PROJECT MANAGER RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (Design), Cellpath, Newtown

Written By Jonathan Richards

PROJECT MANAGER RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (Design)

Are you an innovative Project Manager with a passion for product design and development in a regulated environment? Do you enjoy leading projects from concept through to market launch? We’re looking for a talented R&D Project Manager to join our growing team and play a key role in developing next-generation products for global markets.

Job Purpose & Objectives:

Project Leadership & Management

  • Plan, lead, and deliver R&D projects using structured project management tools.

  • Define project scope, team objectives, and timelines.

  • Maintain project communication, reporting progress to senior stakeholders.

  • Conduct project close-outs, including lessons learned reviews.

Product Design & Development

  • Lead product design activities using 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Solid Edge, etc.).

  • Oversee prototyping via 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques.

  • Develop product specifications and concepts in collaboration with R&D and Product Managers.

  • Support design for injection moulded products, IVD and non-IVD products.

Testing, Validation & Compliance

·        Develop and support V&V (Verification & Validation) plans.

·        Assist in executing V&V studies for new and modified products.

·        Ensure design processes meet ISO13485:2016 and other regulatory standards.

·        Implement Toll Gate design processes for development lifecycle control.

Cross-Functional & Customer Support

·        Collaborate with Operations Team on design changes, cost reduction, and process improvement.

·        Assist in quality and regulatory activities, including technical file updates and international product registrations.

·        Provide product application support to UK and international customers.

·        Support commercial training pre-product launch.

Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

·        Engage in product and process improvement initiatives.

·        Participate in risk assessments (e.g. FMEA) to pre-empt potential failures.

·        Support root cause analysis and resolution of customer complaints.

Engineering & Supplier Engagement

·        Work with suppliers on process design improvements.

·        Ensure required process validations are completed per standards and internal procedures.

·        Contribute to cost-effective and efficient manufacturing strategies.

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Preferably bachelor’s degree of further qualification in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Engineering or related discipline.

  • Experience in managing new product development and/or sustaining quality projects.

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment, manage complex projects and work with cross functional teams.

  • Working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements (to include but not exclusively COSHH, Manual Handling & Working Environment).

Preferable (But not essential)

  • 3-5 years of research and design experience in an engineering, medical device or pharmaceutical environment.

  • Knowledge of Toll Gate design control in highly regulated development and manufacturing environments.

  • Knowledge of ISO13485:2016, Medical Device regulations, guidance documents.

  • Knowledge of problem-solving techniques and risk management

  • Knowledge of LEAN techniques.

  • Knowledge of Quality Tools and Techniques including Pareto, control charts etc.

Skills and Behaviours

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Effective project management skills to enable prioritisation of tasks and on time completion of project

  • Experience of working effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

  • Ability to motivate yourself and others.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Proficiency in the use of MS Office packages: Word, Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

  • Experience in reporting and presenting information across all levels of management.

This list is not exhaustive and subject to business needs you may be required to undertake further duties commensurate with the role.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your covering letter and CV outlining your skillset in line with the requirements above to Dr Neil Haine, Global Vice President, Research & Development on neil.haine@cellpath.com

Closing Date: 16 October 2025

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