Project Manager - Medical Device Development - #47319

About the company

As a total solution provider of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging, Nipro Europe Group Companies is continuously committed to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. We are part of a large global network headed by Nipro Corporation Japan, an industry-leading healthcare company with over 38,000 employees worldwide. Our European headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium covers a wide geographical reach (Europe, Africa, India, the Americas) and is home to Nipro Medical EMEA, Nipro PharmaPackaging International, and the Institute for Medical Practice (iMEP) Belgium

For Nipro Medical, we are looking for an Project Manager who is experienced, hands-on, and communicative to join us in our R&D team, based in our EMEA headquarters office in Mechelen, Belgium.

About the role

You will take full ownership of complex medical device development projects—from concept to product launch—ensuring timely, compliant, and high-quality delivery. You will act as the key link between engineering, quality, manufacturing, and commercial teams, driving execution and decision-making.

How you will contribute

Project Planning and execution (30%)

• Lead end-to-end development projects from concept to product launch

• Build integrated project plans with clear milestones and deliverables

• Drive execution to meet scope, timeline, and quality objectives

Project governance & performance control (20%)

• Monitor project performance using key milestones and structured reporting

• Lead project reviews and governance meetings

• Ensure compliance with development and quality standards

Resource management (15%)

• Coordinate cross-functional resources across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams

• Identify and escalate resource gaps or constraints

Stakeholder communication (10%)

• Act as the main point of contact for key project stakeholders

• Communicate project progress, risks, and decisions clearly

Risk management (15%)

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks proactively

• Drive mitigation plans and escalate critical issues

Budget & process improvement (10%)

• Monitor project budgets and track financial performance

• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices

• Communicate progress and key decisions to stakeholders

What you bring to Nipro

• .Degree in engineering or related field

• Experience in product development project management

• Experience in regulated industries

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to drive execution in complex environments

• Solid project planning and risk management expertise

Preferred Skills

• Experience in medical devices is strong plus

• Certificate in project management

Why you should apply

• Work on products that improve patients’ lives worldwide

• Collaborative, international, and purpose-driven environment

• Very multicultural work environment with 38 different nationalities

• International scope with relations with Japan, Belgium, Sweden, and many other countries

• High-impact role with visibility across the organisation

• Opportunities for growth and development

• Competitive salary and full attractive benefits package

NIPRO delivers on its purpose to help all people Live Longer. Live Better.

Our purpose is grounded in care, respect, and a deep commitment to the well-being of every life we touch—patients, partners, and team members. We believe that every colleague at NIPRO plays a vital role in our mission: to push innovation forward, improve patient outcomes, and make world-class healthcare accessible to all.

Respect is active and essential at NIPRO - it is our way of working, thinking, and growing together. We promote an environment where people feel safe to contribute, constructive ideas flow freely, and every person is treated with dignity.