Project Manager New Product Introduction (Genetics)

<p><em>At the Vitrolife Group, we work every day to unlock the full potential of science and technology to reduce the barriers towards building a family. Together we help our customers and their patients to fulfil the dream of having a baby.</em><strong><em><br></em></strong></p><p><em>We are seaking for a </em><strong><em>skilled Project manager New Product</em></strong><em><br></em></p><p><strong><em>Role overview</em></strong><br><em>Are you ready to lead the next chapter of our innovation projects? As Project Manager New Product Introduction (Genetics) at Vitrolife Group, you will drive end-to-end strategic projects execution coordinating activities all the way from research to product launch.</em></p><p><em>You will work across cross-functional, multinational teams to translate science into impactful products, ensuring full alignment with regulatory frameworks, technical and business objectives.</em><br><em>Join us and be part of the vision: Enable people to fulfil their dream of having a healthy baby.</em><br></p><p><em>Reporting to the Strategy & Sustainability Area, you will be based in Valencia.</em></p><p><strong><em>Your Key Responsibilities</em></strong><br><em>Own the full project lifecycle of new product introduction projects in the Genetics area: from concept and design through development, validation, regulatory submission, and commercial launch, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget.</em></p><p><em>Lead cross-functional and multi-site project teams across geographies, coordinating with R&D, Market Access, Quality, Operations, Product Management, Marketing and other relevant stakeholders.</em></p><p><em>Manage senior stakeholder and sponsor-level relationships, providing transparent reporting on project status, risks, and decisions through structured governance frameworks.</em></p><p><em>Apply stage-gate methodologies to drive targeted innovation. Having a good understanding of the design review processes, connecting at every moment technical and business decisions.</em></p><p></p><p><strong><em>What You Bring</em></strong><br><em>At Vitrolife Group, our core values - Integrity, Quality, Innovation, and Collaboration – guide us in everything we do. Together with also being a pro-active, analytical and strategic problem-solver, with experience from cross-functional collaboration, you bring:</em></p><p><strong><em>Education</em></strong><br><em>BSc + MSc in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a closely related field (required).</em></p><p><em>Additional management or business education (MBA or equivalent) is a plus.</em></p><p><strong><em>Experience</em></strong><br><em>4–6 years of hands-on experience in clinical or innovation project management within a global life sciences, IVD, medtech, or biotech organisation.</em></p><p><em>Demonstrated full project lifecycle ownership: from early-stage innovation through technical development, regulatory submission, and market introduction.</em></p><p><em>Proven track record in senior stakeholder and sponsor-level management across complex, matrixed organisations.</em></p><p><em>Experience in IVD/MDR regulated development environments; regulatory pathways (MDR/IVDR, FDA 510(k), De Novo, CLSI guidelines, LDTs).</em></p><p><em>Budget accountability and expertise on status, resource & expenditure tracking in PPM tools and Power BI.</em></p><p><em>Direct experience applying stage-gated processes in product development & market introduction cycles, including design reviews and cross-functional milestone governance.</em></p><p><em>Multi-site, multinational project coordination experience.</em></p><p><strong><em>Skills & Certifications</em></strong><br><em>Strong command of project governance frameworks and risk management methodologies.</em></p><p><em>Excellent communication skills in English.</em></p><p><em>Proficiency with project portfolio management and collaboration platforms.</em></p><p><em>Background on Diagnostics, Medtech, Life Science. Good understanding on Genetics and/or laboratory services.</em></p><p><em>PMP and/or PRINCE2 certification preferred.</em></p><p></p><p><strong><em>Ready to Make an Impact?</em></strong><br><em>Apply today and join us on an exciting journey where your expertise will shape the future of project management at Vitrolife Group!</em></p><p><em>For any questions about the position, please contact our Vice President Strategy & Sustainability. <br></em></p><p><em>Vitrolife Group is a global provider of medical devices and genetic services. Based on science and advanced research capabilities, we develop services and products for personalized genetic information and medical device products. We support our customers by improving their clinical practice for the patient's outcome of fertility treatment.</em></p><p><em>We are currently approximately 1 100 colleagues worldwide, with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Vitrolife Group's pr