Project Manager

. Lead medical device projects from R&D development through design transfer and manufacturing transfer .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$90,000 - CA$120,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

PMP

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead medical device projects from R&D development through design transfer and manufacturing transfer
Plan and execute manufacturing transfers with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Regulatory
Partner with R&D to manage development timelines, milestones, and phase-gate reviews
Manage company-wide projects across Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, Customer Success, and Finance
Build and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reports
Coordinate with external partners and suppliers, including Asia-based projects requiring early-morning meetings
Identify risks and dependencies early and drive mitigation and escalation
Ensure project work complies with applicable regulations and standards, including ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, Health Canada, and IVDR
Communicate progress, issues, and decisions to team members and leadership

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of project management experience within a medical device PMO environment
Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing transfers and R&D product development
Experience managing cross-functional projects across a variety of business functions
Working knowledge of design controls, change control, and quality management systems
Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies, including MS Project, Smartsheet, Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid
Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field
Available for regular early-morning meetings to support Asia-based projects
Able to travel occasionally
Preferred: In vitro diagnostics (IVD) experience; pharmacogenetics or molecular diagnostics experience
Preferred: PMP or equivalent project management certification
Preferred: Experience working with contract manufacturers
Preferred: Familiarity with FDA 510(k)/De Novo, Health Canada medical device licensing, or IVDR
Preferred: Experience working in a small or growing company

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