Project manager New Product Introductions – Intraocular Lenses (IOL)

Description

The role is with the Vision group at the company's Groningen site, which develops, improves and manufactures surgical eye products, mainly intraocular lenses, with research, development and manufacturing teams working side by side.

The Vision group's products support eye care from childhood through to the aging eye.

You will take a new lens project from first concept and feasibility checks through design, industrialization, regulatory approval and launch.

You will lead virtual, cross-functional teams and act as the central link between R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, supply chain, clinical, marketing and external partners.

You will work regularly with stakeholders, including teams in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end NPI projects for intraocular lenses, covering plans, schedules, budgets and resourcing.
• Direct cross-functional teams that work across several time zones.
• Make sure Design Control, Risk Management and Change Management requirements are fully met.
• Create, keep current and get approval for project documents across the whole development lifecycle.
• Keep work aligned with GMP, QSR, ISO 13485 and internal procedures.
• Support regulatory submissions together with Regulatory Affairs and Quality.
• Keep global stakeholders informed through regular contact with teams in the EU, US and APAC.
• Manage governance, escalations and decisions within a matrix organization.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, life sciences, physics, optics or a related technical field.
• 5-10 years of project management experience in a regulated, technology-driven setting.
• A track record running medical device NPI projects; experience with implantable or ophthalmic products is preferable.
• A proven record leading global, virtual teams across multiple time zones.
• A solid grasp of project management, Design Control and Risk Management principles.
• Working knowledge of GMP, QSR, ISO 13485 and medical device development processes.
• Strong skills in MS Project and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for planning, reporting and stakeholder communication.
• Experience with project management tools and structured reporting methods.
• Fluent English. Dutch language skills are an advantage.
• Preferred skills, which are optional: Agility Jumps, Business Alignment, Coaching, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Process Control, Process Improvements, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Reporting, Project Schedule, Quality Control (QC), Research and Development, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility.

Conditions

Work 100% on site in Groningen, the Netherlands.

Occasional international travel is required.

Annual base pay ranges from €68,600 to €119,600 and includes an 8% holiday allowance.

Decisions are made with respect for each person's diversity, dignity and merit.

Benefits

• An annual bonus with a target percentage of pay that depends on pay grade and location, based on company and individual performance in the previous calendar year, or sales commissions where applicable.
• Vacation days, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave and volunteer leave.
• Well-being reimbursement and programs for financial, physical and mental health.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards.
• Insurance plans, subject to each plan's terms; in some locations, eligible dependents can take part too.
• Benefits and amounts may vary by location and can change; this information is for guidance only.