Development Manager Jobs in Indianapolis, IN
Development Manager jobs in Indianapolis are active across life sciences, technology, and financial services, with demand concentrated in the Meridian-Kessler corridor, Downtown, and the Keystone business district. Employers hiring right now include ECAM, Jobot, and GoodLeap. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results.
We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.
It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Project Manager, R&D New Product Development is responsible for leading new product development and sustaining projects within the Biopharma Solutions portfolio, including particle counting, centrifugation, and cell health technologies. The incumbent drives project execution through effective planning, risk management, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder communication to ensure project objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Manager applies project management best practices to monitor progress, resolve issues, and communicate project status while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the PMO and organization.
This position reports to the BioPharma Solutions Senior Manager PMO and is part of the R&D PMO located in Indianapolis, IN and will be an on-site role.
In the Project Manager role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute new product development and sustaining projects within the BioPharma Solutions portfolio, ensuring successful project delivery and product release.
- Partner with functional leaders to establish project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans while driving alignment across project teams and stakeholders.
- Apply the Danaher Business System (DBS) to develop project metrics, utilize Daily Management, monitor project performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Communicate project status, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to project teams and stakeholders, escalating execution risks as appropriate.
- Build collaborative relationships across functions to support effective project execution and achievement of project objectives.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
- Prefer 5+ years of experience in the life sciences, diagnostics, medical device, or related regulated industry.
- Prefer 3+ years of experience leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization.
- Demonstrated experience applying design control processes and product lifecycle management within a regulated environment.
- Experience utilizing complex program management methodologies, tools, and best practices to drive cross-functional product development initiatives.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel – up to 15% travel, overnight, within territory or locations
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- PMP certification
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
#LI-ND19
#thisisbelonging
#thebestteamisdiverse
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results.
We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.
It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Project Manager, R&D New Product Development is responsible for leading new product development and sustaining projects within the Biopharma Solutions portfolio, including particle counting, centrifugation, and cell health technologies. The incumbent drives project execution through effective planning, risk management, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder communication to ensure project objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Manager applies project management best practices to monitor progress, resolve issues, and communicate project status while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the PMO and organization.
This position reports to the BioPharma Solutions Senior Manager PMO and is part of the R&D PMO located in Indianapolis, IN and will be an on-site role.
In the Project Manager role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute new product development and sustaining projects within the BioPharma Solutions portfolio, ensuring successful project delivery and product release.
- Partner with functional leaders to establish project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans while driving alignment across project teams and stakeholders.
- Apply the Danaher Business System (DBS) to develop project metrics, utilize Daily Management, monitor project performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Communicate project status, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to project teams and stakeholders, escalating execution risks as appropriate.
- Build collaborative relationships across functions to support effective project execution and achievement of project objectives.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
- Prefer 5+ years of experience in the life sciences, diagnostics, medical device, or related regulated industry.
- Prefer 3+ years of experience leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization.
- Demonstrated experience applying design control processes and product lifecycle management within a regulated environment.
- Experience utilizing complex program management methodologies, tools, and best practices to drive cross-functional product development initiatives.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel – up to 15% travel, overnight, within territory or locations
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- PMP certification
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
#LI-ND19
#thisisbelonging
#thebestteamisdiverse
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
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Development Manager Jobs in Indianapolis: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a development manager job in Indianapolis?
Focus your search on Indianapolis's strongest hiring sectors: life sciences and medtech companies anchored near the Indiana University Health system, financial services firms clustered Downtown, and technology employers in the Keystone and Castleton areas. Candidates with experience managing cross-functional teams in regulated industries stand out locally. Networking through TechPoint Indiana and the Indy Chamber also puts you in front of hiring managers before roles are publicly posted.
Which companies hire development managers in Indianapolis?
Companies currently hiring development managers in Indianapolis include ECAM, Jobot, and GoodLeap, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Indianapolis's employer mix leans heavily toward healthcare organizations, insurance carriers, and logistics companies, all of which maintain substantial development and product management functions locally.
Are there remote development manager jobs in Indianapolis?
Yes, though availability depends on the industry. Development manager roles in software and financial services are more likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while positions tied to healthcare operations or on-site project delivery typically require in-person presence. About 52% of development manager openings tied to Indianapolis are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Technology-focused roles with Indianapolis-based employers in the Keystone corridor tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility.
How can I get a development manager job in Indianapolis with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Indianapolis is moving into a development coordinator or project coordinator role at one of the city's large healthcare systems or insurance organizations, which regularly hire for structured entry-level positions and promote from within. Associate program manager roles at Indianapolis-based technology companies in the Keystone and Downtown corridors are another common stepping stone. Building familiarity with Agile delivery frameworks and earning a CAPM or PMP certification gives candidates a concrete edge over other applicants at these employers.
Which industries hire the most development managers in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis development manager roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Distribution & Wholesale, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Indianapolis's position as a national hub for life sciences, insurance, and logistics has driven sustained demand for development managers who can oversee complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in those fields.
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