Project Manager - R&D

Project Manager – R&D

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership:

• Lead end-to-end execution of Bigtec’s most critical R&D projects, including complex, multi-phase IVD product developments.
• Serve as the central point of accountability for project planning, execution, risk management, and delivery.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Drive alignment across hardware, software, assay, quality, regulatory, clinical, and manufacturing teams.
• Facilitate effective decision-making, issue resolution, and cross-departmental collaboration.

Strategic Planning & Oversight:

• Define project scope, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with leadership and functional heads.
• Develop and maintain detailed program roadmaps and dashboards for executive reporting.

Risk & Resource Management:

• Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and compliance risks proactively.
• Monitor resource utilization and support strategic allocation to balance priorities across the portfolio.

Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure all projects follow ISO 13485 and relevant regulatory and QMS requirements.
• Drive robust documentation, design control processes, and phase-gate reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Science discipline is required.
• 5 to 10 years of experience with at least

  3 years in medical device, biotechnology or IVD product development

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• Demonstrated success in leading full lifecycle development of regulated medical products, preferably point-of-care or diagnostics devices.
• Familiarity with design controls, ISO 13485, and risk management (ISO 14971). PMP or equivalent certification preferred

This is Full time 5 days a week onsite role at Rajajinagar, Bangalore.