About the company
As a total solution provider of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging, Nipro Europe Group Companies is continuously committed to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. We are part of a large global network headed by Nipro Corporation Japan, an industry-leading healthcare company with over 38,000 employees worldwide. Our European headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium covers a wide geographical reach (Europe, Africa, India, the Americas) and is home to Nipro Medical EMEA, Nipro PharmaPackaging International, and the Institute for Medical Practice (iMEP) Belgium
For Nipro Medical, we are looking for an Project Manager who is experienced, hands-on, and communicative to join us in our R&D team, based in our EMEA headquarters office in Mechelen, Belgium.
About the role
You will take full ownership of complex medical device development projects—from concept to product launch—ensuring timely, compliant, and high-quality delivery. You will act as the key link between engineering, quality, manufacturing, and commercial teams, driving execution and decision-making.
How you will contribute
Project Planning and execution (30%)
Lead end-to-end development projects from concept to product launch
Build integrated project plans with clear milestones and deliverables
Drive execution to meet scope, timeline, and quality objectives
Project governance & performance control (20%)
Monitor project performance using key milestones and structured reporting
Lead project reviews and governance meetings
Ensure compliance with development and quality standards
Resource management (15%)
Coordinate cross-functional resources across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams
Identify and escalate resource gaps or constraints
Stakeholder communication (10%)
Act as the main point of contact for key project stakeholders
Communicate project progress, risks, and decisions clearly
Risk management (15%)
Identify, assess, and manage project risks proactively
Drive mitigation plans and escalate critical issues
Budget & process improvement (10%)
Monitor project budgets and track financial performance
Contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices
Communicate progress and key decisions to stakeholders
What you bring to Nipro
.Degree in engineering or related field
Experience in product development project management
Experience in regulated industries
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to drive execution in complex environments
Solid project planning and risk management expertise
Preferred Skills
Why you should apply
Work on products that improve patients’ lives worldwide
Collaborative, international, and purpose-driven environment
Very multicultural work environment with 38 different nationalities
International scope with relations with Japan, Belgium, Sweden, and many other countries
High-impact role with visibility across the organisation
Opportunities for growth and development
Competitive salary and full attractive benefits package
NIPRO delivers on its purpose to help all people Live Longer. Live Better.
Our purpose is grounded in care, respect, and a deep commitment to the well-being of every life we touch—patients, partners, and team members. We believe that every colleague at NIPRO plays a vital role in our mission: to push innovation forward, improve patient outcomes, and make world-class healthcare accessible to all.
Respect is active and essential at NIPRO - it is our way of working, thinking, and growing together. We promote an environment where people feel safe to contribute, constructive ideas flow freely, and every person is treated with dignity.
