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Job Summary
The Onsite Labeling Project Manager will lead and manage eIFU (electronic Instructions for Use), labeling remediation, and packaging change projects across multiple BD product portfolios. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end project execution from initiation through commercial release while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements, design control processes, and labeling standards.
The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of coordination between Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Labeling Operations, Packaging Engineering, and external partners to ensure successful implementation of labeling and eIFU programs across global markets.
Location: Covington, Georgia (Onsite)
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
Lead end-to-end eIFU and labeling remediation projects from project initiation through commercial release.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, resource plans, risk registers, and project dashboards.
Establish project governance structures, communication plans, stakeholder engagement strategies, and executive reporting mechanisms.
Drive project execution across multiple product families, manufacturing sites, and global markets.
Monitor project milestones, budgets, resource utilization, risks, and overall project performance.
Facilitate project review meetings and provide regular status updates to BD leadership.
eIFU Program Management
Manage transition programs from paper-based IFUs to electronic IFU platforms.
Coordinate country-specific eIFU eligibility assessments and implementation strategies.
Oversee eIFU publication, validation, metadata management, and lifecycle maintenance activities.
Ensure compliance with BD eIFU procedures, global regulations, and internal quality requirements.
Coordinate implementation activities across Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.
Labeling & Design Control Management
Lead labeling gap assessments, impact assessments, and scope definition activities.
Coordinate development, review, and approval of:
Product Change Histories (PCHs)
PEGA Requests
Label Change Requests (LCRs)
Engineering Change Requests (CRs)
Label Specifications
Infocards
AFC Releases
Redline Reviews
Manage document workflows and approval cycles across cross-functional teams.
Ensure compliance with BD design control processes, change management procedures, and labeling standards.
Regulatory & Quality Coordination
Partner with Regulatory Affairs to evaluate eIFU eligibility and global regulatory requirements.
Coordinate product impact assessments and regulatory documentation activities.
Support audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and quality system requirements.
Ensure project deliverables meet applicable regulatory, quality, and business expectations.
Drive closure of project risks, issues, and regulatory commitments.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Readiness
Coordinate manufacturing readiness activities, including:
Digital Proof Reviews
Packaging Component Updates
Supplier Coordination
PPAP Activities
Bill of Material (BOM) Updates
SKU Implementations
Manage implementation schedules with manufacturing facilities and quality organizations.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with component availability, supplier readiness, and implementation timelines.
Support launch readiness and commercialization activities.
Resource & Stakeholder Management
Lead cross-functional project teams consisting of:
Labeling Specialists
Packaging Engineers
Regulatory Affairs Representatives
Quality Engineers
Manufacturing Representatives
Document Control Specialists
External Vendors
Facilitate project meetings, governance reviews, and executive decision-making forums.
Coordinate team workload planning and resource allocation across multiple programs.
Build strong relationships with BD stakeholders and ensure alignment on project priorities and deliverables.
Skill Requirements
Strong Project Management experience in regulated industries.
Experience managing labeling, packaging, eIFU, remediation, or product lifecycle projects.
Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
Strong understanding of design control, change control, and document management processes.
Experience with project planning, scheduling, risk management, and executive reporting.
Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
10+ years of experience in project management, preferably within Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries.
Experience working with global regulatory requirements related to product labeling and eIFU implementation.
Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485, MDR, and medical device labeling requirements.
PMP certification preferred.
Other Requirements
Tools & Systems
Microsoft Project / OnePlan
MasterControl
PEGA
Microsoft Office Suite
SharePoint
Power BI
Document Management Systems
eIFU Management Platforms
Preferred Experience
Medical Device Labeling Remediation Programs
eIFU Implementation Projects
Global Product Change Management
Regulatory Compliance Programs
Packaging and Labeling Operations
Manufacturing Transfer and Commercialization Activities
Maximum Salary (US): 148000
Minimum Salary (US): 78000
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Job Summary
The Onsite Labeling Project Manager will lead and manage eIFU (electronic Instructions for Use), labeling remediation, and packaging change projects across multiple BD product portfolios. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end project execution from initiation through commercial release while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements, design control processes, and labeling standards.
The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of coordination between Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Labeling Operations, Packaging Engineering, and external partners to ensure successful implementation of labeling and eIFU programs across global markets.
Location: Covington, Georgia (Onsite)
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
Lead end-to-end eIFU and labeling remediation projects from project initiation through commercial release.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, resource plans, risk registers, and project dashboards.
Establish project governance structures, communication plans, stakeholder engagement strategies, and executive reporting mechanisms.
Drive project execution across multiple product families, manufacturing sites, and global markets.
Monitor project milestones, budgets, resource utilization, risks, and overall project performance.
Facilitate project review meetings and provide regular status updates to BD leadership.
eIFU Program Management
Manage transition programs from paper-based IFUs to electronic IFU platforms.
Coordinate country-specific eIFU eligibility assessments and implementation strategies.
Oversee eIFU publication, validation, metadata management, and lifecycle maintenance activities.
Ensure compliance with BD eIFU procedures, global regulations, and internal quality requirements.
Coordinate implementation activities across Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.
Labeling & Design Control Management
Lead labeling gap assessments, impact assessments, and scope definition activities.
Coordinate development, review, and approval of:
Product Change Histories (PCHs)
PEGA Requests
Label Change Requests (LCRs)
Engineering Change Requests (CRs)
Label Specifications
Infocards
AFC Releases
Redline Reviews
Manage document workflows and approval cycles across cross-functional teams.
