Project Manager Staff, Global R&D Execution

Requisition ID:  33962  

 

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

 

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

 

 

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

JOB TITLE: Project Manager Staff, Global R&D Execution Excellence

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

The Project Manager Staff orchestrates the execution of small to medium sized, complex medical device development projects, through coordination of timelines, resources, and deliverables. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can synchronize diverse workstreams while supporting the strategic vision established by technical leadership. Join our team to make a meaningful impact on patient care through exceptional organizational capabilities and continuous utilization and improvement of project management best practices. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Orchestrate complex medical device product development initiatives, ensuring performance to schedule, scope, budget, and quality metrics.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans that capture dependencies, milestones, and resource needs across functional areas.
• Facilitate effective governance structures, including team meetings, stage gate reviews, and executive updates that enable timely decision-making.
• Anticipate and address execution risks, developing mitigation strategies in collaboration with technical and engineering leadership.
• Implement and track meaningful project execution metrics that drive accountability and enable data-driven decisions throughout the development lifecycle.

• Participate and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance execution efficiency and quality.
• Provide project management support to both technical teams and project contributors.
• Ensure adherence to medical device regulations and quality standards throughout the development lifecycle.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

 

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering product development and lifecycle management or related technical field.
• Track record of successfully coordinating technical initiatives in collaborative environments.
• Experience in highly regulated industry preferred, medical device development desired

Skills

• Ability to manage the project lifecycle from initiation to close on small to medium sized projects.
• Creates and executes comprehensive project plans that integrate diverse technical and functional requirements
• Possesses understanding of product device development and lifecycle processes
• Proactively identifies execution risks and develops mitigation plans that preserve development objectives.
• High adept at the use of project management principles, tools, and methodologies with the ability to adapt them to specific initiative needs.
• Executes project management processes that enhance organizational execution capabilities.
• Collaborates effectively with stakeholders across functions,