Mativ · 16 hours ago
R&D Project Manager I
Dallas, TX
Contract
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expMativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Project Manager, New Product Development will manage market- and customer-based projects from initiation to customer launch, working cross-functionally to ensure project success and compliance with regulatory standards.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Develop, communicate, and execute project plans that describe the Mativ design strategy to take a market or customer idea concept or process/material improvement from the feasibility phase to commercialization, transforming the idea into a commercially viable, financially attractive product for customers
Set project scope and objectives. Define and monitor tasks, milestones, and risks throughout the project. Manage stage-gate processes using appropriate systems and software
Lead cross-functional teams to execute project deliverables, meeting required timelines while communicating changes in scope and/or timing to all appropriate functions
Lead client engagement relationship and communication for projects
Identify, log, analyze, and manage potential and actual issues and risks, taking corrective action by tackling day-to-day problems head-on
Manage relationships between R&D and production; work with teams to scale up final design from the lab to a product that can be reliably manufactured with a validated production process
When applicable, manage internal process improvement projects, including but not limited to raw material qualification and production process improvements
Support continuous improvement initiatives in all aspects of delivering projects
Act as the technical liaison with manufacturing, assisting with production challenges, manufacturing process design, and process upgrades
Ensure compliance with FDA and EU regulatory standards for drug products, OTC products, and medical devices
Work with third-party testing labs on raw material, safety, and finished goods testing
Provide support to the commercial team in communicating with customers
Qualification
Required
BS degree in an engineering or science discipline
Project management skills: setting and monitoring scope, actions and timelines, risk identification and mitigation
Experience using Microsoft Office products required
Must be able to read/write professionally in the English language
Strong leadership skills to effectively work with all team members
Preferred
PMP or similar project management experience and/or certification, especially experience managing technical projects
0-5 years of experience in OTC, drug products, pharmaceutical products and/or medical devices (or a combination of any)
Experience with FDA 10993, 510(k), OTC monographed products; ISO 9001, ISO 13485; and/or EU MDR process
Experience in a contract manufacturing environment
Experience with Monday.com, MS Office, Asana, or other project management software
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
401(k) savings plan with company match
Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance
Company
Mativ
Mativ provides critical components and engineered solutions to businesses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2024-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-07-06IPO
Leadership Team
Shruti Singhal
President and CEO
Mark W Johnson
Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
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