Product Manager(R&D and Regulatory)

Pluslife • San Diego, CA

2h

About The Position

1. Own the end-to-end product lifecycle—from concept definition through regulatory submission, launch, and post-launch release management.
2. Partner with R&D, Quality/Regulatory (QA/RA), and Manufacturing to define product requirements, design transfer deliverables, and risk management documentation.
3. Work closely with clinicians, veterinarians, and laboratory stakeholders to identify workflow pain points and translate them into clear user needs and product requirements.
4. Conduct structured market and competitive analysis for diagnostic reagents and POCT systems.
5. Support regulatory strategy and clinical study planning, including pathways such as FDA 510(k), CLIA Waiver, EUA, and (for veterinary diagnostics) USDA-CVB-related requirements.
6. Drive commercialization readiness, including labeling, Instructions for Use (IFU), training programs, and a closed-loop process for post-market feedback.
7. Build and continuously improve internal documentation and processes to strengthen Pluslife’s U.S. product development system and compliance practices.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of product management experience in IVD, medical devices, or life sciences.
• Working knowledge of FDA/IVD regulatory frameworks; experience in ISO 13485 and/or CLIA-regulated environments.
• Ability to bridge scientific details, clinical workflows, and business decision-making effectively.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration experience (R&D, Regulatory/Quality, Clinical Affairs, Manufacturing, Sales).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to align clinical experts, engineering teams, and leadership.
• Highly structured, analytical, and execution-focused; prioritizes measurable outcomes over theory.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in veterinary diagnostics, public health, or POCT diagnostic programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle—from concept definition through regulatory submission, launch, and post-launch release management.
• Partner with R&D, Quality/Regulatory (QA/RA), and Manufacturing to define product requirements, design transfer deliverables, and risk management documentation.
• Work closely with clinicians, veterinarians, and laboratory stakeholders to identify workflow pain points and translate them into clear user needs and product requirements.
• Conduct structured market and competitive analysis for diagnostic reagents and POCT systems.
• Support regulatory strategy and clinical study planning, including pathways such as FDA 510(k), CLIA Waiver, EUA, and (for veterinary diagnostics) USDA-CVB-related requirements.
• Drive commercialization readiness, including labeling, Instructions for Use (IFU), training programs, and a closed-loop process for post-market feedback.
• Build and continuously improve internal documentation and processes to strengthen Pluslife’s U.S. product development system and compliance practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed