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Applied Medical

In-house manufacturing of surgical devices

Project Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 9/8/27
$100k - $130k/yr+ Bonus + Incentive compensation
Senior
Bachelor's
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA
In Person
IT OperationsIT Project Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or a related field is required.
  • At least five years of project management experience is required, preferably in information technology or infrastructure environments.
  • Advanced experience managing application development projects and cross-functional technical initiatives is required.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and software, including scheduling, tracking, and reporting systems, is required.
  • The role requires problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
  • The role requires written and verbal communication skills to present technical information to diverse audiences.
Responsibilities
  • Manage all stages of the project lifecycle for large-scale technology and infrastructure projects, including scope definition, scheduling, risk management, issue resolution, and budget oversight using established project management methodologies.
  • Prepare comprehensive project plans for all project lifecycle phases and balance resource allocation across teams to meet milestones and delivery timelines.
  • Identify and manage project scope changes, issues, and risks; develop and execute contingency plans to keep high-priority initiatives on track.
  • Develop and prioritize project deliverables and artifacts, and maintain meeting minutes documenting key decisions and action items throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Facilitate project communication and change management activities, ensuring stakeholders at all levels receive clear, timely, and accurate status and progress updates.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, internal customers, and cross-functional teams to gather project requirements and ensure technical solutions align with business needs.
  • Manage vendor relationships and facilitate vendor evaluations supporting technology procurement and implementation activities.
  • Track and report project progress, risks, and financial performance to stakeholders, and prepare and maintain project documentation and reports within established timeframes.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to Project Coordinators and Project Analysts where applicable, supporting the development of junior team members within the project management function.
  • Maintain attention to detail, rigor, and discipline across assigned projects, including complex, multi-year engagements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience managing software and application development projects within a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle methodologies, Agile frameworks, and enterprise system integrations.
  • A project management certification such as Project Management Professional or Certified ScrumMaster.
  • Experience collaborating with global teams on large-scale, multi-year projects.

About the company

Applied Medical designs, manufactures, and distributes surgical devices for a wide range of medical specialties, with in-house operations at its California headquarters and European headquarters in the Netherlands, plus global distribution centers. Its products are used during procedures to improve patient outcomes, and the company allocates about 20% of revenue to research and development to continually upgrade its technologies. It sets itself apart through vertical integration—handling design, production, and distribution in-house—to control quality and costs while offering clinicians a broad set of options. Its goal is to improve surgical and clinical care while meeting customers' economic needs and expanding access to a diverse range of device choices.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Founded

1987

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The February 2026 verdict strengthens Applied Medical's hospital-sales narrative and legal leverage.
  • Voyant pricing at 15-20% below rivals supports procurement wins in budget-sensitive systems.
  • French public tenders in 2026 show recurring Applied Medical purchasing across multiple hospitals.

What critics are saying

  • Medtronic's appeal targets the $381.7 million verdict, delaying any competitive relief until 2027.
  • Applied Medical remains a small player with about 3% U.S. advanced bipolar share.
  • Ethicon and Olympus still occupy stronger positions, limiting Applied Medical's hospital conversion rates.

What makes Applied Medical unique

  • Voyant advanced bipolar devices compete on cost and performance against Medtronic and Ethicon.
  • Applied Medical won a 2026 antitrust verdict against Medtronic over bundling and exclusivity.
  • Applied Medical keeps releasing Voyant upgrades, including the EA030 generator on August 11, 2026.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Training Programs
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Wellness Program
  • Mentorship Program

Company News

MedTech Dive
Feb 16th, 2023
Applied Medical suit against Medtronic alleges surgical-device bundling practice curbs competition | MedTech Dive

Applied competes with Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon and Olympus in the bipolar energy device market.

Business Wire
Nov 9th, 2022
Applied Medical Commemorates 20 Years Of Wound Protection With Its Market-Leading Alexis® Protector-Retractors

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied Medical is commemorating 20 years of wound protection since the first Alexis wound protector-retractor was introduced. The Alexis brand is recognized worldwide for improving patient outcomes and reducing superficial surgical site infection. Over the last two decades, Alexis devices have protected 17 million wounds in more than 75 countries. The devices have also expanded into a full-line of protector-retractors designed to meet a variety of surgeon and patient needs. Alexis devices are the protector of choice in a wide array of surgical specialties, including general, thoracic, colorectal, obstetric and gynecologic, among others. The devices are used in both open and laparoscopic procedures, and when combined with Applied Medical’s unique GelSeal® technology, they help enable hand access, reduced port, and single port laparoscopic surgery, and scarless natural orifice approaches. The Alexis product family also includes protectors specifically designed for orthopaedic procedures and cesarean section deliveries