for any PM in any industry should have some skills like communication skills, leadership, team management, risk management, and planning skills.
In the medical device industry the project managers must have a particular skill set in order to be able to efficiently control medical device product development. The competencies needed for this role include the ability to initiate, plan and control the project, guide the team towards the end goal, and close the project. It means being familiar with the medical device development process and understanding best practices, it also requires the ability to work in accordance with several important standards and regulations. Project managers who are unfamiliar with medical device development require further training in order to effectively fulfill their duties.