Job Title : Manager, Project / Program Management – Medical Device Product Development
Location : Irvine, CA (Onsite)
Rate : $60–$70 / hr on W-2 (No C2C)
Type : Contract
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project / Program Manager with a strong background in the medical device industry to lead cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of patient-facing product development —from concept and design through clinical evaluation, operational readiness, and commercialization .
This role is critical in ensuring all new and improved medical device products and accessories used on patients meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance , while achieving on-time delivery and alignment with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute complex medical device development programs , ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO 13485 , and internal Quality Systems .
- Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle for devices used in clinical and patient settings, including hardware, software, and disposables.
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers , and resource allocation to meet program goals.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration between engineering, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and clinical teams.
- Implement and maintain Change Control , Design Controls , and Risk Management processes throughout the development cycle.
- Lead program governance , including regular status updates, stakeholder reports , and executive presentations .
- Mentor and guide project management peers to ensure consistency and excellence in delivery.
- Champion a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams.
- Serve as the primary liaison with internal leadership, external partners, and regulatory bodies as needed.
Required Experience & Skills
6+ years of project / program management experience in the medical device industry .Proven success managing Class II or Class III medical device programs —particularly devices used directly on or by patients .Deep understanding of design controls , risk management (ISO 14971) , verification / validation , clinical evaluations , and regulatory submissions .Hands-on experience managing projects that include software , firmware , electromechanical hardware , and thermoplastic disposables .Strong knowledge of FDA QSR , ISO 13485 , and product development processes (PDP / NPD) .Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar).Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills in matrixed organizations .Preferred Qualifications
Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare product development.Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodologies and tools ( Jira , Microsoft DevOps ).PMP , Agile , or Scrum Master certification preferred.Experience leading vendor relationships and external development partners .