What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Project Manager, RAQA position at VB Spine?
Location: Leesburg, VA, Allendale, NJ or Remote
Company: VB Spine
Looking for a career where your work truly matters? At VB Spine, you’ll be part of a mission-focused team that supports surgeons during life-changing spinal procedures. We’re the largest privately held spine company and among the largest family-owned medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to innovation, surgeon partnerships, and improving patient outcomes in spine care. As a Sr. Project Manager, RAQA in our Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance function within the Spine division, you’ll lead large, complex, cross-functional projects that support regulatory compliance, quality systems, product lifecycle management, and critical business objectives.
What You’ll Do
We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, join a high-performing team where you’ll lead critical RAQA projects that strengthen compliance, quality, and product lifecycle excellence — supporting the delivery of innovative spinal solutions that improve patient lives.
Compensation
Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance. The typical pay range for this position is $125,000.00 - $145,000.00 annually, with potential for bonuses and incentives plus benefits. Final compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, skillset, and market conditions.
Benefits Include
Company: VB Spine
Looking for a career where your work truly matters? At VB Spine, you’ll be part of a mission-focused team that supports surgeons during life-changing spinal procedures. We’re the largest privately held spine company and among the largest family-owned medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to innovation, surgeon partnerships, and improving patient outcomes in spine care. As a Sr. Project Manager, RAQA in our Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance function within the Spine division, you’ll lead large, complex, cross-functional projects that support regulatory compliance, quality systems, product lifecycle management, and critical business objectives.
What You’ll Do
- Lead medium to high complexity cross-functional RAQA projects from initiation through completion
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, communication plans, and related documentation
- Partner with functional leaders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria
- Coordinate activities across Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Clinical, Marketing, Finance, and external partners
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings and ensure decisions, action items, risks, and dependencies are documented and managed
- Monitor project progress and communicate status, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and leadership
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation and contingency plans
- Manage project scope, schedule, cost, and quality while balancing competing priorities
- Drive resolution of project issues through collaboration across functional teams
- Support implementation of new regulatory requirements, quality initiatives, remediation activities, product changes, and compliance projects
- Ensure projects comply with internal quality system requirements and applicable global regulatory standards
- Track project financials, including budget forecasts and actual expenditures
- Support continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and best practices
- Provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced project managers and team members
- Present project updates and recommendations to senior management and project sponsors
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent (emphasis in management or related discipline preferred)
- PMP certification or equivalent (e.g., PRINCE2) preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of project management experience, preferably within medical device, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry
- Experience with quality systems, regulatory compliance, product development, or manufacturing projects preferred
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Visio, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and global regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, MDR, etc.)
- Understanding of design controls, change management, CAPA, complaint handling, risk management, and product lifecycle processes
- Excellent planning, organization, prioritization, interpersonal, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and drive consensus
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment
We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, join a high-performing team where you’ll lead critical RAQA projects that strengthen compliance, quality, and product lifecycle excellence — supporting the delivery of innovative spinal solutions that improve patient lives.
Compensation
Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance. The typical pay range for this position is $125,000.00 - $145,000.00 annually, with potential for bonuses and incentives plus benefits. Final compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, skillset, and market conditions.
Benefits Include
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company
Salary : $125,000 - $145,000