About Us: Founded in 1996,
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.
Title: Project Manager
Location: North Barrington, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits Summary: including medical (BCBS) and dental coverage
company-paid vision and life insurance
short- and long-term disability
HSA-eligible plans
401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan
18 days of PTO
TeleDoc access
identity protection
tuition reimbursement
voluntary life insurance
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
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.
