Project Manager

Job summary

Lead cross-functional medical device projects from R&D development through design and manufacturing transfer. Manage project plans, budgets, and schedules while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards like ISO 13485 and FDA requirements.

Job details

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager Location: Canada (remote) or Ottawa, ON (hybrid), Eastern and Central time zones preferred Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Travel: Occasional, minimal Position Summary Genomadix is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional projects across the organization. This role will manage R&D development programs and manufacturing transfers and will also support broader company initiatives spanning multiple functions. The level of the role will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience. Key Responsibilities Lead medical device projects from R&D development through design transfer and manufacturing transfer. Plan and execute manufacturing transfers in coordination 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 functions including 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 that require early-morning meetings. Identify risks and dependencies early, and drive mitigation and escalation. Ensure project work complies with applicable regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, Health Canada, IVDR). Communicate progress, issues, and decisions clearly to team members and leadership. Required Qualifications 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 (e.g., 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 Qualifications In vitro diagnostics (IVD) experience; pharmacogenetics or molecular diagnostics a strong asset. PMP or equivalent project management certification. Experience working with contract manufacturers. Familiarity with FDA 510(k)/De Novo, Health Canada medical device licensing, or IVDR. Experience working in a small or growing company.

What you’ll do

Lead cross-functional medical device projects from R&D development through design and manufacturing transfer. Manage project plans, budgets, and schedules while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards like ISO 13485 and FDA requirements.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 5 years of project management experience within a medical device PMO environment. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Agile · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Medical Device Development
• Manufacturing Transfer
• R&D
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Design Controls
• Quality Management Systems
• ISO 13485
• FDA 21 CFR Part 820
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• MS Project
• Smartsheet
• Agile
• Waterfall
• Regulatory Compliance
• In Vitro Diagnostics
• Pharmacogenetics
• Customer Success Management
• Supply Chain
• Waterfall Methodology
• Project Management Certification
• Medical Devices
• Title 21 Of The Code Of Federal Regulations
• Agile Methodology
• Change Control
• Communication
• Finance
• Leadership
• ISO 13485 Standard
• Life Sciences
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Molecular Diagnostics
• New Product Development
• Operations
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Timelines
• Coordinating
• Mitigation

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Science & Research
• Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists