Glidewell Dental

Project Manager - Medical Device

Glidewell Dental  •  $81k - $115k/yr  •  Irvine, CA (Hybrid)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

We're looking for a Project Manager to lead the development of new medical devices from concept through launch.

This is a hands-on role at the center of engineering, R&D, quality, and manufacturing, where you'll drive projects through Design Control, manage timelines and resources, and keep teams aligned from early development through final testing. You'll tackle technical and project challenges, manage risk, and make sure products move forward with the quality and rigor required in a regulated environment.

Essential Functions
  • Leads the project team through all phases of Design Control to achieve project goals within established scope, time, and quality constraints.
  • Creates or directs preparation of all documents including, but not limited to protocols, reports, traceability matrices, SDS documents and labeling required for the Design History Files of medical devices.
  • Determines and tracks resources such as time, capital, labor, and equipment required to complete projects.
  • May assist executive management in the preparation of project proposals including scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
  • Manages progress of projects to ensure alignment with business strategy, sound application of engineering principles, and adherence to Prismatik’s Quality Manual and applicable industry standards.
  • Manages and implements appropriate action with respect to timelines, milestones, planning, and resource allocations.
  • Identifies elements impacting project, such as personnel issues and project gaps, bottlenecks, and risks. Develops solutions and/or implements corrective actions to ease issues, eliminate delays, and mitigate risks using appropriate knowledge, skills, and techniques.
  • Evaluates and analyzes final testing results. Provides manufacturing guidance.
  • Communicates with project stakeholders, various departments, and applicable vendors to achieve design intent.
  • Updates management regarding project strategy, progress, and alignment with executive direction.
  • Creates and produces reports regarding projects for management and team members.
  • Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or scientific related discipline, preferred.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in R&D performing higher value-added roles and functions.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in project management; medical device industry experience, a plus.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards and requirements for medical devices.
  • Certification in Project Management, a plus.
Pay range: $81,000-115,000/yr
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.
This role is fully onsite at our Irvine, CA campus. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available.
Glidewell Dental

About Glidewell Dental

Glidewell is America’s largest digital dental lab, pioneering industry-first innovations that expand what’s possible in restorative dentistry. Our mission is to make advanced dental care more accessible and affordable by combining open digital workflows, AI-powered manufacturing, and vertically integrated operations.

We meet dentists where they are on their digital journey, offering flexible solutions that fit any practice—accepting all scanners, digitizing analog impressions, and delivering restorations with unmatched speed and consistency.

Glidewell leads the dental lab industry in technology, education, and clinical support, empowering dental teams through comprehensive CE programs, streaming media, and hands-on workshops.

As the pace-setter in dental lab innovation, we remain committed to driving down costs, improving outcomes, and supporting the next generation of dental professionals.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Irvine, California
Year Founded
1970
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