Project Manager

Overview

Waters Reagent Kitting buisness provides key IVD and RUO medical devices to our customers. We are looking for a Project Manager to deliver key initiatives to improve our Manufacturing products and processes.This is as exciting opportunity to join a fast growing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from concept to implementation on time and within budget for new and existing products and processes.
• Own and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Change Controls for the Reagent Kitting Department, ensuring timely implementation and compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects aimed at reducing Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) through material optimisation, process improvements, and productivity enhancements.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to deliver projects and support strategic revenue-generating opportunities.
• Manage projects via Waterfall or Agile methodologies, provide Gantt charts, project timelines and action owners to ensure successful completion.
• Perform additional tasks as directed.
• Ensure all experimental data, validation documentation, and quality records are accurately maintained and completed in accordance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
• Lead or support investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions as required, initiating and implementing appropriate controlled changes to ensure effective resolution.
• Conduct all project activities in accordance with appropriate standards (21CFR820, ISO9001, ISO13485, GMP).
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and resource requirements to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

Education:

• BSc. or higher in chemistry or relevant science discipline.
• Formal Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) or equivalent project delivery experience.

 Experience:

• Experience in IVD, clinical diagnostics, laboratory systems, or life sciences preferred.
• Experience working in an R&D environment (pharmaceutical or medical device) would be advantageous.
• Experience managing stakeholders across multiple functional groups and levels within an organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in structured project planning, execution, and delivery.

 Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proven report writing and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good time management and attention to detail.

 

Travel (If Applicable):

N/A