Program Manager

Program Manager

 

MedTech Innovator is the world’s largest life science accelerator, committed to improving human health by supporting startups and scale-ups that are transforming healthcare.

We are seeking a Program Manager to support operational execution across one or more innovation-focused programs and strategic initiatives.

This role is responsible for coordinating program operations, managing timelines and deliverables, supporting stakeholder communications, and helping ensure successful execution across a range of initiatives and partnerships. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working across cross-functional teams, external partners, startups, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys building operational structure, improving processes, and supporting mission-driven innovation programs.

Program responsibilities may evolve over time as initiatives are launched, expanded, modified, or concluded.

Who You Are

 

●      Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong project and program management skills

●      Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

●      Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively across internal and external stakeholders

●      Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to operate independently in a remote setting

●      Interested in healthcare innovation, life sciences, technology, startups, research, public-private partnerships, and/or related sectors

●      Experienced in program management, operations, partnerships, project coordination, grants/contracts administration, healthcare innovation, nonprofit programs, research environments, or related fields

●      Familiarity with grant-funded, contract-funded, federally supported, or compliance-oriented programs preferred

●      Comfortable working with operational systems, trackers, reporting tools, and process development

●      Proficient with tools such as Airtable, Google Workspace, Excel, Slack, Zoom, and related collaboration platforms

●      Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

 

What You’ll Do

 

Program Operations

●      Support day-to-day operational execution across one or more programs or initiatives

●      Manage timelines, deliverables, workflows, and ongoing coordination across multiple stakeholders

●      Develop and maintain operational systems, trackers, templates, SOPs, and internal documentation

●      Identify operational challenges, risks, or bottlenecks and help coordinate solutions

●      Support cross-functional collaboration across internal teams and external partners

●      Contribute to process improvement and operational efficiency efforts across programs

 

Stakeholder Coordination

●      Coordinate communications, scheduling, and logistics across internal teams, external partners, reviewers, consultants, startups, and other stakeholders

●      Support onboarding and coordination of subject matter experts, reviewers, consultants, and advisors

●      Help maintain strong working relationships across program stakeholders

●      Support participating organizations and partners throughout program execution by answering questions, coordinating logistics, and tracking deliverables

 

Application & Evaluation Support

●      Support development and execution of application materials, review processes, evaluation workflows, and stakeholder guidance

●      Coordinate submission tracking, reviewer assignments, communications, and related operational activities

●      Facilitate meetings, discussions, and preparation of summaries, recommendations, and supporting materials

 

Reporting &