Program Manager - IVD

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Richmond; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading diagnostics company as a Program Manager where you will drive product development initiatives from concept to commercialization. This role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Your leadership will have a significant impact on the future of healthcare technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in program/product management in diagnostics, medical devices, or life sciences.
• Proven experience delivering products from development to launch.
• PMP or PgMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own product programs across lifecycle—from planning to launch and post-market.
• Develop and execute strategic roadmaps with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial teams.
• Lead cross-functional execution, aligning goals, timelines, and resources.
• Track KPIs, optimize frameworks, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder alignment

KPI tracking

Risk management

Strategic and business acumen

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s in life sciences, engineering, or business

Master’s in an asset

Tools

Wrike

MS Project

ERP/PLM systems

Job description

Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Richmond, BC
Industry: In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) / Medical Technology
Type: Full-Time | On-site
Reports To: R&D Leadership
Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000

Are you a strategic Program Manager ready to drive complex product development initiatives from concept to commercialization? Do you excel at leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact projects in a regulated, fast-paced IVD or MedTech environment?

Position Overview
Our client is seeking a hands-on Program Manager who will lead product development programs with full accountability—from early-stage planning through launch and post-market success. You’ll drive priorities, align cross-functional teams, and ensure timely, high-quality outcomes in a regulated environment. This role demands technical acumen, leadership maturity, and a passion for delivering real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Own product programs across lifecycle—from planning to launch and post-market
• Develop and execute strategic roadmaps with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial teams
• Lead cross-functional execution, aligning goals, timelines, and resources
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies with urgency
• Communicate clearly at all levels—including executive updates
• Track KPIs, optimize frameworks, and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, GMP, and regulatory standards
• Use Wrike, MS Project, and ERP tools to plan and deliver

What Success Looks Like

• You drive product outcomes—not just tasks
• You align teams and lead with clarity and accountability
• You deliver consistently—on time, on scope, on impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in life sciences, engineering, or business (Master’s an asset)
• 5+ years in program/product management in diagnostics, medical devices, or life sciences
• Proven experience delivering products from development to launch
• PMP or PgMP certification preferred
• Strong strategic and business acumen
• Skilled in stakeholder alignment, KPI tracking, and risk management
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA, Health Canada
• Proficiency in project tools: Wrike, MS Project, ERP/PLM systems
• Excellent communicator and cross-functional leader

Why Join
Lead transformative programs in a growing diagnostics company that values autonomy, collaboration, and innovation. Your leadership will directly shape the future of healthcare technology.

To Apply:
For more information, contact:
Carla Campbell, Executive Talent Consultant, TalentSphere – Life Sciences
[e-mail]
Or apply directly at: https://jobs.talentsphere.ca

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