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The company’s mission is to revolutionize the premium cataract surgery experience by allowing surgeons to partner with their patients to achieve optimized results for every unique eye.\nOVERVIEW:\nThe Technical Program Manager, New Product Development (TPM, NPD) will serve as a cross-functional program owner for the next generation of RxSight's Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) and its accessories, leading critical NPD programs from early concept and feasibility through development, verification and validation, regulatory approval, manufacturing transfer, and commercial launch. This role combines structured program leadership, systems thinking, and hands-on technical contribution: the TPM will define and own integrated NPD program plans, drive high-quality technical studies and design control documentation, and continuously elevate NPD program management practices and outcomes across a dynamic NPD ecosystem.\nThe TPM will develop sufficient working knowledge of key product attributes, risks, and processes to connect specialist input, orchestrate and complete integrated plans, manage interdependencies, and drive strategic programs that enhance product performance, quality, and manufacturability, and accelerate time-to-market. The TPM will partner closely with R&D, Manufacturing Operations, Global Supply Chain, Commercial, Quality, Clinical, and Regulatory teams, championing cross-functional collaboration and synergy. The TPM will act as a central hub for strong team communication, and serve as a trusted leader who organizes complex work, motivates and empowers the entire cross-functional team, ensures clear ownership and follow-through, and maintains the momentum and focus of a fast-paced, innovative NPD program.\nRequirements\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nOwn and Orchestrate NPD Programs\nLead cross-functional NPD and change control programs for the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) and accessories from early concept and feasibility through development, verification and validation, regulatory approval, manufacturing transfer, and commercial launch.\nDefine and own integrated NPD program plans, including scope, milestones, technical and non-technical deliverables, risks, and dependencies across R&D, manufacturing operations, global supply chain, commercial, quality, clinical, and regulatory.\nDesign and lead effective cross-functional program meetings, stand-ups, design reviews, and technical stand-ups; ensure decisions, actions, ownership, and key technical and program details are clearly documented and driven to closure.\nWork with R&D and product management to translate user needs, product requirements, and performance targets into structured program roadmaps and plans.\nDrive High-Quality Studies and Documentation\nLead the creation, development, and finalization of key design history file technical documentation including the risk management file, product development requirements, technical protocols and reports for R&D and verification studies, and technical memos.\nPlan, document, and lead feasibility, characterization, verification, and validation studies and supporting activities, ensuring that technical studies (e.g., process verification, biological evaluation, chemical characterization, shelf-life stability, and performance testing) are planned, resourced appropriately, integrated into overall program timelines, and executed on schedule.\nChampion Cross-Functional Teamwork and Coordination\nPartner with Regulatory and Quality to align NPD program activities, design and development documentation, and risk assessments with quality system requirements and submission strategies, and to ensure readiness for audits.\nCollaborate with Manufacturing Operations and Global Supply Chain to incorporate manufacturing and supply chain requirements in NPD planning. \nEnsure smooth handoff from development to manufacturing transfer, including clear expectations and plans for equipment qualification, process validation, manufacturing transfer, and production ramp-up.\nContinuously collaborate with, communicate with, and educate cross-functional partners on program strategies, plans, and priorities, fostering a culture of strong, energetic cross-functional communication and synergistic teamwork across all functions.\nElevate Program Practices and Outcomes\nIdentify cross-program and system-level risks, gaps, and opportunities within the LAL NPD portfolio; propose and drive mitigation plans and improvements that enhance product performance, quality, manufacturability, and time-to-market.\nCreate and provide clear, concise status updates and dashboards to stakeholders, highlighting accomplishments, upcoming milestones, key decisions, issues, and mitigation plans; adjust plans as needed based on new information and organizational priorities.\nDefine and maintain NPD program governance and controls (e.g. phase gates, decision forums, ownership of domains), while maintaining high team empowerment and motivation. \nTrack program-level outcomes and benefits (e.g. product performance, cost, quality, time-to-market), ensuring NPD program deliverables remain aligned with business objectives. \nContinuously improve program management practices by collaboratively designing, piloting, and refining scalable, tailormade processes, tools, and templates; proactively identify gaps in how we manage, collaborate, coordinate, and communicate NPD work, and lead cross-functional efforts to close those gaps. \nREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:\nStrong understanding of medical device product development in a regulated environment, including requirements definition, feasibility, verification, validation, manufacturing transfer, and post-market change control.