Program Manager

About the Role

MedTech Innovator is a leading life sciences accelerator focused on advancing human health by backing startups and growth-stage companies that are reshaping healthcare. The organization is hiring a Program Manager to help run the operational side of one or more innovation programs and strategic initiatives.

This position is centered on keeping programs moving smoothly: coordinating timelines, handling deliverables, maintaining communication with stakeholders, and supporting successful execution across partnerships and initiatives. It calls for excellent organization, a sharp eye for detail, flexibility, and the ability to balance several priorities in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

The right candidate is hands-on, resourceful, and comfortable partnering with internal teams, external collaborators, startups, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders. This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys creating operational systems, refining processes, and contributing to mission-driven innovation work.

Responsibilities may change as programs are launched, expanded, adjusted, or wrapped up.

Who You Are

• You are highly organized, detail-focused, and confident in project and program coordination.
• You can manage several deadlines and workstreams at the same time in a high-paced setting.
• You communicate clearly and work well with both internal teams and external partners.
• You are proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently in a remote environment.
• You have interest in healthcare innovation, life sciences, technology, startups, research, public-private partnerships, or related areas.
• You bring experience in program management, operations, partnerships, project coordination, grants or contracts administration, healthcare innovation, nonprofit programs, research settings, or similar fields.
• Experience with grant-funded, contract-funded, federally supported, or compliance-heavy programs is preferred.
• You are comfortable using operational tools, trackers, reporting systems, and process documentation.
• You have working knowledge of tools such as Airtable, Google Workspace, Excel, Slack, Zoom, and similar collaboration platforms.
• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

What You’ll Do

Program Operations

• Support daily execution across one or more programs or initiatives.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, workflows, and ongoing stakeholder tasks.
• Create and maintain trackers, templates, SOPs, internal records, and other operational documents.
• Spot process issues, risks, or bottlenecks and help drive practical solutions.
• Work with cross-functional internal teams and outside partners to keep programs aligned.
• Help improve efficiency and streamline operational processes across programs.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Manage scheduling, communications, and logistics among internal teams, outside partners, reviewers, consultants, startups, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with onboarding and coordination of subject matter experts, reviewers, consultants, and advisors.
• Help maintain strong working relationships with program stakeholders.
• Support participating organizations and partners by answering questions, coordinating logistics, and tracking deliverables throughout execution.

Application and Evaluation Support

• Assist with building and running application materials, review workflows, evaluation processes, and stakeholder guidance.
• Coordinate submission tracking, reviewer assignments, communications, and related operational work.
• Help facilitate meetings and discussions, and prepare summaries, recommendations, and supporting documents.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare reports, presentations, summaries, and other program materials.
• Keep program files, records, and documentation organized and accessible.
• Track activities, deliverables, communications, and decisions to support program management and reporting.
• Assist with closeout activities, lessons learned documentation, and performance tracking.

Meetings, Events, and Communications

• Support planning and delivery of virtual and in-person meetings, workshops, webinars, showcases, and related events.
• Coordinate agendas, meeting materials, schedules, and follow-up actions.
• Represent the programs professionally in interactions with stakeholders and partners.

Why This Opportunity

• Work on mission-driven programs with meaningful real-world impact.
• Gain exposure to emerging technologies, startups, and the healthcare innovation ecosystem.
• Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-moving environment.
• Enjoy a fully remote setup with very limited travel, under 5% annually.
• Help shape and support expanding programs and strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with industry experts, innovators, partners, and cross-functional teams.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Minimal annual travel requirement of less than 5%.

Equal Opportunity and Eligibility

The employer is committed to an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.

Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States when hired and must not need current or future employment visa sponsorship.

How to Apply

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter by email to the hiring team.

Additional Notes

The listed salary range for this role is $80,000 to $105,000 per year. The final offer will depend on the candidate’s background, skills, qualifications, and relevant market data.

This job description is a general guide to the role and level of responsibility. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be updated, changed, or reassigned at any time depending on organizational and program needs.