Freelance Project Manager - CE Certification | Medical Devices (Dialysis)
Location : Mechelen, Belgium
Duration : 6 to 12 months | 40 hours per week
Sector : Medical Devicesl
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and strategically minded Freelance Project Manager to lead a highly complex and globally coordinated CE certification project for a technologically mature dialysis device. This role demands a high level of leadership, precision, and cross-cultural competence, as it spans stakeholders across Europe and Asia.
Key Responsibilities :
- Oversee the preparation and finalisation of the Technical File, ensuring full compliance with Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and alignment with the defined regulatory strategy.
- Act as the primary liaison between Research & Development and Regulatory Affairs-Quality Assurance (RA-QA) teams.
- Coordinate seamlessly with internal teams in Belgium, corporate leadership and manufacturing partners in Japan, and stakeholders in Sweden.
- Navigate cross-cultural and linguistic complexities with diplomacy and tact.
- Deliver timely, structured, and concise project updates to senior management, ensuring project clarity at all times.
Required Competencies :
Demonstrated experience in leading product development and CE certification projects within the medical device sector.Assertive and authoritative communication style, with the ability to command respect and drive alignment across geographically dispersed teams.Strong facilitation skills with the confidence to bring stakeholders together, encourage collaborative discussion, and resolve ambiguity.Proficient in structuring and delivering technical and regulatory content in accordance with MDR.Prior experience with dialysis systems or Class IIb / III devices will be considered a significant advantage.Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Japanese, Dutch, or Swedish is advantageous.What the Role Offers :
Engagement in a high-impact regulatory programme with direct implications for patient outcomes.Autonomy and visibility within a global framework, collaborating with renowned international experts.The opportunity to lead one of the most challenging yet rewarding regulatory initiatives currently underway in the medtech field.Desired Skills and Experience
Project Management experience
Experience in Medical Devices
MDR Knowledge
Communicate and co-ordinate with R&D and QA / RA
Coordinate with Japanese site
Prepare technical files / dossier