Program Manager, Life Sciences

Title: Program Manager, Life SciencesStart2 Group is looking for a highly driven Program Manager with experience running accelerator programs to help execute our existing Life Sciences Accelerator program that is focused on helping medical device, diagnostics, lab tools, digital health, and biotech startups with US market discovery and access, and US commercialization strategies and plans.Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Job Function: Full-timeStart: ImmediatelyCompensation: $90,000-$120,000 based on experienceKey ResponsibilitiesProgram Execution: Execute our Life Sciences Accelerator programs and provide direct, relevant mentoring input, working directly with international life sciences and medical device startups, helping to identify the appropriate commercial, clinical, and regulatory strategies to support U.S. market entry.Accountable for program delivery and compliance as it relates to execution and reporting to government agencies and private organizations that fund our programs.Perform project management and mentor management tasks for startups in our programs, including arranging and preparing regular update meetings and calls with portfolio companies and mentors, record minutes, and follow up on action items.Establish and maintain close relationships with mentors to ensure the highest program quality.Understand and benchmark the progress of our startups as they move through the program.Collect and report metrics on the program and startups’ performance quarterly.Mentor & Subject Matter Expert Network: Manage mentor and subject matter expert network at a deep level; facilitate mentor matching for deep-dive and weekly project meetings with companies in our program.Recruit new mentors and subject matter experts as programs or startups require.Ecosystem & Community Engagement: Work hand-in-hand with our International Scouting Team to assess the pipeline of startups poised for growth, their fit within the Life Sciences programs, and identify synergies with other Start2 teams and locations.Reporting & Fundraising Support:Ensure compliance with reporting requirements tied to government contracts and grants, including timely submission of progress reports, metrics, and financial documentation.What You’ll Bring to the Role Experience & Competencies:BS or MS in relevant biomedical or related discipline.3+ years in life sciences innovation and accelerator, with an emphasis on medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health.Track record of enabling de-risking and scaling of medtech and related startups, and an understanding the biotech-related CROs.Experiential understanding of medical devices and regulatory pathways including FDA, clinical validation, reimbursement, and commercialization.Experience at an accelerator, running your own startup or entrepreneurial project, or experience in an operational role in a medtech, diagnostic, or digital health startup.Experience establishing relationships within the medtech, diagnostic, or digital health innovation system. Skills & Attributes: Proactive and organized, with exceptional coordination skills, a focus on quality, and attention to detail.Comfortable with program ownership and autonomy, and working in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment with evolving priorities.Ability to build trust and communicate effectively across scientific, business, and cross-cultural contexts.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; structured and analytical approach to problem-solving.Other Requirements:Ability to travel domestically, with occasional international travel.Professional working proficiency in English.Authorized to work in the United States.What We OfferAn exciting international work environment with many opportunities to learn and grow,An open-minded and motivated team that excels at completing tasks together, relying on excellent performance, teamwork, and humor,Opportunity to work independently with plenty of creative freedom, openness, and space for new ideas, impulses, and methods,A small team where everyone has the opportunity to lead projects and a voice to bring new ideas to the table,A role that creates real impact within the global startup and innovation community,Competitive benefits, including 100% employer-paid healthcare and 401k options.How to ApplyPlease submit your application via email to Lauren Desrosiers at the address below by September 15, 2026. Along with your resume, please include a one-page cover letter that tells us about yourself, explains why you want to work at Start2 Group, and highlights why you are a good fit for this position.ContactLauren DesrosiersHR Manager, Start2 Group, Inc.lauren.desrosiers@start2.groupAs part of the application process, candidates will be required to complete a Predictive Index behavioral assessment to assess cultural fit and personality traits. This assessment takes approximately 6 minutes to complete and will help us understand how well your skills and personality align with the requirements of the role and our company culture. The link to the assessment is provided below: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/94JJ/ProgramManagerLifeSciences_Aug2026_193039About Start2 GroupStart2 Group finds, funds and accelerates biotech, medtech, and deep tech academic projects and startups enabling them to de-risk, translate and commercialize more successfully. For the past 14 years, Start2 programs have provided early-stage projects and ventures with non-dilutive funding and highly individualized mentoring from subject matter experts to de-risk development, strengthen commercialization and regulatory plans, and improve fundability. Start2 has 100+ employees in 19 offices spanning the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyStart2 Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.