Project Manager, Global R&D Execution Excellence

Requisition ID:  33961  

 

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, Global R&D Execution Excellence

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

The Project Manager manages the execution of small to medium sized medical device development workstreams and projects, through coordination of timelines, resources, and deliverables. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who, under supervision, 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 learning and utilization of project management best practices. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Support the execution of 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.
• Support effective governance structures, including team meetings, stage gate reviews, and executive updates that enable timely decision-making.
• Identify and address execution risks, developing mitigation strategies in collaboration with technical and engineering leadership.
• Track meaningful project execution metrics that drive accountability and enable data-driven decisions throughout the development lifecycle.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance execution efficiency and quality.
• Provide project management support to 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 3 years of experience in engineering product development and lifecycle management or related technical field.
• Experience successfully leading technical initiatives in collaborative environments.

Skills

• Ability, under supervision, to manage the project lifecycle from initiation to close on small to medium sized technical initiatives.
• Creates and executes project plans that integrate diverse technical and functional requirements
• Familiar with product device development and lifecycle processes
• Proactively identifies execution risks and facilitates mitigation plans that preserve development objectives.
• Familiarity the use of project management principles, tools, and methodologies
• Collaborates effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Functional knowledge with project management scheduling and lifecycle tools (e.g. Microsoft Project) desired

 

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