Program Officer, Medical Devices

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is the largest nonprofit dedicated to combating poverty, disease, and inequity globally. Founded on the principle that all individuals, regardless of their identity or circumstances, deserve the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives, the foundation emphasizes diversity among its employees to reflect the populations it serves. It offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage without premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, retirement contributions, regional holidays, and opportunities for community engagement among employees. The foundation is committed to fostering an environment that supports both personal and professional growth for its staff.

Job Overview:
As a Program Officer for Medical Devices, you will be instrumental in managing a portfolio of investments aimed at advancing medical device technologies that enhance maternal, neonatal, and women's health. This includes developing devices for managing respiratory distress syndrome, intrapartum monitoring, antenatal care innovations, and neonatal care packages. Your role will involve collaborating with various internal and external partners to ensure that medical devices are effectively designed, tested, and deployed within public health programs. You will leverage your expertise in medical device development, including clinical use case prioritization, validation, regulatory pathways, and market access strategies, to work closely with product development partners, global health organizations, and policymakers. This position is based in New Delhi and reports to the Senior Manager of Medical Devices at the foundation's India Country Office.

Duties and Responsibilities:
In this collaborative role, you will engage with multiple Program Strategy Teams (PSTs) in Seattle and across the India Country Office (ICO) to facilitate new product development and scaling. Your responsibilities will include designing, structuring, and managing grants and contracts for medical device innovation focused on maternal, neonatal, and women's health. You will identify and select partner institutions, shaping the scope and strategy for grants and contracts to align with strategic goals. You will apply milestone-based performance metrics to assist in decision-making processes, provide technical and strategic support to grantees and contractors, and ensure alignment with foundation priorities. Additionally, you will review interim and final reports, write evaluations, and document lessons learned across related grants and contracts. You will also analyze opportunities in maternal, neonatal, and respiratory health to identify potential diagnostic investments and establish relationships with key institutions to foster collaboration and adoption of innovative products and technologies.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field, with advanced degrees such as a Master’s or PhD preferred. A minimum of five years of experience in medical device development, regulatory affairs, or market access, particularly in India or low and middle-income countries (LMICs), is required. A deep understanding of the medical device product development lifecycle, from concept through validation and commercialization, is essential. Familiarity with India's medical device policy ecosystem and experience working with relevant agencies, such as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), is also necessary. Strong portfolio and project management skills, analytical thinking, and excellent communication abilities are crucial for synthesizing evidence into actionable insights and preparing high-quality briefings for leadership.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field as a minimum qualification. Candidates with advanced degrees, such as a Master’s or PhD, are preferred, indicating a higher level of expertise and knowledge in relevant fields.

Experience:
The role necessitates a minimum of five years of experience, with a preference for candidates who have worked in medical device development, regulatory affairs, or market access, particularly in the context of India and low and middle-income countries. A comprehensive understanding of the medical device product development lifecycle is essential, as well as familiarity with the regulatory landscape and market access strategies.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international nature of the organization and the collaborative work with global partners. Knowledge of local languages may be beneficial for effective communication within the Indian context.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and requires the ability to legally work in India without visa sponsorship. Candidates should be prepared for travel up to 30% of the time. The application deadline is set for 15 September 202

• The hiring process includes a standard background check, and accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application process. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of their background.