Technical Project Manager

At Eakin Healthcare we put our patient at the heart of everything we do.

Fifty years ago, it all started with one man’s mission: pharmacist, Tom George Eakin. He saw his patients struggling with leaking urostomy pouches and decided enough was enough. He got to work and formulated what would become the game-changing, eakin Cohesive® seal.

Fast forward to today, and we’re still keeping it in the family. We’ve grown a lot since then, both organically and through acquisitions. We now have a team of over 700 colleagues across three manufacturing sites and 12 sales and distribution centres. We’re making a difference in three therapeutic areas:

• Ostomy
• Respiratory
• Surgical

We’re proud to export our innovative products to over 60 countries through a network of 40 distributors plus our own offices in Japan, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium and Luxemburg.

We’re good at what we do – come and join us and you can benefit from:

• Blended Working
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28)
• Option to buy holiday days
• Wellbeing Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free Parking

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director of Development this is an exciting opportunity to build a key position within the R&D team. Central to the role will be delivery of core strategic and product development programmes that deliver the foundations to enable business growth, whilst exceeding customer expectations. The successful applicant will be required to plan and execute those programmes, with accountability for overall governance and reporting to senior leadership teams.

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in adherence to quality standards.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
• Foster collaboration among departments, including R&D, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, manufacturing, and therapeutic commercial teams, to optimize project outcomes.
• Alongside project technical leads, serve as the main contact between stakeholders, providing regular project updates to Project Sponsors, Senior Management and C-Suite as required.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and drive solutions to maintain project momentum. Identify risks and coordinate mitigation strategies as well as conducting regular project risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations, such as MDR, FDA and ISO13485, as required throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and implement best practices in project management.

Other

• To adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.
• To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the company’s’ Health and Safety policy.
• To adhere to the company’s Quality policy and Environmental policy.
• To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required.

KEY SKILLS

Essential 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences.
• Experience working within a project team within the medical device industry.
• Knowledge of medical device Product development processes and regulations, including FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and EU MDR.
• Ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable 

• Evidence of successfully leading large-scale, complex Medical Device Development projects from initiation to commercialization
• Proficiency in project management tools and software

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

This role interacts across all of Eakin Healthcare and will have an influencing role with the following:

Internal

• Clinical and Regulatory, Innovation, Development
• Commercial
• Operations to include Manufacturing, Facilities and Procurement
• Finance

External

Manage the outputs from:

• Key suppliers of equipment and components.
• Contractors and specialists such as Design houses & IT system suppliers.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Able to travel frequently between our various locations and occasional international travel.

COMPETENCIES

Balances Stakeholders
Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Action Oriented
Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Resourcefulness
Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

Plans and Aligns
Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Ensures Accountability
Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Collaborates
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Communicates Effectively
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Instills Trust
Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.