\nWorking knowledge of medical device design controls, quality systems, and risk management principles (e.g., 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971), with the ability and willingness to deepen this knowledge on the job.\nStrong analytical and systems-thinking skills, including the ability to interpret test results and program data, identify cross-program trends and risks, and connect findings to product performance, quality, and manufacturability.\nDemonstrated commitment to continuously deepening understanding of LAL technology, its performance characteristics, its manufacturing processes, and its regulatory context and requirements.\nComfortable operating as both a program leader and technical contributor, moving seamlessly between orchestrating cross-functional work and rolling up sleeves on technical tasks.\nExcellent communication skills including both oral and written formats, with the ability to tailor program and technical information to different audiences (technicians, engineers, leadership, quality, regulatory, and commercial) and drive substantive discussions and decisions.\nProven ability to coordinate complex, cross-functional technical programs, build practical plans that account for organizational priorities, and ensure on-time completion of critical deliverables in a fast-paced environment.\nComfortable with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar) and data/documentation systems (e.g., electronic quality management system, Microsoft Power BI) used to plan, track, and communicate NPD-related work and outcomes.\nDemonstrated skill in facilitating and leading effective, empowering cross-functional meetings and design reviews; able to structure agendas, clarify ownership, resolve ambiguities, and follow through on action items.\nAbility to interface effectively with external partners, including technical consultants, contract manufacturers, test labs, key suppliers, and other development partners, ensuring their activities are managed and integrated into NPD program plans. \nSelf-motivated and proactive; able to advance programs effectively with minimal supervision, proactively anticipate and account for risks and gaps, and take initiative to propose and implement program-level improvements.\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nNone\nEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING:\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related technical discipline required. \nAdvanced degree (MS or PhD) in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field is a plus but not required.\nExperience\nApproximately six or more years of progressively responsible experience in medical device product development, project management, program management, quality engineering, R&D engineering, or a closely related discipline. \n3+ years of direct program or project management responsibility leading cross-functional technical teams from concept through verification/validation and into manufacturing and commercial launch.\nExperience working within structured quality systems and design controls (e.g., 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485), ideally including ownership or coordination of design history file elements.\nExperience coordinating work with external partners (consultants, test labs, or key suppliers) preferred.\nExperience in a small or growing organization, with demonstrated ability to help build or mature processes, is a plus.\nFamiliarity with good manufacturing practices (GMP) and good documentation practices (GDP). Experience with good laboratory practices (GLP) is a plus.\nTraining\nPMP, PgMP, or similar project/program management certification is a plus but not required.\nTraining or coursework in medical device regulations, design & development, quality systems, risk management, process validation, human factors, and/or similar, is a plus.\nCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:\nNone\nCOMPUTER SKILLS:\nProficiency with standard productivity and collaboration tools, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Teams, and SharePoint for data analysis, documentation, and cross-functional communication.\nExperience using Business Intelligence software such as Power BI preferred. \nExperience using project and resource management tools (SmartSheet preferred).\nCompetence with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab, JMP, or similar) for statistical analysis, trending, and presentation of test results and performance data preferred. \nFamiliarity with CAD and drawing tools sufficient to review engineering drawings, understand critical dimensions, and collaborate effectively with design and manufacturing teams (direct, hands-on expertise preferred but not required).\n Notice to Staffing Agencies and Search Firms\nRxSight does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or search firms for any employment opportunities. All agency engagements must be authorized in writing for a specific position by RxSight’s Talent Acquisition department. Any resumes or candidate information submitted without such specific engagement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RxSight. 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