Sr. R&D Program Manager

Galvanize Therapeutics; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short- & long-term disability

401(k)

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Galvanize Therapeutics is a biomedical platform company focused on Pulsed Electric Field Systems to improve patient outcomes. The Sr. R&D Program Manager leads product development, PDP ownership, and cross-functional alignment to meet strategic goals for product commercialization and post-commercialization activities.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with 8+ years in medical device development, leadership experience, and strong communication skills. PMP is desirable.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering and at least 8 years in medical device development.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of QSR, MDR and applicable Quality System Standards.
• Experience with development of disposable and capital equipment.
• Experience taking a product from concept through clinical or commercial release.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop product(s) in full compliance with the company's Design Control requirements and FDA, ISO and MDD requirements.
• Develop and improve product lines and strategize new product plans in conjunction with Galvanize Management.
• Partner with operations on initiatives related to commercial products.
• Manage technical personnel and their activities involved in development of new and improved products and/or manufacturing processes.
• Ensure development activities are properly documented through lab notebooks, history files, and other records.
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment and support for program success.
• Manage outside vendors and contractors providing products or services to Galvanize.
• Identify issues and recommend solutions for products in development and in commercial production.
• Contribute ideas to new products as defined by project scope.
• Identify and review test methods, acceptance criteria, and test equipment for all stages of product development.
• Coordinate and participate in events providing feedback such as pre-clinical studies and clinical studies.
• Ensure products satisfy acceptable quality standards and customer needs with cross-functional consensus.
• Review and approve documents as specified in Design Control SOP.
• Compile the Design History File and conduct design reviews in compliance with Design Control procedures.
• Ensure products have capable manufacturing processes and that process validations are completed.
• Interact with cross-functional groups to ensure compatibility with accessory products and regulatory, packaging, and performance reviews.

Skills

PMP certification

Quality systems

Medical device development

Concept to release

Communication

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Galvanize is a biomedical platform company operating at the convergence of engineering, biology, and healthcare delivery, aiming to deliver life-changing solutions to patients and their doctors. We design and develop Pulsed Electric Field Systems to achieve meaningful and lasting therapeutic outcomes for patients.

About the role

The Sr. R&D Program Manager is responsible for product development, resource and project management activities associated with executing the company's goals for product commercialization and post-commercialization activities . You will also have ownership for company’s Product Development Process (PDP). You will be responsible for gaining cross functional alignment on strategic vision and goals of projects , meeting project goals and ensuring that appropr i ate resources are i dentified and allocated.

Qualifications

Education and Training:

BS in Engineering and a minimum of 8 years’ experience in medical device development, including experience in leadership roles in all phases of product development

Skills and Experience:

• PMP certification is highly desirable
• Knowledge of QSR, MDR and applicable Quality System Standards.
• Experience with medical device development of both disposable and capital equipment
• Experience taking a product from concept through clinical or commercial release.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop product(s) in full compliance with the company's Design Control requirements and consistent with FDA, I SO and MDD requirements.
• D e velop and improve product l i nes and strategize new product p l ans i n conjuncti on with Galvanize Management .
• Partner with operations on initiatives related to commercial products.
• Manage techn i cal personnel and their activit i es i nvolved in the development of new and improved products and/or m anufacturing processes.
• Ensure that development activities are properly documented through lab notebook, history file, and other records.
• Manage and coordinate all cross-functional activities within the project and consistent with company 's PDP .
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment and support for program success.
• Manage outside vendors and contractors that provide products or services to Galvanize.
• Identify issues and recommend so l ut i ons for products in deve l opment and in commercial production
• Contr i bute i deas to new products, as defined by project scope .
• Identify and review test methods, acceptance criteria, and test equi pment for all stages of product development.
• Coordinate and participate in events, which provide feedback such as pre-clinical studies, physician i nterface meetings, and c l inical studies.
• Ensure that products satisfy acceptable quality standards and customer needs, with consensus from cross functional groups.
• Review and approve documents as specified in Design Control SOP.
• Compile the Design History File and conduct design reviews in compliance with Design Control procedures .
• Ensure that products have capable manufacturing processes and that process validati ons are completed.
• Interact with cross-functional groups to ensure that products are compatible with accessory products in the intended operating system, and have the necessary shelf life, biocompatibility, packaging, regulatory, and performance reviews.

This role pays betwee n $160,000 and $175,000 p er year, and your actual base pay will depend on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

Galvanize offers a robust benefits package to full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, 401(k), and flexible paid time off.

Galvanize Therapeutics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.