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Principal Project Manager

The Fountain Group, South San Francisco, CA, United States


The Fountain Group iscurrently seeking a Principal Project Manager for a prominent client of ours.

Location: South San Francisco, CA.

Pay Range:

$50 - 104/hr depending on experience
Contract:

8 months with possible extension and/or conversion
Onsite:

100% onsite in South San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Manage complex projects across the development pipeline—from initial design to post-approval—while managing the regional business and compliance activities for the Device
Development. Strategic Planning: Translate device strategy into actionable plans, defining "inspection-ready" Design & Development Plans.

End-to-End Management: Lead a range of projects including development pipelines, line extensions, and technology initiatives.

Team Performance: Foster high-performing team dynamics, facilitating efficient decision-making, issue resolution, and cross-functional collaboration.

Governance & Business Gates: Navigate teams through business process stage-gates and support technical advisory or governance committee reviews.

QMS Implementation: Drive implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) including the tracking of metrics

Records Management: Manage Design History Files (DHF) and document repositories to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

Audit Readiness: Manage audit and inspection readiness, including preparation for internal audits and Health Authority inspections, and oversees timely remediation of findings.

Qualifications

Education: B.S. degree in Engineering, Technical Field, or a related discipline.

Experience: At least 12 years in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry.

Minimum 5–6 years specifically in medical devices or combination products.

Proven experience in drug/device development and commercialization.

Regulatory Expertise: Extensive knowledge of EU MDR, FDA 21 CFR Parts 210, 211, & 820 (including 820.30 design controls), and ISO 13485.

Project Management: Proficiency in PM best practices and software; PMP certification is considered a significant asset.

If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at 813-356-0199.

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