Program Manager

Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development, IISc Bangalore; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development, IISc Bangalore in Bengaluru seeks a Program Manager/Founders Office to drive medical device development from concept to production. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, define SOPs, manage timelines, and align regulatory, quality, and business needs in a fast-paced startup setting.

The role supports regulatory documentation, document control, and strategic initiatives with minimal supervision, helping to translate academic innovation

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in project/program management in medical devices or healthcare tech.
• Experience managing complex technical projects end-to-end.
• Understanding of medical device development and regulatory pathways.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA QSR, MDR and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Lead in managing projects and strategic initiatives.
• Establish project management processes, SOPs, plans, schedules, and reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, resources, vendors, and external partners.
• Track project progress, risks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure alignment across technical, regulatory, quality, and business requirements.
• Support regulatory documentation, document control, and submission activities.
• Drive organizational improvements and strategic initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Support the transition from academic innovation to commercial startup operations.

Skills

Project management

Medical devices

Regulatory knowledge

ISO 13485 / MDR

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Independent ownership

Figma

Tools

Figma

Job description

We are looking for a Program Manager/Founders Office to join our team and contribute to the design and development of innovative medical devices from concept to production.

We are looking for a Program Manager / Founder’s Office professional to drive medical device development, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional programs from concept to production.

• Support the Project Lead in managing projects and strategic initiatives.
• Establish project management processes, SOPs, plans, schedules, and reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, resources, vendors, and external partners.
• Track project progress, risks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure alignment across technical, regulatory, quality, and business requirements.
• Support regulatory documentation, document control, and submission activities.
• Drive organizational improvements and strategic initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Support the transition from academic innovation to commercial startup operations.

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of experience in project/program management, preferably in medical devices or healthcare technology.
• Experience managing complex technical projects from initiation to completion.
• Understanding of medical device development and regulatory pathways.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA QSR, MDR, and quality management systems.
• Strong project management, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive and ownership-driven approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently.
• Willingness to take on diverse responsibilities beyond traditional project management.
• Experience taking a medical device from concept to production will be highly valued.

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