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Medasource

Project Manager, R&D Orthopedics

Medasource, Warsaw, Indiana, United States, 46580

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Project Manager, R&D Orthopedics (Contract)

Location:

Warsaw, IN; onsite 3 days/week

Engagement:

Long term contractor

Pharmaceutical Recruiter & Premier Delivery Lead at Medasource Role Summary:

The Project Manager will lead the coordination, scheduling, risk management, and cross‑functional alignment of a multi‑year medical device development program. This includes managing two major program schedules in 2026, partnering closely with the DRI, and providing ongoing visibility to senior leadership. The PM will operate fluidly across R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, HEMA, and Clinical organizations to ensure that all activities and deliverables meet stringent global regulatory standards.

Core Responsibilities: Project Management

Own and manage two major project schedules spanning three program waves/pillars.

Drive alignment across a large cross‑functional core team (~20 members).

Serve as the central hub for project communication, issue escalation, and decision‑driving.

Facilitate program meetings, action tracking, and formal risk reviews.

Utilize Smartsheet and “At Risk” tools for schedule analytics and risk‑adjusted planning.

Leadership & Communication

Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, including the:

Head of R&D

President of Joint Recon Marketing & Commercial

Foster an accountable, engaged culture within the project team.

Partner directly with the DRI (Jamie), ensuring full transparency and alignment.

Technical / Engineering Contribution

Apply engineering judgment to interpret requirements and understand cross‑functional interdependencies.

Support technical tasks that fall within the PM’s scope and require an engineering mindset.

Assess cross‑functional risks and the integration of technical deliverables.

Compliance & Regulatory Alignment

Ensure project activities meet global regulatory expectations.

Operate effectively in a highly regulated medical device environment with strict process rigor.

Requirements: Experience

2–5 years of project management experience.

Background managing projects in highly regulated industries.

Medical device experience strongly preferred due to complex regulatory deliverables.

Experience working with cross‑functional teams and coordinating 15–25 stakeholders.

Comfortable presenting during 2–3 monthly leadership forums.

Technical & Industry Skills

Engineering background required (degree preferred but not mandatory).

Ability to understand and interpret technical deliverables.

Proficiency in schedule management, risk management, and cross‑functional orchestration.

Tools

Smartsheet (proficiency expected; easy to learn).

“At Risk” tools for risk‑adjusted schedule modeling.

Soft Skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication, with strong executive presence.

Ability to influence without authority and shape the team’s culture.

Strong personality fit — must collaborate effectively with the DRI and broader team.

Skilled in motivating teams, driving engagement, and addressing performance gaps.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management and Engineering

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research

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