Product development manager (contract)

At Cosmo, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare through our groundbreaking technology. With our innovative advancements in live endoscopy, we are transforming the landscape of medical diagnostics. Our dedication to excellence has resulted in creating GI Genius: our AI-enabled medical device for live endoscopy has received FDA approval and is successfully deployed in hospitals worldwide, making a significant impact in the field of healthcare. The Product Development Manager is responsible for driving the creation, evolution, and lifecycle of a portfolio of AI-enabled medical technologies. Operating at the intersection of strategy, engineering, and clinical value, this role leads cross-functional development teams, interfaces with external partners such as Medtronic, and ensures products advance through Cosmo’s Product Development Process (PDP) and Quality Management System (QMS) with clarity, speed, and compliance.

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The ideal candidate combines a strong technical background with outstanding communication skills, strategic thinking, and a high sense of ownership.

Own the development roadmap for a defined portfolio of MedTech AI products.
Translate strategic goals from the Director of Product Strategy into actionable development plans.
Assess risks, dependencies, and trade-offs to guide technical and strategic choices.
Ensure product requirements align with clinical needs, regulatory constraints, and partner expectations.
Form and lead core teams by selecting resources from the R&D Factory (engineering, AI, hardware, software, clinical, etc.).
Collaborate closely with the Director of Operations to monitor execution, timelines, resources, and deliverables.
Ensure PDP stages are completed rigorously, with clarity on inputs, outputs, and decision gates.
Communicate development status, i.e. progress, challenges, risks and opportunities, clearly and proactively across internal and external audiences
Weigh technical risks versus strategic priorities to ensure robust, high-quality outcomes.
Regulatory & Quality Integration
Ensure projects follow the QMS, PDP, design control, and risk management requirements.
Coordinate with Regulatory Affairs and Quality teams throughout the development lifecycle.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
~5–10 years of experience in product development within medical devices, healthcare technology, or similar regulated environments.
~ Strong understanding of software-driven medical devices, AI products, or imaging-based systems.
~ Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex development programs.
~ Strong decision-making capabilities with the ability to evaluate technical options and risks. xjrgpwk

Experience in AI/ML, medical imaging, or real-time clinical software.
Familiarity with MDR, FDA processes, design control, and ISO 13485.
Expected travel is 30%

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