Project Manager

Overview

Waters Reagent Kitting buisness provides key IVD and RUO medical devices to our customers. We are looking for a Project Manager to deliver key initiatives to improve our Manufacturing products and processes.

This is as exciting opportunity to join a fast growing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from concept to implementation on time and within budget for new and existing products and processes.

• Own and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Change Controls for the Reagent Kitting Department, ensuring timely implementation and compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

• Lead Continuous Improvement projects aimed at reducing Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) through material optimisation, process improvements, and productivity enhancements.

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to deliver projects and support strategic revenue-generating opportunities.

• Manage projects via Waterfall or Agile methodologies, provide Gantt charts, project timelines and action owners to ensure successful completion.

• Perform additional tasks as directed.

• Ensure all experimental data, validation documentation, and quality records are accurately maintained and completed in accordance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.

• Lead or support investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions as required, initiating and implementing appropriate controlled changes to ensure effective resolution.

• Conduct all project activities in accordance with appropriate standards (21CFR820, ISO9001, ISO13485, GMP).

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and resource requirements to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Education:

• BSc. or higher in chemistry or relevant science discipline.

• Formal Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) or equivalent project delivery experience.

• Experience:

• Experience in IVD, clinical diagnostics, laboratory systems, or life sciences preferred.

• Experience working in an R&D environment (pharmaceutical or medical device) would be advantageous.

• Experience managing stakeholders across multiple functional groups and levels within an organisation.

• Demonstrated experience in structured project planning, execution, and delivery.

• Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Proven report writing and presentation skills.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Good time management and attention to detail.

• Travel (If Applicable):

• N/A

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.