Ensure compliance with BD design control processes, change management procedures, and labeling standards.
Regulatory & Quality Coordination
Partner with Regulatory Affairs to evaluate eIFU eligibility and global regulatory requirements.
Coordinate product impact assessments and regulatory documentation activities.
Support audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and quality system requirements.
Ensure project deliverables meet applicable regulatory, quality, and business expectations.
Drive closure of project risks, issues, and regulatory commitments.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Readiness
Coordinate manufacturing readiness activities, including:
Digital Proof Reviews
Packaging Component Updates
Supplier Coordination
PPAP Activities
Bill of Material (BOM) Updates
SKU Implementations
Manage implementation schedules with manufacturing facilities and quality organizations.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with component availability, supplier readiness, and implementation timelines.
Support launch readiness and commercialization activities.
Resource & Stakeholder Management
Lead cross-functional project teams consisting of:
Labeling Specialists
Packaging Engineers
Regulatory Affairs Representatives
Quality Engineers
Manufacturing Representatives
Document Control Specialists
External Vendors
Facilitate project meetings, governance reviews, and executive decision-making forums.
Coordinate team workload planning and resource allocation across multiple programs.
Build strong relationships with BD stakeholders and ensure alignment on project priorities and deliverables.
Skill Requirements
Strong Project Management experience in regulated industries.
Experience managing labeling, packaging, eIFU, remediation, or product lifecycle projects.
Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
Strong understanding of design control, change control, and document management processes.
Experience with project planning, scheduling, risk management, and executive reporting.
Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
10+ years of experience in project management, preferably within Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries.
Experience working with global regulatory requirements related to product labeling and eIFU implementation.
Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485, MDR, and medical device labeling requirements.
PMP certification preferred.
Other Requirements
Tools & Systems
Microsoft Project / OnePlan
MasterControl
PEGA
Microsoft Office Suite
SharePoint
Power BI
Document Management Systems
eIFU Management Platforms
Preferred Experience
Medical Device Labeling Remediation Programs
eIFU Implementation Projects
Global Product Change Management
Regulatory Compliance Programs
Packaging and Labeling Operations
Manufacturing Transfer and Commercialization Activities
Maximum Salary (US): 148000
Minimum Salary (US): 78000
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- Ryder System23
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design lead jobs.
- Five or more years of product or UX design experience with at least two years leading a team
- Proficiency in Figma including component libraries, auto-layout, and shared design systems
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior designers and run structured critique sessions
- Experience working cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders
- Portfolio showing end-to-end design process from research through shipping
- Familiarity with user research methods and ability to translate findings into design decisions
Tips for Your Design Lead Job Search
Show systems thinking in your portfolio
Design lead roles weight systems thinking heavily. Structure your portfolio to show how individual components fit into a broader design language or product ecosystem, not just polished final screens. Hiring managers want to see your process, not just your output.
Target your resume to the team size
Describe your leadership experience in terms of the team size you managed and the stage of the product you owned. A design lead at a five-person startup and one at a 200-person org signal very different things. Match your framing to the job description's context.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists design lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by design maturity before applying
A company without an existing design system or dedicated research function will expect you to build from scratch. Read the job description for phrases like 'establish,' 'build out,' or 'define' to gauge maturity level before applying.
Prepare a portfolio walkthrough for your interview
Most design lead interviews include a structured portfolio presentation. Prepare a 20-to-30-minute walkthrough that covers your decision-making process, how you gave and received critique, and how your work shipped. Memorize your narrative so you can adapt it on the fly.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify the design team's reporting structure, headcount you'll manage, and cross-functional partners before accepting. Scope misalignment is the most common reason design leads leave within the first year, so resolve it at the offer stage.
Design Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most design leads?
The companies hiring the most design leads right now include Ryder System, Apple, and NIKE, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is highest at mid-size tech companies and growth-stage startups that are scaling their design function.
How many design lead jobs are remote?
About 49% of design lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible senior design roles in the market. Remote availability is highest in product design and design systems roles, while brand and in-house creative lead positions more often require on-site or hybrid schedules.
How do you become a design lead?
You become a design lead by building depth in a design discipline, then taking on informal leadership responsibilities before your title changes. Start by owning a product area end-to-end, mentoring peers, and running critiques without being asked. Build a portfolio that shows process and decision-making alongside final work. Pursue a senior individual contributor role that gives you cross-functional exposure, then move into a lead or staff title as you demonstrate impact.
Can you get a design lead job without prior management experience?
You can get a design lead job without formal management experience if you frame your portfolio around influence and cross-functional leadership rather than headcount. Many companies hire first-time leads from the senior IC track. Document instances where you drove design direction, onboarded contractors, or shaped team process. Smaller companies and startups are more likely to give first-time leads a shot than large enterprise teams.
What does the design lead interview process look like?
The design lead interview process typically runs across several rounds. A recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your leadership philosophy and career history. After that, most companies ask for a portfolio presentation where you walk through past work and decision-making. A final round usually includes cross-functional panels with product, engineering, or senior design leaders, and sometimes a take-home exercise or whiteboard critique session.
Where can I find and apply to design lead jobs?
You can find and apply to design lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. Migrate Mate keeps listings current so the openings you see are actively accepting applications.
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