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Sr Project Manager - Quality

Medline · Northfield, IL · $92,000–$138,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a project portfolio you managed with competing priorities. How did you decide what moved first?

What they are checking: Whether they balance portfolio priorities using clear criteria tied to divisional strategy.

Tell me about a time you advised leadership to stop or change a project.

What they are checking: Whether they give honest portfolio advice even when it means ending work people care about.

Tell me about a time you turned a vague project goal into specific tasks a team could act on.

What they are checking: Whether they can break down ambiguous goals into owned, dated work.

What would you do

R&D wants to change a formulation late in development. What do you do as project manager?

What they are checking: Whether they assess the impact on testing, regulatory and timeline before agreeing to a late change.

How do you keep R&D, quality, regulatory and manufacturing aligned on one plan?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead cross-functional teams without authority and catch misalignment early.

A project budget is running over and the scope hasn't changed. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they find the cause and bring options to leadership early instead of hoping it evens out.

About the work

You'd manage development across medical devices, supplements, cosmetics and OTC drugs. How do the quality and regulatory paths differ?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that each category has different FDA rules, which changes the plan and timeline.

How do you use an iterative or agile approach in regulated product development?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt agile ideas while still meeting design control and documentation requirements.

How do you build an innovation pipeline with a product division?

What they are checking: Whether they can turn strategy into a staged pipeline with clear gates and realistic resources.

How do you make sure design history and quality records are complete when a project wraps up?

What they are checking: Whether they treat documentation as part of delivery, since missing records can block launch or an audit.

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The full job description

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Job Summary The position will guide the development of medical devices, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and/or OTC drugs. Lead collaborative, multifunctional teams consisting of R&D personnel, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and product divisions. Will serve as a subject matter expert on all phases of product development and is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of a project portfolio spanning multiple priorities and functional areas. Job Description MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage the product development process utilizing various project management frameworks such as iterative agil e. • Manage project portfolios and ensure that project and divisional goals are aligned. • Provide updates to and advise divisional leadership on project status and opportunities. • Collaborate with product divisions to compile strategic plans, establish innovation pipelines, and align product development efforts with long-term divisional strategies. • Manage assigned projects, balance corporate priorities, and ensure team alignment across functional areas to ensure that project deadlines and goals are met. • Develop, communicate, and track project plans, objectives, budgets, scope, timelines, and projected end dates. • Translate project goals into project tasks. • Leader in the use and application Medline’s Project Management Portal to execute projects effectively. • Leverage lessons learned to conduct risk assessments and identify issues that may cause project delays or cost overruns. • Develop and implement contingency plans to mitigate the impact. • Compile risk profiles associated with scope creep and changing project requirements. • Maintain team morale and engagement by ensuring constant and transparent communication. Generate team consensus. • Lead project and process best practice guidance to cross-functions team members. Supervise, coach, and train junior staff. • Compile technical justifications and data summaries in support of product claims. • Lead process improvement initiatives or additional quality initiatives as project manager. • Keep current with regulatory guidelines, technical innovations, and new developments within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education: • Bache lor's degree in Engineering or S cience related field. Licensure/Certification: • PMP Certification Work Experience: • At least 4 years of experience in a medical device , pharmaceutical , dietary supplement or cosmetic related field. • At least 2 years of project management experience. • Experience in the development and launch of new medical/pharma /dietary supplement/cosmetic products. • Experience with medical device requirements (Class I-II), design controls, risk assessments, and the 510k process. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: • P roject management tools and techniques. • Knowledge of medical device requirements (Class I-II), design controls, risk assessments, and the 510k process. • Position may require travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (domestic and international). DISCLAIMER All duties and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor(s)/manager(s). This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $92,000.00 - $138,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here . We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here . Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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