R&D Project Manager - Medical Devices

Job Description

The wage range for this position is $90,000 to $140,000. Compensation decisions are dependent on the specific details and circumstances of each candidate such as experience, skills, and education. Therefore, job title and salary range may vary.

Title: R&D Project Manager

Location: North Barrington, IL (Onsite position)

Some relocation assistance may be available

Position Summary:

The R&D Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, overseeing, and leading projects from ideation through completion. This role requires interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, most often managing several moving project parts simultaneously. The Project Manager is responsible to plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep stakeholders informed the entire way.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible to follow all applicable Medical Murray SOP’s included in the Training Matrix.

Manage projects for disposable medical devices from concept to production.

Communicate to the customer any issues and the status of the project.

Prepare and support product development and quality planning (project schedule, resources, budgets, Design and Development Plan, etc.)

Participate in the quotation process for projects.

Plan the project management approach for each project with the best interests of the customer and the success of Medical Murray in mind.

Coordinate timing and resources between departments for personnel and equipment

Identify resource needs for each project and communicate plans for Senior Management

Provide customers with up-to-date schedule information and communicate changes immediately

Collaborate with outside vendors on the sourcing of catheter materials, components, and processing.

Drive the completion of project deliverables, monitor scope, and timelines, and communicate to Business Development to ensure project work content is properly quoted and executed.

Contribute to technical and design efforts when time allows and where expertise and skills improve project success.

Identify opportunities for improvement of the project management team and communicate needs to Senior Management

Minimum Qualifications:

BS or MS in Engineering is required

PMP or other certificated preferred

3+ years experience in engineering for medical devices

Experience with concept to commercialization is preferred

Technical skills must include disposable design and development background, materials knowledge, and prototyping

3+ years of project management or project engineering experience is highly preferred to plan and conduct complex development projects within FDA and ISO regulatory requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential

Excellent computer skills needed include Microsoft Office or equivalent applications

For Your Benefits:

Competitive salary

Billable overtime, or can be taken as additional PTO

Medical Insurance (BCBS): Eligible on the first day of employment

HSA-eligible health insurance

Dental Insurance

Company paid Vision, Life, and Long and Short-Term Disability insurance

TeleDoc program

Identity protection

401k safe harbor retirement plan

18 days of PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off for community outreach and volunteering

About Medical Murray:

Since 1996, Medical Murray has been a privately owned company producing finished medical devices, components, and subassemblies for customers around the world ranging from startups to the largest OEMs. We specialize in the development, testing, and manufacturing of permanent implants, delivery systems, and complex catheters for vascular, gastrointestinal, urologic, and other interventional markets. Our core goals are Integrity First, People Matter, First Class Service, Inspired Innovation, and Community Service. To learn more, please visit us at

Medical Murray is an equal opportunity employer.

Full-time