Horizon Surgical Systems, Inc.
Medical Device
ProgramLead
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“Program Lead at Horizon Surgical Systems, Inc.. Skills: Program Lead, Medical device product development, Cross-functional program management, AI-driven surgical robotic systems, Waterfall and agile methodologies. Drive execution and maintain organizational alignment across R&D, regulatory, quality, clinical, and manufacturing teams. Identify and flag deviations early with clear rationale and proposed mitigations”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver superior patient outcomes and surgeon experiences; Expand access to care; Provide superior capabilities to the human surgeon; Enhance patient outcomes; Turning cataract surgery into a physical-AI robotic workflow and surgery; Meaningfully advance ophthalmic surgery and patient outcomes at global scale
Industry & Context.
Identify and flag deviations early with clear rationale and proposed mitigations; Proactively identify program risks and issues across all functional areas; Escalate program risks and issues to senior leadership with supporting context and proposed mitigations
Serve as the on-site coordination hub in Los Angeles, Bridging a distributed team, Travel Requirements: Minimal / as needed, Relocation: Negotiable
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or closely related field), 8–12 years of project or program management experience in medical device product development, Demonstrated ability to carry complex, multi-disciplinary hardware-software programs through full development cycles - from concept through verification, validation, and regulatory submission, Deep fluency with both waterfall and agile methodologies, Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, High organizational intelligence - experience building accountability and alignment across multi-disciplinary teams without direct authority, Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a high-growth, resource-constrained environment, Candidates without medical device industry experience will not be considered
Nice to Have
Advanced degree, Experience with FDA design controls, stage-gate development processes, IDE or 510(k) pre-submission activities, Background in surgical robotics, ophthalmic devices, capital equipment, or complex electromechanical product development, Familiarity with systems engineering principles, requirements traceability, or V-model development, PMP or equivalent certification
What You'll Do.
Drive execution and maintain organizational alignment across R&D
and manufacturing teams
Identify and flag deviations early with clear rationale and proposed mitigations
Integrate regulatory affairs
and manufacturing into program planning and execution
Ensure project strategies align with design control requirements
applicable regulatory pathways
and quality system obligations
Proactively identify program risks and issues across all functional areas
Escalate program risks and issues to senior leadership with supporting context and proposed mitigations
Prepare and deliver sharp
accurate program status reports to senior leadership
Surface what is on track
and what needs a decision
Serve as the on-site coordination hub in Los Angeles
bridging a distributed team and keeping alignment tight between remote and in-person members
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate and work together; Building accountability and alignment across multi-disciplinary teams without direct authority; Bridging a distributed team and keeping alignment tight between remote and in-person members
Communication Scope
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Distill complex, multi-team program status into concise, decision-ready summaries for senior leadership; Prepare and deliver sharp, accurate program status reports to senior leadership
Process & Methodology
Program management, Project management, Managing complex, cross-functional medical device programs, Waterfall methodologies, Agile methodologies, Stage-gate development processes
Full Job Description
Open Position – Program Lead Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. is revolutionizing the world of surgical ophthalmology by developing a novel, AI driven, and imaging-guided surgical robotic system. Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. aims to expand access to care, provide superior capabilities to the human surgeon, and enhance patient outcomes. Microsurgery in general and Ophthalmology are subfields of surgery for which the surgical outcomes can be significantly improved by robotic systems to allow superior dexterity, precision, accuracy, and visualization beyond the human surgeon’s own capabilities. We are seeking highly motivated, and intellectually inquisitive individuals looking to make a positive impact on healthcare via the development of robotic technology. The core values of Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. are: Commitment to Excellence: We aim to deliver superior patient outcomes and surgeon experiences Passion for Creativity and Innovation: We are driven by new ideas and aim to push the boundaries of what's possible Teamwork and Camaraderie: We achieve our best when we collaborate and work together Welcoming of Critical Opinion: We are enriched by constructive criticism and support the best ideas Personal Accountability: We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. offers: An opportunity to build autonomous surgical robotic systems driven by image guidance and AI technology for the future of affordable, high-quality healthcare. The opportunity to work alongside clinicians, engineers, and global leaders in cutting-edge AI, imaging, and robotics technology. Competitive compensation and an excellent company-paid benefits package. Role Description Horizon Surgical Systems is building the world's first AI-native surgical robot for ophthalmic surgery. Cataract surgery is the most-performed procedure in medicine, and we're turning it into a physical-AI robotic workflow and surgery. We are seeking a
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