Director - Research & Development Project Management

Company: Nova Biomedical
Location: Waltham
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name. Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical , marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets. About the company At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care. Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences. With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity . Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health. Explore what’s next with us at novabiomedical.com About the role The Director, R&D Project Management, is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic projects across R&D. This position oversees a portfolio of technical initiatives, manages project management teams, and collaborates closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical standards. The Director will build and lead a high-performing project management team, set the strategic direction for project execution, implement best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. The Director, R&D Project Management reports directly to the Vice President of R&D and leads a team of project managers. If you’re passionate about research and development project management and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of life sciences, we’d love to hear from you, apply today! What you’ll do Strategic Leadership: Define and communicate the vision for R&D project management. Align project portfolios with organizational goals and priorities. Program Oversight: Lead and oversee large-scale R&D programs from initiation through delivery, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and within budget. Team Management: Recruit, mentor, and develop project managers. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment. Process Improvement: Establish, refine, and enforce project management methodologies, standards, and tools to drive consistency and efficiency. Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for executive leadership, clients, and technical teams. Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation strategies effectively. Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify potential risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and ensure resolution to minimize impact on project delivery. Resource Allocation: Optimize the utilization of resources across projects, balancing workloads and priorities to maximize productivity. Financial Management: Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting. Ensure projects deliver value within financial constraints. What we are looking for in you 10 years of progressive experience in project management, including 5 years in a leadership or director-level role. Proven track record of successfully leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile, Scrum). Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and organizational change as well as manage budgets, resources and timelines effectively. Experience with project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira). Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization. High level of analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Experience managing cloud, software development, infrastructure, or enterprise IT projects. Ability to navigate and influence within a matrixed organization. Bachelor’s degree in business, Project Management, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred. Physical Requirements for this role include: This position is based in our Waltham, MA office with occasional travel to our Norwood, MA and Westbrook, ME facilities with other travel as required to support project teams and stakeholders. Typical office environment: Manual dexterity for Keyboarding. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional standing and walking during meetings or site visits. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds for handling office materials or light equipment. Visual acuity to read technical documents, spreadsheets, and digital screens. Ability to travel to other sites or vendors as needed. The full list of physical requirements for this role is available upon request. Why work for Nova Biomedical Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage Competitive 401k company match Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays Generous Tuition reimbursement Hybrid and flexible work arrangements (Job specific) Professional development, engagement and events Company marketplace for lunch and snacks! (Location specific) OR Company subsidized cafeteria (Waltham) Work Location: On-site in Waltham, 3-4 days a week on-site. Schedule/Hours: Monday to Friday, General business hours Targeted Salary Range: $190,000 - $230,000 Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education. EEO Statement: Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class. Privacy policy https://advancedinstruments.showpad.com/share/DmsEd5QTLlqemTYABlvDW

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