Senior Project Manager

Bio-Techne

. Lead multiple complex New Product Introduction (NPI), sustaining engineering, and strategic initiatives across the ASD portfolio, primarily Simple Western and Biologics .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $91,700 - $150,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives and managing cross-functional teams in the life sciences sector. Proficient in project management, risk mitigation, and utilizing data analytics tools for effective decision-making and communication.

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New Product Introduction (NPI) ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipProject Management in Life SciencesRegulatory Compliance ExperienceData Analytics and Visualization

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementTechnical Project ManagementProduct Lifecycle ManagementMicrofluidicsAssay DevelopmentVerification and ValidationManufacturing TransferDesign ReviewsAnalytical Instrumentation

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityProblem-SolvingExecutive CommunicationFacilitation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Power BIJiraSmartsheetData Analytics ToolsAI-Enabled Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 9001ISO 13485GMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesBiotechnologyMedical DevicesAnalytical InstrumentationQuality Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple complex New Product Introduction (NPI), sustaining engineering, and strategic initiatives across the ASD portfolio, primarily Simple Western and Biologics
Drive cross-functional teams through product development, verification, validation, manufacturing transfer, launch, and post-launch activities
Develop integrated project plans, critical paths, resource forecasts, and dependency management across hardware, software, consumable, reagent, and manufacturing workstreams
Identify, communicate, and mitigate technical, schedule, supply chain, quality, and commercialization risks
Facilitate phase-gate reviews, design reviews, executive reviews, and portfolio governance activities
Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to achieve project objectives
Provide concise executive-level communication on project status, risks, mitigation plans, and decisions required
Use data analytics and AI-enabled tools to improve execution, forecasting, reporting, and portfolio visibility
Develop portfolio dashboards and metrics using Power BI, Jira, Smartsheet, or other platforms
Drive resolution of complex technical and organizational challenges through influence and cross-functional collaboration
Coach project managers and contribute to continuous improvement of PMO processes, tools, and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline
8+ years of technical project or program management experience in life sciences, biotechnology, medical devices, analytical instrumentation, or a related industry
Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent NPI programs and leading cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle
Experience collaborating with mechanical, electrical, software, systems, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and supply chain functions
Experience presenting project status, risks, trade-offs, and recommendations to senior and executive leadership
Experience working in a regulated quality environment, such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, GMP, or comparable product development controls
Experience leading life science instrument or analytical instrument launches
Experience with microfluidics, fluidics, cartridges, consumables, capillary electrophoresis, protein characterization, assay development, or hardware-intensive products
Experience with design reviews, systems engineering, verification and validation, manufacturing transfer, pilot builds, and production scale-up
Strong technical aptitude and ability to engage engineering teams in detailed product-development discussions
Exceptional critical-path, dependency, risk, resource, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders without direct authority
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-visualization capabilities
Ability to translate complex technical information into clear business recommendations and decisions
Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and executive presentation skills
Demonstrated success leading through ambiguity, competing priorities, and resource constraints in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently while maintaining strong alignment across distributed teams and sites
Must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield insurance benefits starting on day one
401k plans
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Health Saving Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care FSA
Mentorship
Promotional opportunities
Training and development
Tuition reimbursement
Internship programs
Employee resource groups
Volunteer paid time off
Employee events
Charity drives
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Culture of empowerment and innovation