Permanent: Technical Project Manager
Location: Cambridge
Hybrid
Competitive Salary: £75,000 - £95,000
Are you ready to lead the development of cutting-edge medical device technology that transforms lives? We are seeking an experienced Principal Technical Project Manager to take on a senior-level role focused on driving complex, high-risk projects working across multidisciplinary teams. You will need a comprehensive technical understanding of the product, ensuring you can effectively oversee development, from conception to manufacture.
In this role, you will oversee the full product lifecycle from concept to launch ensuring our devices meet the highest safety and compliance standards, including adherence to ISO 13485 and other key regulatory requirements. With significant expertise in medical device project leadership, you'll combine technical and managerial oversight with the opportunity to take on principal-level responsibilities, including guiding and mentoring other project managers within the team.
Experience working with ISO standards, as well as mechanical, electronic, and medical devices, is essential. A background in delivering large-scale projects, and business development is highly desirable. You'll work on high-impact initiatives, managing diverse stakeholders and tackling challenges that stretch your technical and leadership capabilities.
This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of a specific medical device area who also has the versatility to lead broader, more complex projects.
Main duties / key responsibilities: Lead project teams within the medical device and life sciences sectors, driving projects to meet client and company objectives efficiently and effectively. Manage project budgets, scope, and quality to ensure timely delivery within agreed parameters while adhering to established standards. Create detailed project plans, develop cost estimates, and prepare proposals in collaboration with colleagues, subject matter experts, and the sales team. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering trust and maintaining strong, long-term professional relationships. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, particularly junior staff, to support their professional development in project management. Participate in business development activities by networking, representing the organization, and contributing to or taking the lead on new project proposals. Essential Qualifications and Experience: A technical degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, product design, physics, or a closely related field—or equivalent professional experience. Proven track record in leading the design and development of medical devices, overseeing projects from initial concept through to production in manufacturing or consultancy environments. Significant experience with healthcare and medical products, including working within ISO 13485 frameworks or equivalent FDA regulatory standards. In-depth understanding and application of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, and IEC 62366. Expertise in transferring devices to manufacturing, including industrialization using high-speed automated assembly processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr