Project Manager- MedTech
Project Manager - MedTech Migration Project (MDD → MDR)
Location: Germany (Flexible / Hybrid)
Start Date: ASAP (within 2 weeks)
Contract Type: Freelance / Interim (6 months)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project / Program Manager to lead the Physical Migration workstream within a global MDD to MDR transition program.
This role is critical to ensuring uninterrupted product supply and a seamless transition across manufacturing, supply chain, and regulatory interfaces.
The ideal candidate will bring strong cross-functional leadership, deep operational understanding, and the ability to drive complex transformation initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Objectives
- Lead the end-to-end Physical Migration workstream within the MDD → MDR transition
- Ensure execution across manufacturing, suppliers, logistics, and demand planning
- Drive the transition from MDD to MDR production across all manufacturing sites
- Ensure continuous product supply to Asia, MEA, and LATAM regions during re-registration through an effective bridging stock strategy
- Actively manage inventory build-up and reduction, minimizing obsolete MDD stock and financial impact
- Coordinate cross-functional activities, aligning on priorities, milestones, risks, and dependencies
- Serve as the central interface for regional and global stakeholders (Regulatory, Technical Documentation, Supply Chain)
- Deliver transparent reporting and governance, including SLT updates, risk escalation, and decision support
- Maintain a stable and scalable global supply chain setup throughout the transition
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven Project / Program Management experience with ownership of complex, cross-functional workstreams
- Strong understanding of global manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics operations
- Experience leading production or operational transitions (e.g., regulatory changes, site transfers, product changes)
Demonstrated ability to:
Coordinate multi-functional and international stakeholders
Structure complex topics and drive them through execution
Proactively manage risks and deliver to tight timelines
Experience working across Supply Chain, Production, IT, and Regulatory functions
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including senior leadership interaction
Experience managing inventory strategies (e.g., bridging stock, lifecycle transitions) is highly desirable
Familiarity with medical device regulations (MDR/MDD) is a strong advantage
Fluent in English and German
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