Lead NPI Project Manager Permanent / Full Time

LEAD NPI PROJECT MANAGER

SYDNEY
Flexible working
Competitive salary + comprehensive package

Revolutionise livestock diagnostics with this dynamic start-up at the forefront of space-age, AI-enabled breath sensor technology. As Lead NPI Project Manager, you’ll drive the introduction of innovative diagnostic products from late-stage development through to commercial manufacturing. If you’re a hands-on leader with a passion for design transfer, manufacturing scale-up, and quality documentation, this is your chance to shape the future of livestock and healthcare diagnostics.
  
About the Company
  
My client is a high-growth biotech scale-up, with offices in Australia and the USA, with a collaborative, mission-driven team, passionate about transforming livestock and healthcare diagnostics using cutting-edge NASA-licensed nanosensor technology.

The Role

This is a foundational role in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, where you’ll build NPI processes and systems from the ground up while managing complex, cross-functional projects. Reporting directly to the Chief Product and Technology Officer you will work closely with the CEO and other members of the executive team to drive product commercialisation.

• Establish and implement NPI governance processes, stage-gate frameworks and milestone deliverables
• Develop and manage detailed project plans including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
• Collaborate with development partners to optimise production methods and establish body of knowledge required for design transfer to CMOs
• Support coordination of functional teams to promote a culture of accountability and ensure timely delivery of projects within budget
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned across NPI projects

Skills and experience

• 5+ years of experience in NPI, product development or manufacturing engineering within medical devices, diagnostics, or related regulated industries
• Proven track record leading NPI projects from concept through to commercial production launch
• Strong background in design transfer, manufacturing scale-up and process validation
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and external supplier relationships
• Experience working in startup or scale-up environments
• Proficiency in Agile project management methodologies
• Strong skills in risk management, schedule development and resource planning and coordination
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, biomedical), science, or related technical discipline
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in engineering, business, or project management is advantageous
• Six Sigma, Lean, or DFSS training is a plus

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the NPI function from the ground up in a high-growth biotech scale-up
• Work with cutting-edge NASA-licensed nanosensor technology
• Collaborative, mission-driven team passionate about transforming livestock and healthcare diagnostics
• Flexible working arrangements with Sydney-based office location
• Competitive salary package 

  
N.B. You must possess full, unrestricted and ongoing rights to work in Australia to be eligible for this role.