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Vitara is a startup company developing a major new platform dedicated to improving extreme premature patient outcomes through a revolutionary approach. This approach has proven itself through extensive testing and Vitara is focused on bringing this technology to the market to drastically improve patient outcomes

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Test and Reliability Engineer to drive our engineering testing effort of this new  medical platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in testing and reliability engineering, and a proven track record of successful product evaluation in the medical device sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop protocols and lead the Verification testing effort for the Vitara product line.
• Drive evaluation and improvements of the system for reliability.
• Lead the production of test documentation to support FDA submissions
• Plan and support IEC 60601 safety requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical, human factors, mechanical engineering, regulatory affairs, quality, manufacturing, and vendors, to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Providing guidance and support to enhance the testing skills of engineering staff.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes, and incorporate this knowledge into the engineering strategy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in test/Reliability engineering within the medical device industry.
• Experience writing test protocols for medical devices.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with standard testing procedures.
• Proven track record of successfully leading engineering testing projects.
• Excellent problem-solving, time management/prioritization skills and willing to work on diverse projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience using test equipment (oscilloscope, VOM, thermocouples, thermistors, flow sensors).
• Familiarity with regulatory submissions and standards applicable to medical devices (e.g., FDA 21 CFR 820.30 and ISO 13485).

What We Offer:

• An inspiring mission to change healthcare for premature infants.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Exposure to various aspects of business operations in a startup environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to be a part of a company making a difference in the biotechnology field.

How to Apply: If you are eager to jumpstart your career in accounting while gaining experience in various aspects of operations within a biotechnology startup, we encourage you to apply! Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in this position to Jason Troxell, Controller, [email protected].

Vitara is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

After years of research and development, scientists at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia created an extrauterine, womb-like environment in which the tiniest newborns could continue to develop their lungs and other vital organs, thereby significantly decreasing the morbidity and mortality rates for such early preterm infants.  As a result of this creation and to find the quickest path to commercialization Vitara Biomedical, Inc. was created to provide this groundbreaking technology to the families who need it as soon as possible.

Position Summary:

This Program Management role is critical for driving effective and efficient program delivery across Vitara Biomedical. The role is focused on transformation initiatives that focus on achieving both financial and operational goals.

The Program Manager will report to the CEO. We are seeking a dynamic, purposeful professional who thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment. This individual will have the ability and experience solving highly technical and complex medical device challenges and the drive to take on immediate strategic responsibilities. This pivotal role will drive project excellence by prioritizing, planning, and executing cross-functional initiatives. This is a business and technical – focused role, requiring close collaboration with various business functions and the ability to drive complex, programs.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong business acumen, a proven track record in strategic program implementation, and natural leadership abilities. This person should be analytical, organized, proactive, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity.

Department: Administrative
Location: Philadelphia, PA, Must be willing to be in office >80%
Reports to: CEO
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner with cross-functional departments and technical leads to drive program goals from inception through completion.
• Lead program execution, managing strategy, milestones, budgets, and timelines.
• Develop and maintain project and program assets, including workstream dashboards, and overall status updates.
• Document and share meeting recaps, highlighting key decisions, risks, actions, and assigned responsibilities.
• Lead change management efforts, including stakeholder analysis, communication plans, training material development, and solution adoption.
• Create and monitor program budgets, tracking actuals against planned budgets.
• Define and monitor success metrics across functions to assess program impact.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality and regulatory standards.
• Communicate program status, critical paths, and risk factors clearly across the organization.
• Resolve constraints, conflicts, and challenges that may impact project success.
• Develop project plans, assign tasks, and ensure effective communication methods are in place.
• Coordinate working groups, manage project issues, and escalate as necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Track and report project performance and progress.
• Lead overall program cadence, including executive presentations.
• Ensure alignment between project outputs and business needs.
• Manage project deliverables, ensuring they align with project plans.
• Utilize Smartsheet, SharePoint, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint to organize and maintain project assets.

Qualifications

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• Engineering degree in any related discipline – Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical or Software
• 5+ years experience as a hands on contributor in any of the related disciplines – mechanical, electrical, software or control systems.
• 3+ years as a systems engineer in Medical Device engineering
• Demonstrated track record in establishing, following FMECA techniques, Hazard Analysis
• Hospital based therapeutic device experience required. ECMO devices and/or Hemodynamic support devices preferred.
• Ability to select, integrate sensors, OTS devices, activators for specific functions into the product using a formal deliberate process.
• Understanding of successful validation strategies for medical devices.
• Ability to manage Application Lifecycle Management using appropriate tools (Eg Helix, Test track, Greenlight)
• Excellent written & oral communications skills with a strong emphasis on organizational capabilities
• Demonstrated flexibility in carrying out varied assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in computer skills; Microsoft Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in regulated industries such as biotech/medical industry and/or agile entrepreneurial environment preferred
• Emotional intelligence and ability to perform in fast-paced, dynamic, constantly evolving environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently
• Able to find solutions for working remotely when required
• Must display a high level of initiative and think proactively
• Experience with virtual meeting software (e.g. GoToMeeting, Teams, Zoom, etc.)
• Experience with project management software (e.g. SmartSheet®)
• Strong team player: demonstrated ability and willingness to work on a team, assist team members as needed and accomplish tasks required to achieve goals
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.

What We Offer:

• An inspiring mission to change healthcare for premature infants.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Exposure to various aspects of business operations in a startup environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to be a part of a company making a difference in the biotechnology field.

How to Apply: If you are eager to jumpstart your career in accounting while gaining experience in various aspects of operations within a biotechnology startup, we encourage you to apply! Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in this position to Jason Troxell, Controller, [email protected].

Vitara is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.