Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager

Pulse Biosciences (Nasdaq: PLSE): Join the Future of Bioelectric Medicine

Pulse Biosciences is a novel bioelectric medicine company committed to health innovation that has the potential to improve the quality of life for patients.  The Company’s proprietary CellFX® nsPFA™ (nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation) technology delivers nanosecond pulses of electrical energy to non-thermally ablate cells while sparing adjacent noncellular tissue.

The Company is actively pursuing the development of its CellFX nsPFA technology for use in the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation and percutaneously in a select few other markets where it could have a profound positive impact on healthcare for both patients and providers. Visit pulsebiosciences.com to learn more.

Why Join Us?

At Pulse Biosciences, we are driven by purpose and innovation.

• Our Mission: To build a viable Company that designs, produces, and commercializes nano-pulse technology to improve and extend the lives of patients. To solve the needs of patients, physicians, and healthcare providers with high quality and high reliability products and services, developed in accordance with rigorous scientific, engineering, and clinical standards.  We exist to make a positive difference in the lives of patients, physicians, healthcare providers, shareholders and our Pulse Biosciences team members. 
• Our Culture: A community of creative, forward-thinking individuals tackling challenges with ingenuity and collaboration.
• Our Commitment: Hiring the best and brightest minds to advance our world-class organization.

What You Will Experience: 

• Culture and Purpose - Purposeful and rewarding work collaborating with bright and curious minds brings us together!
• Innovative Environment - An environment that fosters innovation to take products from concept to human use quickly!
• Growth Opportunities - Learning culture focusing on professional and personal growth and development that you can only get in a startup-like environment!
• Comprehensive Benefits - A variety of health insurance plans and supplemental insurance options, and 401k retirement savings plan.
• Ownership and Rewards - Stock options awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to share in our success.
• Work-Life Balance - Enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, flexible work schedule and wellness program, including onsite gym and mindfulness classes.
• Diversity & Inclusion - A commitment to providing a respectful work environment to our diverse workforce. 

About the Role

The Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing multiple projects of varying sizes in R&D, including planning and driving projects to successful conclusion by ensuring that the objectives and scope are well defined, resources are allocated appropriately, and project schedules are specified accurately. The role will organize and lead multifunctional teams, catalyze interdepartmental cooperation, and maintain high levels of teamwork in required activities ensuring completion of the program on schedule, within budget constraints, and with high quality.

To Make an Impact, You Will:

• Lead product development cross-functional project teams from concept to launch, fostering effective teamwork among project team members including both internal and external stakeholders where applicable.
• Manage and mitigate the overall risk of projects through planning, prioritization, understanding of and communication of risk issues and critical tasks.
• Provide regular updates to all stakeholders on project status, development progress, and project success.
• Serve as a focal point for project resources, within area of project responsibility, to internal and external stakeholders as appropriate, resolving issues as needed and escalating as appropriate.
• Develop a deep understanding of the products’ clinical purpose, important features, and technical challenges for assigned projects.
• Develop a deep understanding of the projects regulatory and quality strategy, as well as a working knowledge of the prioritization of the projects within the company portfolio, and its delivery to the market.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, and costs to ensure all remain on track to the satisfaction of internal stakeholders, contract or vendor commitments.
• Initiate and implement appropriate actions to proactively manage the change control process both internally and externally to meet financial performance targets.
• Ensure completion of quality control and risk management project deliverables according to regulatory, clinical, and manufacturing standards and requirements.
• Create and manage variance to published project plans.
• Implement and monitor progress against design control requirements, and revise project plans as necessary per SOPs.
• Ensure that all staff allocated to assigned projects adhere to timelines, professional standards, and SOPs, and escalate delays as necessary.
• Aid in development and maintenance of key project performance indicators and ensure that the KPIs are within scope of the project contract.
• Support continuous improvement of Engineering capabilities through optimizing processes or procedure steps within the scope of design control. 
• Manage project team resources.

To Excel, You Will Bring:

• BS degree in Engineering, or other related field applicable to medical device development.
• 8+ years of experience in product development.
• 5+ years of experience in medical device or combination device development, engineering management, project management, and/or technical lead.
• Experience with Design Controls and Medical Device Directive/Regulation.
• Understanding of hardware and software development methodologies is a plus.
• Startup experience is a plus.
• High degree of problem-solving ability, with an understanding of objectives and processes across multi-disciplinary functions involved in medical device development.
• Leadership and management skills demonstrated in a cross-functional team environment.
• Understanding of FDA medical device guidance on Design Controls, MDD/MDR requirements.
• Understanding of medical device development compliant to IEC60601, IEC62304, and ISO14971 standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills for cultivating effective collaborations between team members.
• Ability to work conscientiously and with minimal direction, using good judgement, taking initiative to accomplish short and long-range projects, and recommend actions with minimal direction.
• Ability to work as a team member, multi-task and be very flexible to adapt to the ever-changing work priorities and requirements of a dynamic, fast-growing company.
• Proficient knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office Suite applications, SmartSheet, or other planning tools.
• Excellent oral, and written communication skills and critical thinking skills.
• Project Management certification is desired.
• Ability to lift 10-15 pounds. 

Pay Range:

Compensation is determined based on a wide range of factors including location, job-related skills, experience, education, and training. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. This pay range is specific to Northern California location. Base salary range: $120k - $170k

Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare?

Apply today to join Pulse Biosciences and help us redefine the boundaries of medicine with bioelectric innovation.  To learn more about us, visit our website at www.pulsebiosciences.com.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, age, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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