Research And Development Project Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Title: Project Manager

Location: North Barrington, IL

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Founded in 1996, Medical Murray is a privately owned medical device company specializing in the development, testing, and manufacturing of finished devices, components, and subassemblies. We partner with clients ranging from innovative startups to the world’s largest OEMs. Our expertise includes permanent implants, delivery systems, and complex catheters for vascular, gastrointestinal, urologic, and other interventional markets.

Our core values and principles guide our work, our relationships, and our commitment to improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Benefits Summary

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical (BCBS) and dental coverage, company-paid vision and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA-eligible plans, a 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan, 18 days of PTO, TeleDoc access, identity protection, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance, and paid time off for community volunteering.

Overview

We are seeking a driven and organized R&D Project Manager to join our Research & Development Engineering team. In this role, you will lead cross-functional collaborators, manage project timelines and resources, and serve as a key liaison between customers, engineering teams, and leadership to ensure successful execution of complex medical device development projects. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and problem-solver with experience managing technical development projects in a regulated environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead disposable medical device development projects from concept through production and commercialization
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and Design & Development Plans
• Coordinate project activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other internal departments
• Serve as the primary customer contact for project status updates, timelines, risks, and issue resolution
• Manage project scope, deliverables, and timelines to ensure successful project execution
• Support quotation and project planning activities in collaboration with Business Development
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, and resources to meet project milestones
• Collaborate with outside vendors for sourcing materials, components, and specialized processing
• Monitor project progress and proactively communicate schedule changes or risks to stakeholders
• Ensure projects are executed in compliance with FDA, ISO, and company quality system requirements
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within project management processes and communicate recommendations to Senior Management
• Contribute to technical and design activities when appropriate to support project success
• Maintain compliance with all applicable SOPs and quality system requirements included in the Training Matrix

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering required; biomedical and/or mechanical preferred
• PMP certification or other project management certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in the medical device industry
• Experience managing projects from concept through commercialization preferred
• 3+ years of project management or project engineering experience highly preferred
• Experience working within FDA and ISO regulated environments preferred

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of disposable medical device design and development
• Experience with materials selection, prototyping, and product development processes
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external customers and vendors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other project management tools/applications
• Strong attention to detail and ability to drive projects to completion

Why Join Us?

• Lead innovative projects that directly impact patient care and outcomes
• Work alongside experienced engineers and industry professionals
• Collaborative and fast-paced development environment
• Opportunity to influence project strategy and process improvements
• Career growth opportunities within a growing medical device organization

If you are a motivated project leader who thrives in a technical, fast-moving environment and enjoys bringing innovative products to life, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Medical Murray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.