Project Manager, Innovation

Concept Development and Exploration

• • Lead ideation sessions and innovation workshops to generate and refine new concepts in medical imaging technology, defining and documenting requirements.
  • Develop comprehensive business cases for potential innovations, therapeutic area expansion, including market analysis, competitive landscape, case studies and potential return on investment.
  • Collaborate with scientific advisors and medical leadership to identify emerging trends and unmet needs in the medical imaging field.
  • Conduct initial feasibility assessments of innovative concepts, evaluating technical viability and alignment with organizational strategy.

Proof of Concept and Prototyping

• • Oversee the development of proof-of-concept models and early prototypes for promising imaging innovations.
  • Coordinate with R&D, AI/ML, Product team members or external partners to translate innovative ideas into tangible demonstrations or minimum viable products with clear a strategy for integration with Alimentiv’s existing products and/or computer system portfolio.
  • Manage resources and budgets for prototype development, ensuring efficient use of resources while maximizing innovation output.
  • Facilitate testing and validation of prototypes, gathering data to support further development decisions.

Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement

• • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets for innovation initiatives through gated development cycles.
  • Implement agile methodologies to enhance project flexibility and responsiveness in the early stages of innovation.
  • Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product operations, Quality Assurance, Medical R&D, Imaging Operations, and Commercial, to ensure alignment of innovation efforts.
  • Manage the appropriate creation, delivery, maintenance of related data, documents, equipment and tools, instructions, and training.
  • Act as project/vendor lead for innovation partners or vendors, supporting selection of third-party vendors and audits, serving as primary liaison throughout the project life cycle ensuring internal and external expectations are appropriately managed.

Innovation Assessment and Transition

• • Conduct market need assessments and competitive analyses to validate the potential of innovative concepts.
  • Develop and track innovation metrics to measure project success and potential impact.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on innovation projects for phase gate reviews.
  • Facilitate the smooth transition of promising innovations to the product development pipeline.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor's Degree + 4-6 years of related experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in early-stage product development, innovation management, and ability to navigate the complexities of R&D in a regulated industry.
  • Strong understanding of medical imaging/clinical research industry, emerging imaging technologies and trends
  • Knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, software as medical device (SaMD) development processes and regulations. Experience leading cloud and digital first technology strategies.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, communication and presentation abilities
  • Experience with agile development practices.
  • Abilities to work independently and self-motivate, strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

• • Home-based.