Project Manager

Meridian Bioscience, Inc. is hiring a Project Manager to lead cross-functional development of in vitro diagnostic assays and instrument systems from concept through launch. The role oversees project planning and execution, including design control compliance, schedules, risks, resources, budgets, and coordination across internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with R&D, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Clinical Affairs, Finance, and Marketing and others to define project scope, goals and deliverables as well as successfully manage projects
• Develops accurate, achievable project plans and timeline, consistently communicating the plans with team members and the leadership team
• Drives team ownership and commitment to project plans and recommends changes when necessary to meet project outputs
• Tracks and communicates project performance, specifically to analyze successful completion of short- and long-term goals
• Ensures on-time completion of tasks as required by the project and/or company procedures
• Facilitates cross-functional project team meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or business administration or related field required
• At least 5 years of project management experience leading cross-functional product development projects
• Direct experience managing FDA-regulated medical device product development projects
• Working knowledge of medical device design control requirements and product development processes, including design planning, design reviews, risk
• Demonstrated Project Management skills with proven record of practical project management experience
• Demonstrate successful management of product(s) from concept to launch
• Must have the ability to perform critical path identification
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Must be a self-starter, detail oriented and able to prioritize and balance workloads and timelines and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with peers and colleagues in a cross functional setting
• Must be well organized and have the ability to meet strict deadlines and perform under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written and oral communication skills
• advanced degree preferred
• Preferred: Experience with in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products, including assay and/or diagnostic instrument development
• Preferred: Experience working within Quality Management Systems compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and applicable medical device regulations
• Preferred: Project management qualification (PMP) or equivalent
• preferably in the diagnostic or related biotechnical field
• Basic understanding of device development, engineering, and manufacturing activities is a plus