R&D Project Manager (Irvine)

R&D Project Manager

We are seeking an R&D Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience managing R&D projects, working with cross-functional teams, using global frameworks, managing stakeholders, and presenting regular status updates.

As the R&D Project Manager in our Bracing Division, you will be responsible for guiding multidisciplinary teams in the development and improvement of bracing medical devices. Your primary focus will be on new product development (NPD) and ongoing process and product improvements.

You will work closely with cross-functional partners located across multiple time zonesincluding engineering, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, marketing, and clinical affairsto ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities include :

• Leading and managing medical device R&D projects from concept through commercialization, applying best practices in project management, product development, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinating project teams across global locations, respecting time zone differences and ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Using global frameworks and methodologies to manage projects.
• Developing project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations in alignment with business goals.
• Facilitating cross-functional meetings to drive project progress, resolve issues, and maintain accountability.
• Monitoring project performance using established metrics and KPIs; identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies proactively.
• Supporting regulatory submissions and product documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant medical device standards and regulations (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485).
• Championing continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, cost reduction, and product enhancements.
• Maintaining clear and thorough records of project activities, decisions, and changes.
• Communicating project status, milestones, and deliverables to internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Participating in technical reviews, design verification and validation activities, and risk management analysis.
• Coordinating with manufacturing and supply chain teams to support product launch and scale-up.
• Adhering to Company's safety rules.
• Adhering to Company Values Honesty Frugality - Courage.
• Performing other duties as requested.
• Exercising good use of company funds and property within the set guidelines. Maintaining an honest and professional attitude as the company's representative always.
• Contributing to a safe working environment by maintaining own workspace and reporting any potential hazards. All employees must be aware, have knowledge and shall have received general training in Quality requirements of ssur. Training takes place in the Onboarding process and in New Employee Orientation. More specific Quality training is job specific.
• All training related to the quality management system is done in accordance to the Training Management Process (PR-00042).

Qualifications include :

Preferred :

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $80,061 - $98,887 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

ssur is a leading global provider of prosthetics and bracing and supports solutions.