Project Manager - Medical Devices

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to lead cross-functional projects within the Medical Device and/or pharmaceutical industry. Accountable for building and owning the overall strategy for roll out of new products within the Thailand operations, managing the new product development portfolio pipeline to achieve growth targets, and acting as Single Point of Contact for end-to-end internalization and roll out of new products into the Thailand factory and subsequent launch in various markets globally. Onsite role.

Responsibilities

• Strategizes and puts together a product development roadmap, translating customer requirements into an actionable roadmap for the site team.
• Lead end-to-end project management activities from initiation to closure.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Be the main contact for Central project managers for strategic decision-making and coordinate with headquarters in France and other international stakeholders to gather and clarify requirements.
• Evaluate new product ideas, provide strategic inputs, and negotiate product formulations and attribute changes within product COGS during development and launch.
• Drive project management in alignment to ISO 13485 Design & Development process in collaboration with the local Quality Assurance & Regulatory department and with support from site functions (Production & Engineering, Purchase, HR, Finance, Supply Chain & Logistics) and Global Functions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (QA, RA, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, ISO 13485, FDA, EU MDR as applicable).
• Identify and manage project risks and mitigation plans; monitor project progress and report to senior management.
• Support validation, process improvements, and system upgrades when required; ensure proper documentation according to quality and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate economic performance of new products in coordination with project teams and engage with brand managers and marketing leads to support development of claims and other requirements.
• Oversight of the Design & Development Department to ensure timely completion of projects and drive strategy and performance management within the function.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum 10–12 years of project management experience in Medical Device (preferred) or pharmaceutical industry or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), change control, and quality systems is preferred.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; very good command of English, French is a plus.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

This is an opportunity to work in a global French company with presence in 60 countries, ongoing innovations and major investments in research & development, production and clinical research. The company employs around 3,400 people across 22 countries, with 10 factories worldwide plus contract manufacturing partners.