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Medical Device Engineering Lead (VP Level)

Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. is a venture-backed startup focused on developing non-invasive device-based therapies for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. They seek a part-time VP of Medical Device Engineering to lead cross-functional teams in delivering scalable, compliant hardware systems from design through commercialization.

Skills

  • Deep expertise in regulated medical device development (Class II or III).
  • Experience with FDA QMSR 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, ISO 14971, and IEC 62304.
  • Strong leadership of cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Hands-on hardware and systems engineering skills.
  • Excellent communication bridging technical and executive levels.
  • Knowledge of design control, risk management, and verification/validation practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and systems disciplines.
  • Translate strategic vision into executable engineering plans that meet product, regulatory, and business goals.
  • Oversee hardware/software integration in compliance with FDA Class II medical device standards.
  • Ensure design control and documentation aligned with ISO 13485 and FDA QMSR.
  • Collaborate with Regulatory, Clinical, Quality teams to support FDA filings including Pre-Sub and 510(k).
  • Drive root cause analysis and resolution for hardware issues with Quality and Operations.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional groups to align engineering with business milestones.
  • Establish scalable engineering processes for requirements management, risk mitigation, and issue tracking.
  • Monitor engineering budgets, resources, and schedules for on-time delivery.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or related field required.
  • Master’s or advanced technical degree preferred.

Benefits

  • Flexible part-time work model with hybrid onsite requirements.
  • Opportunity to lead transformative neurodegenerative therapeutics development.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge medical device innovation and regulatory pathways.
  • Collaborative, mission-driven startup culture.
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July 17, 2025
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