Project Manager, R&D

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Cary, IL, USA
In-Office
98K-164K Annually
Mid level
Healthtech • Other • Robotics • Biotech • Manufacturing
Together with our customers, we're on a mission to make healthcare better.
The Role
Leads moderate-complexity R&D projects from initiation through completion. Responsibilities include developing project charters, management plans, schedules, budgets, risk plans, resource assignments, work breakdown structures, and stakeholder relationships. The role monitors project activities, critical paths, costs, risks, quality systems, and deliverables while coordinating internal and external personnel.
Summary Generated by Built In
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

What You Will Do:

As a Project Manager, R&D you will be responsible for the leadership and directing of moderate complexity projects, which may require considerable resources.  Responsibility for all aspects of the project from initiation to completion. You will interface with all stakeholders affected by the project including end users.

 

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  • Lead the team in developing the project charter and management plan; direct, manage, monitor, and control project activities.
  • Meet with project stakeholders to understand and refine project scope; create a detailed Work Breakdown Structure.
  • Develop and manage the detailed project Gantt chart; analyze the critical path and major workstreams.
  • Collaborate with the supervisor and/or project PM to establish the sub-project budget; monitor and maintain costs within budget.
  • Develop a risk management plan for the project; identify, analyze, and respond to project risks.
  • Estimate, acquire, and assign project team resources; define roles, responsibilities, and deliverables for each team member.
  • Build successful working relationships with internal and external personnel; understand and apply quality systems.


What You Will Need:

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree or Businesss Administration degree
  • 4+ years of related work experience in R&D, project management, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PMP or equivalent certification (e.g., PRINCE2)
  • Experience working in cosmetics, formulated consumer products, or pharmaceutical/drug development environments with knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements
  • Experience using project management and documentation tools such as PPM systems, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, or Visio
  • Ability to produce and interpret detailed project documentation, including proposals, schedules, and objectives

Additional Information

  • This role requires you to live within commuting distance of our Cary, Illinois office.
  • Hybrid schedule: in the office Monday–Wednesday; work from home Thursday–Friday.
  • Travel requirements: minimal travel expected.
  • No relocation assistance provided

  



  • $98,200 - $163,700 USD Annual

  


Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree or Business Administration degree
  • 4+ years of related work experience in R&D, project management, or a related field
  • PMP or equivalent certification, such as PRINCE2
  • Experience in cosmetics, formulated consumer products, or pharmaceutical/drug development environments
  • Knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements
  • Experience using PPM systems, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, or Visio
  • Ability to produce and interpret detailed project documentation, including proposals, schedules, and objectives

Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stryker and has not been reviewed or approved by Stryker.

  • Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with HSA support and global mental‑health access indicate broad, accessible care. These features materially enhance the overall value of the total‑rewards package.
  • Retirement Support — A meaningful 401(k) company match with potential additional company contribution, alongside an ESPP, supports long‑term savings and wealth building. Documented plan specifics help employees understand eligibility, timing, and vesting mechanics.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and practical supports like breast milk shipping reflect a comprehensive, family‑friendly approach. These offerings address varied family‑building paths and caregiving needs.

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The Company
HQ: Portage, MI
51,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1941

What We Do

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at www.stryker.com. Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.

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