New Product Introduction (NPI) Project Manager

We are a life sciences company focused on the development, production and commercialization of high-value consumable products used in the process of manufacturing biological drugs. Based in Waterford and reporting to the R&D Senior Manager, The NPI Project Manager is a critical strategic role within Repligen, driving innovation and leading new technology development initiatives. This position focuses on the conception, development, and implementation of new products, primarily turn-key, single-use bioprocessing equipment.

You’ll be part of a cross functional team of 6 highly motivated and collaborative colleagues across Europe.

A key responsibility of the role is serving as the central coordination point between diverse interdepartmental stakeholders. This includes collaboration with Product Management, Engineering & R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, After Sales, Quality & Documentation, and Commercial & Sales teams.

• Lead, empower, motivate and guide teams in multiple & various new product development projects through the whole lifecycle of the development project including Iterative Design phases, Prototype Manufacturing, Prototype Testing,
• Documentation Creation & Technical Transfer to Serial Production.
• Prepare product development project schedules / roadmaps (Smartsheet) and manage daily activities by task lists (Trello boards) and keep these up to date
• Prepare cost calculations and budgets for various new products and keep these up to date
• Manage changes and change requirements during the product development process. Keep project team members & steering committee updated regarding changes.
• Organize the work of the project team and assign tasks between different team members. Keep project team members accountable for fulfilling the tasks. Help, support & solve problems that hinder project team members to accomplish their
• tasks.
• Arrange and lead various project meetings (Kick-off, Weekly and Daily SCRUM meetings, Steering Committee meetings, Design Review Meetings)
• Arrange and lead prototype building, testing and documentation activities.
• Arrange and lead new product documentation creation process (User Manuals, Certifications, Technical Specifications, Testing Protocols etc.)
• Prepare reports and dashboards for the project steering committee.
• Arrange and manage the technical transfer and new product implementation process to the serial production / manufacturing.
• Proactively solve problems and challenges, both technical and commercial (e.g component delivery issues, design challenges & questions)
• Develop the New Product Development & Change Control processes for custom and standard products.
• Communicate directly with steering committee, company management team and encourage trusting relationships

The successful NPI project Manager should have :

• University degree (preferably in Engineering) and minimum 5 year’s experience running product development projects in
• international companies / teams in the field of industrial equipment.
• Good understanding of engineering and manufacturing principles & processes
• Good understanding of project management principles & processes including Traditional & Agile methodologies.
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to work in continuously changing environments & handle the changes.
• Ability to lead and coach the project team, communicate common goals and add reasoning.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications
• Ability to use 3D CAD tools for viewing technical details
• Excellent communication and people skills, excellent command in English (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work outside normal office hours due to differing time zones
• Ability for occassional travel mainly in Europe, Asia and US.

Repligen offers you a competitive remuneration package, including a yearly bonus, private medical insurance and flexible working hours. But most importantly Repligen offers you a stimulating, fast-paced environment with steep learning curves and the opportunity to contribute to the healthcare of patients worldwide. All of this with an international team in Waterford, Ireland.