Senior R&D Project Manager at iRhythm Technologies

San Francisco, California, United States

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$185,994 – $246,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, Healthcare TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related field
  • 5 years of experience managing software development projects within medical device applications
  • Experience with Technical Project management and Agile methodologies
  • Experience managing projects involving large cross-functional teams
  • Experience with standards and guidelines such as IEC 62304, IEC 62366, IEC 60601, ISO 14971, ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820
  • Experience managing 510(k) submission(s) and other regulatory submissions to the FDA
  • Practical knowledge of US and international regulations including FDA, EU MDR, PMDA, and UKCA for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)
  • Experience with software platforms including Smartsheet for project management, the Atlassian Toolset (Jira and Confluence), Jama for requirements management, and Aha! for product portfolio management
  • Experience supporting regulatory affairs to prepare necessary documentation such as risk analysis, cybersecurity documents, clinical data, software validation and verification, and algorithm performance testing for regulatory submissions

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the design and development of clinical software solutions for iRhythm products and services
  • Lead a cross-functional team to ensure that clinical needs are met by incorporating regulatory and compliance requirements into the software design and development process
  • Participate in production release/health monitoring activities
  • Support regulatory affairs to prepare necessary documentation such as risk analysis, cybersecurity documents, clinical data, software validation and verification, and algorithm performance testing for regulatory submissions
  • Oversee execution of medical device and cybersecurity risk management activities
  • Guide and manage the usage of Agile Methodologies and Scrum frameworks to simplify program delivery
  • Establish and maintain the product Design History File (DHF) following compliance and regulatory standards
  • Work with product and engineering teams to build and maintain clear program roadmaps
  • Develop a technical project timeline to meet program strategy, budget, scope and business needs
  • Prioritize program workstreams, consistent with program strategy
  • Identify potential roadblocks early and lead the team to develop and implement counter measures
  • Facilitate and foster strong communication among stakeholders, ensuring all parties are aligned on the goals, timelines and compliance needs
  • Drive tactical decisions for projects

Skills

Agile Methodologies
Scrum
Medical Device Software
Regulatory Compliance
Cybersecurity
Risk Management
Design History File
Software Validation
Software Verification
Project Management
Roadmapping

iRhythm Technologies

Advanced cardiac monitoring solutions provider

About iRhythm Technologies

iRhythm Technologies focuses on cardiac monitoring solutions, with its main product being the Zio Patch, a wearable device that tracks heart rhythms for up to 14 days. This extended monitoring helps healthcare providers detect irregular heart rhythms that shorter monitoring might miss, making it especially useful for patients at risk. The company serves both patients and healthcare providers, generating revenue by selling the Zio Patch and offering data analysis services to interpret the collected heart data. iRhythm aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare workflows in the cardiac health sector.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$102.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Mental Health Support
Hybrid Work Options
Pet Insurance

Risks

Increased competition from emerging cardiac monitoring technologies threatens market share.
FDA warning letter may lead to regulatory scrutiny and potential fines.
Shareholder investigation could result in legal challenges and financial liabilities.

Differentiation

Zio Patch offers up to 14 days of uninterrupted cardiac monitoring.
iRhythm's Zio Patch is the smallest and least conspicuous cardiac diagnostic device.
The company provides data analysis services for actionable insights from Zio Patch data.

Upsides

Wearable health tech market growth aligns with iRhythm's business model.
Telehealth expansion increases demand for remote monitoring solutions like Zio Patch.
AI integration enhances arrhythmia detection accuracy in iRhythm's Zio Patch.

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