Program Manager

**About Spiden**

Spiden is a Swiss MedTech venture with the vision to use state-of-the-art non-invasive detection techniques to continuously monitor and learn from a wide range of vital indicators, to better manage chronic diseases, to customize critical treatments and, to improve personal health. We are passionate about quality, usability, and simplicity and are proud of our dedication towards creating products that empower our users to take control of their health. We build delightful, life-changing, accessible and inclusive products that display data and insights across multiple platforms, and you will be joining the Spiden team at a very exciting time of growth as we start building the first non-invasive consumer wearable, with a team coming from top tech and health companies (Apple, Google, Abbott, Baxter, Roche, etc.) and world-leading experts in the field (ETH, EPFL, Columbia, Princeton, Harvard, etc.).

**Your mission**

You’ll be responsible for:

- ** Program Leadership**: Provide end-to-end program management for the health wearable launch, from initial concept to market release.
- ** Cross-Functional Coordination**: Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Design, QA/RA, Marketing and Commercial teams to ensure product launch.
- ** Product Development Oversight**: Monitor the development of the wearable hardware, ensuring it meets design specifications, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
- ** App and Cloud Integration**: Oversee the development and integration of the mobile app and cloud services, ensuring seamless functionality and user experience.
- ** Risk Management**: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the project stays on track.
- ** Stakeholder Communication**: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing regular updates on program status and addressing any concerns.
- ** Budget and Resource Allocation**: Manage the program budget, allocate resources effectively, and ensure the program delivers within the agreed-upon financial parameters.
- ** Quality Assurance**: Implement quality assurance processes to ensure the product meets all performance and safety standards.
- ** Market Readiness**: Coordinate with Product and Commercial teams to prepare for product launch, including promotional materials, distribution channels, and customer support infrastructure.
- ** Feedback and Improvement**: Collect and analyze feedback from early adopters and beta testers to make necessary improvements before the full market release.

**Your profile**
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Health Technology, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of program management experience, preferably in Health Technology, Wearables, or Consumer Electronics.
- Proven track record of managing complex projects with cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of product development cycles, from concept to manufacturing to market launch.
- Experience with mobile app development and cloud services integration.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- PMP, Agile, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- Experience in a start-up or fast-paced growth environment is highly desirable.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a forward-thinking mindset.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

**We offer**
- ** A front-row seat to cutting-edge health technology.** You’ll be joining a team that is challenging the status quo in machine learning, personalized health, and predictive medicine and play a significant role in shaping their first product.
- ** Diversity & equal opportunity.** With 18 nationalities in the company, we strive to build a highly diverse and exciting environment. Spiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
- ** Mentorship & career growth opportunities.** Our team is highly dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of exciting backgrounds, experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We want you to grow with Spiden.
- ** Work/life balance.** Working at a growing MedTech start-up is demanding and our goals are ambitious, which is why our team puts a strong emphasis on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Therefore, we offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal life.
- ** Competitive benefit package**. Despite being a smaller organization, we place great importance on your contributions and offer compet