Project manager New Product Introductions – Intraocular Lenses (IOL)

We are seeking top talent for the role of Project Manager, New Product Introduction – Intraocular Lenses (IOL).

Purpose: The Project Manager, New Product Introduction – Intraocular Lenses (IOL), will be responsible for the end-to-end management of new intraocular lens development projects, from early concept and feasibility through design, industrialization, regulatory approval, and market introduction.

This role provides leadership to virtual, cross-functional project teams and requires frequent collaboration with stakeholders, including teams in the United States. The Project Manager acts as the central integrator across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply chain Operations, Clinical, Marketing, and external partners to ensure the successful delivery of complex medical device programs.

You will be responsible for:

• Own and drive end-to-end NPI projects for intraocular lenses, including project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource planning.
• Lead virtual, cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.
• Ensure full compliance with Design Control, Risk Management, and Change Management requirements.
• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and approval of project documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, QSR, ISO 13485, and applicable internal procedures.
• Support regulatory submission activities in close collaboration with Regulatory Affairs and Quality.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with global stakeholders, including regular interaction with teams based in the EU, US, and APAC.
• Facilitate effective governance, escalation, and decision-making within a matrix organization.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Physics, Optics, or a related technical discipline.
• 5 – 10 years of relevant project management experience in a regulated, technology-driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing medical device NPI projects, preferably involving implantable or ophthalmic products.
• Proven ability to lead global, virtual project teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong knowledge of project management, Design Control, and Risk Management principles.
• Working knowledge of GMP, QSR, ISO 13485, and medical device development processes.
• High proficiency in MS Project and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, for project planning, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience with project management tools and structured reporting methodologies.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are an advantage.
• Availability to work 100% on site in Groningen, the Netherlands, with occasional international travel.

Preferred Skills:

Agility Jumps, Business Alignment, Coaching, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Process Control, Process Improvements, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Reporting, Project Schedule, Quality Control (QC), Research and Development, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility