Job Specifications
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
ccampbell@talentsphere.ca
Or apply directly at: https://jobs.talentsphere.ca
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Job Posting ID: #16706246
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