Research and Development Project Manager

Position: R&D Project Manager

About ViewRay® Systems:

ViewRay Systems, Inc. is a private technology company seeking to provide the global radiation therapy community with advanced medical instruments incorporating the highest level of technology possible. Our belief is that only significant technological innovation can enable society to conquer disease. Our mission is to dare to change the paradigms of medicine and solve “impossible” technical problems to enable clinicians to effect a cure to save precious human lives, mitigate pain and suffering, and enhance quality of life. Our vision is to become the world’s leader in producing highly-effective innovative technology to cure cancer. 

ViewRay Systems designs, manufactures, and markets the MRIdian A3i® radiation therapy system to treat cancer patients with the smallest radiation therapy margins available with the highest patient throughput demonstrated for the most complicated cases The system treats by aligning the sharpest radiation therapy beam on the market to diagnostic quality magnetic resonance images (MRIs) of the patient, adapts the treatment plan to the reality of the patient, and then uses the real-time MRIs to control the beam and record real-time doses delivered to the patient. 

Job Description:

ViewRay Systems is currently seeking a Program Manager, who will share our passion for conquering cancer and help us develop systems novel cancer therapy systems. 

Responsibilities:

• Leading complex hardware project cross-functional teams in R&D to deliver product development scope and meet organizational objectives. 

• Defining and managing integrated project management plans in accordance with the product development process, quality management system, and regulatory requirements while maintaining the flexibility to optimize the project scope and strategy as needed during project execution.

• Creating, managing, and tracking all project related materials including but not limited to schedules, resources, status reports, key project constraints and change orders

• Manage the day-to-day activities associated with their projects

• Resolve any interpersonal changes with team members to ensure product development is proceeding along the proposed plan

• Serve as the primary liaison for stakeholders, and external partners/vendors, providing regular updates and managing expectations.

• Ensure all program activities and documentation (e.g., Design History Files) comply with industry standards and regulations such as FDA 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or related degree.

• At least three years of Project Management experience as well as understanding and application of the product development lifecycle is required

• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to lead and influence teams comprised of both technical, non-technical, and commercial resources. The ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) across all levels of the organization is required.

Valued Qualifications:

• Planning and schedule management, project risk management, stakeholder management, problem solving, conflict management, and decision making. 

• Experience with design changes, design transfer and manufacturing process validation 

• Working understanding of MS Project and schedule variance

• Familiarity with and experience working under the following standards or similar: ISO 13485, 14971, IEC 60601, 62304, 62366.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person in Milpitas, CA

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off

ViewRay Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected disabled or Vietnam Era Veteran, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Reference: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2800541