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Technical Program Manager, AI Research

Prenuvo

Prenuvo

Software Engineering, IT, Operations, Data Science
British Columbia, Canada · Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted on Nov 2, 2024

About Us

At Prenuvo, we are on a mission to flip the paradigm from reactive “sick-care” to proactive health care. Our award-winning whole body scan is fast (under 1 hour), safe (MRI has no ionizing radiation), and non-invasive (no contrast). Our unique integrated stack of optimized hardware, software, and increasingly AI, coupled with the patient-centric experience of our clinics across North America, have allowed us to lead the charge against “we caught it too late again.” Prenuvo operates preventative screening clinics in Vancouver, Silicon Valley, Dallas, Houston, Boca Raton, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, New York City, Buffalo, Bethesda, Chicago, and Atlanta, with more clinics in North America and internationally in the next 2 years.

We're seeking a skilled and innovative Technical Program Manager, AI Research to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will drive the success of our AI and clinical research projects from ideation to proof of concept (POC) development, ensuring they align with our mission and business objectives. You'll manage dedicated research teams and work closely with internal and external specialists to understand their needs, extract their wants, and create comprehensive product requirement documents (PRDs).

Help reshape the world through proactive healthcare while working with cutting-edge technology and high performing teams with deep expertise - join us to make a difference in people’s lives!

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the ideation and conceptualization of AI and clinical research projects.
  • Develop and manage POCs, ensuring alignment with company goals and research objectives.
  • Collaborate with internal and external specialists, including radiologists, AI researchers, and medical professionals, to gather requirements and translate them into detailed PRDs.
  • Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration to ensure seamless project development and transition to the production phase.
  • Drive research and innovation initiatives, staying abreast of the latest advancements in AI, MRI technology, and medical research.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Report on project status, KPIs, and other relevant metrics to senior leadership.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with research and POC projects.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager, overseeing AI and clinical research projects.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, fostering cross-functional teamwork and alignment.
  • Deep understanding of AI technologies, MRI technology, and medical research.
  • Ability to translate technical details into user-friendly language and vice versa.
  • Experience working with QA, Product, and Engineering teams, ensuring products meet quality standards.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using data to drive decision-making.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities.
  • Results-driven mindset with a focus on delivering impactful and innovative products.
  • MS or PhD degree in AI, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Imaging, or a related field.
  • Track record of publications and intellectual property (IP) development.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and FDA processes is a plus.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • Successful ideation and development of POCs.
  • Effective collaboration with specialists to understand needs and create comprehensive PRDs.
  • Timely and within-budget delivery of research projects.
  • Seamless transition of POC projects to production with minimal disruptions.
  • Continuous innovation and contribution to the body of scientific knowledge.

Our Values

First: we are Pioneers

  • Transforming healthcare requires divergent thinking, bias for action, disciplined experimentation, and consistent grit and determination to maintain momentum. This journey is as challenging as it is rewarding.

Second: we are Platform-Builders

  • We’re always building foundations that allow us to achieve tomorrow more than we did today. We never lose sight of what’s ahead – in a mindset of ownership and duty to our mission.

Above all: we are Patients

  • We could all be the next person who walks through our very doors, seeking clarity or peace of mind. We are proud of our impact on our patients’ lives, and we won’t stop till everyone can benefit from our work.

What We Offer

  • An avenue to make a positive impact on people's lives and their health
  • We believe in preventative healthcare for everyone, including our team - Prenuvo provides free, whole-body scans to each team member
  • Growth opportunities are at the heart of our people journey, we’re doing big things with bright minds - there is no single path to success, it can be shaped along the way
  • Building strong relationships is at the core of everything we do - our team gets together each week to connect, share, and socialize
  • Recognizing time away to restore is vital to our wellbeing - we have a flexible vacation policy and we will encourage you to use it
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, including Mental Health coverage, to support you and your family
  • The base salary for this role ranges from $130,000-$190,000 in local currency, depending upon experience

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

As part of the hiring process, successful candidates will undergo a background check in compliance to applicable federal, provincial, and state rules.

Please be advised that official communication from our recruitment team will only come from our authorized domain [prenuvo.com]. If you are contacted by a recruiter, please ensure their email address ends with @prenuvo.com. We do not use third-party recruitment services or any other email domains for hiring purposes. If you receive communication that you believe to be fraudulent, please report it immediately to jobs@prenuvo.com.