Technical Program Manager
San Francisco, CA (hybrid) | Full-Time | Reports to: Chief Product Officer Fareon, Inc. is a clinical-stage biophysics company based in San Francisco pioneering a new class of noninvasive therapies for brain disorders, brain injuries, and neurodevelopmental conditions. The company’s Fareon Restore™ platform delivers proprietary Microtesla Magnetic Therapy (MMT), precisely calibrated electromagnetic fields designed to activate biological pathways associated with resolution of inflammation and oxidative stress, repair, and recovery in the brain. The lead program targets cognitive impairment related to Long COVID, a substantial unmet need in neurology for which there are currently no approved treatments. Fareon is advancing late-stage clinical development of this first indication while expanding a broader pipeline enabled by the shared Fareon Restore platform. Fareon is entering a defining phase of growth as it executes on the multicenter pivotal RECLAIM trial while building the clinical and organizational foundation required to bring a first-in-class biophysics platform through marketing authorization and commercialization. Beyond Long COVID, Fareon is expanding development into brain disorders marked by neuroinflammation and oxidative stress, including post-concussion syndrome, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and autism spectrum disorder. We are a team of passionate, high-achieving professionals driven by scientific rigor, curiosity, and meaningful impact. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, clarity, accountability, and continuous learning.
Our values include:
Meaningful Work: We do work that inspires, excites, and energizes us, and we strive for outcomes that have a positive impact on humanity.
Meaningful Relationships: We build meaningful relationships through genuine care for one another. We use tools to navigate conflict. We don’t take ourselves too seriously.
Curiosity: We harness curiosity to learn rapidly, consider diverse perspectives, and challenge assumptions.
Failing Well: We celebrate “good failures” openly and emphasize failing fast. This allows us to take strategic risks and learn quickly.
Clarity: We prioritize clear goals for individuals, teams, and the company as a whole.
Integrity and Trust: We are a team of high integrity individuals who trust each other to do outstanding work.
THE ROLE:
As one of Fareon’s earliest hires, the Technical Program Manager will be a critical connector for the company, keeping our most important programs on schedule, on budget, and visible to everyone who depends on them. This individual will work directly with the Chief Product Officer to coordinate two parallel streams of work: the manufacturing ramp of our delivery system and the development of our companion software applications. The CPO retains accountability for design control decisions; the TPM keeps those programs moving and their records complete. The role will also initially have a dotted line to the VP of Research, with ~25% of time spent supporting projects in the Fareon lab, including grant-supported programs. This is a hands-on role in a three-person company that is about to grow significantly. The TPM will be expected to build the lightweight processes, tools, and reporting rhythms that let a small team execute like a much larger one. Task scope will range from program planning and vendor management to shipping and service. The right candidate works independently, communicates crisply, and is energized rather than unsettled by a dynamic environment where priorities evolve as the company learns. Priorities for the first six months are, in order: (1) keeping the manufacturing ramp with our contract manufacturer on schedule and fully documented, (2) maintaining the Design History File so that it is audit-ready at every stage gate, and (3) running the delivery cadence for our patient-facing mobile app. Software program scope and lab support expand as the first two programs stabilize. As Fareon grows, so does this role. The Technical Program Manager position is designed to expand with the company, with a clear path toward senior program leadership as our clinical, engineering, and manufacturing programs scale. You will be based in or near San Francisco, CA (strongly preferred) and work a hybrid schedule with three days per week in our office and lab in Potrero Hill. RESPONSIBILITIESSupport of Medical Device Design Control Processes Maintain the Design History File for Fareon’s delivery system under the direction of the CPO, who retains design control accountability Organize and run stage gate reviews, capturing decisions and maintaining action item logs Coordinate external resources to execute on required testing to support device registration Keep program records audit-ready Manufacturing Ramp Tracking Coordinate Fareon’s manufacturing ramp, tracking schedules, deliverables, and dependencies across contract manufacturers, component suppliers, and external engineering partners Maintain the integrated manufacturing timeline, flag risks early, and drive open issues to closure Serve as a day-to-day coordination point for external vendors and contractors, tracking statements of work, deliverables, and invoices against plan, and escalating when commitments slip Software Development Program Management Manage the execution of software application development projects, beginning with our patient-facing mobile app and the trial coordinator dashboard, and expanding to the fleet management system Coordinate with external development teams, track milestones against plan, and make sure requirements, decisions, and changes are documented Lab and Grant Program Support Assist our scientific leadership in managing projects in the Fareon lab, including planning experiments and studies as projects with timelines, resources, and deliverables For grant-supported work, track milestones, budgets, and reporting deadlines so that every deliverable and report is delivered on time Develop Processes and ToolsIn cooperation with CPO, establish a project management toolkit for the company, including templates, trackers, and meeting rhythms Build and maintain simple, durable program dashboards and status reporting Prepare program summaries for board, investor, and grant-related updates as needed Leverage approved AI tools to multiply your effectiveness Support fundraising and strategic diligence activities as requestedA Little Bit of Everything Else When NeededTest, pack, and ship devices Debug/repair/refurbish devices in the field remotely and in person Other unanticipated technical and quasi-technical tasks that might arise What success in the first 12-24 months looks like: Tools and processes implemented to provide up-to-date insight into project status Smooth running communications with manufacturing partner Design History File complete and audit-ready at every stage gate, with no audit findings attributable to program records Several opportunities identified for process improvement, with implementation completed Proactive expansion of responsibilities based on observation of need
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in technical field relevant to Fareon’s work, preferably an engineering discipline3–6 years of program or project management experience in a technical, fast-moving environment, such as medical devices, biotech, hardware, or connected products
- Demonstrated ability to run multiple concurrent workstreams independently, with minimal supervision and a strong sense of ownership
- Experience coordinating external partners, such as contract manufacturers, engineering firms, or software development vendors
- Fluency with modern project management and collaboration tools, and comfort using approved AI tools to work faster and smarter
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, paired with the judgment to distinguish what matters from what merely looks urgent
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to distill complex, cross-disciplinary programs into clear status for executives and partners
- Comfort operating in a startup environment where you will be both process builder and hands-on contributor, and where the plan will change as the company learns
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in medical device or other regulated product development, including familiarity with design controls, ISO 13485 quality systems, or clinical-stage programs
- Exposure to manufacturing scale-up or design transfer for physical products
- Experience supporting grant-funded research, including milestone and budget reporting to federal or foundation sponsors
- Familiarity with software development practices sufficient to run an effective cadence with engineering teamsPMP, PgMP, or similar certification is welcome but is not a substitute for practical, hands-on program execution
- Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
Fareon is at the beginning of its scaling journey. The person who takes this role and excels will be positioned to grow into senior program leadership, with the opportunity to shape and eventually lead program management across multiple disciplines as the organization expands.
Comp & equity
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus meaningful early-stage equity. As an early hire in a Series A company, you will have significant influence on technical execution and team culture.
Why FareonFirst-mover in a novel biophysics approach to brain repair, with improvements across multiple cognitive domains and emotional wellbeing in a randomized, sham-controlled pilot trial
Platform architecture creates compounding value across every new indication
Public Benefit Corporation structure aligns mission with incentives
Small, senior team where your work directly shapes the product and the company
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately