Project Manager, Medical Device R&D

Project Manager, Medical Device R&D

PulseMedica is recruiting for a Project Manager to join our world-class team. Reporting to the Sr Project Manager, this person will work with the various teams at PulseMedica and be responsible for leading and managing projects within the organization. This hands-on role will provide the selected candidate with exposure to the various aspects of developing an ophthalmic medical device ranging from software development, machine learning, optical design, electronics/firmware, and mechanical design, all the way through to contract engineering, productization, design transfer as well as business and operations related projects.

The ideal candidate will have a broad technical background, a solid understanding of project management principles, frameworks, and a natural curiosity for producing efficient and effective solutions.

About Us

PulseMedica is redefining the landscape of ophthalmic medical device technology. As a four‑time Great Place to Work Certified company, we’ve built a highly collaborative environment where the team accelerates towards breakthrough innovation. Our team develops advanced imaging and laser‑based medical device systems that combine classical computer vision, deep learning, and 3D ocular mapping to address diseases that lead to vision loss. By uniting cutting‑edge research with scalable engineering, we’re creating treatment solutions that position PulseMedica at the forefront of the next generation in eye care.

The Opportunity

The Project Manager’s role provides a unique opportunity to work with a group of talented and energetic people to build on a project management foundation to accelerate the company’s goals. The successful candidate will actively work within our team of scientists, engineers and operations on projects involving development of new technologies, concept engineering and new product development in the ophthalmic medical device industry.

The person will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining integrated project plans, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Owning projects execution across the product development lifecycle, including concept development and feasibility assessment, requirements, design, verification & validation, pre-clinical and clinical activities, and manufacturing transfer.
• Driving project scope definition, objectives, key-results, schedules, and success metrics in collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.
• Managing cross-functional teams across Software, Hardware, Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations.
• Owning critical path analysis, dependency management, resource planning, and schedule recovery strategies.
• Leading phase-gate reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, Design Reviews, etc.) and ensuring readiness criteria are met.
• Maintaining project documentation and records in accordance with company Quality Management System requirements.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, issues, and dependencies, while driving timely resolution of execution challenges.
• Monitoring project performance using appropriate planning and tracking tools, metrics, and reporting mechanisms.
• Driving Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid development methodologies as appropriate for the project and organizational needs.
• Facilitating alignment between technical teams and leadership while maintaining focus on company objectives and product milestones.

Basic Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Health Sciences, Business, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive, or defense.
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Confluence, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of technical documentation, engineering development processes, and product development workflows.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to be physically present in the office at least three days per week.

Highly Desired Skills and Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum certification.
• Experience in medical device development and familiarity with design controls, risk management, verification and validation activities, and manufacturing transfer.
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA Design Controls (21 CFR 820), IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and related medical device development standards.
• Experience leading projects in startup or high-growth technology environments.
• Ability to understand technical requirements, challenge assumptions, and effectively engage with engineering teams on development trade-offs and execution strategies.
• Experience supporting clinical studies, regulatory submissions, or commercialization activities.
• Previous experience managing projects involving both hardware and software development teams.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found

Duration: Full time Permanent (40 hours per week)

Salary: Commensurate to experience and qualifications

Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

What you can expect from PulseMedica:

• Competitive compensation, group benefits and the option to participate in our employee stock option plan
• Free on-site gym (Jackson’s Gym)
• A role that contributes to helping change people’s lives by enhancing their vision
• A unique opportunity to build, grow, and be part of a team that is going to revolutionize a multi-billion dollar industry
• Hybrid work
• Growth Opportunities to build a small team
• Monthly team events
• Working for a company that was recently Great Place to Work certified!

We believe that diverse teams perform better and that fostering an inclusive work environment is a key part of growing a successful team. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply for this position.