IMRIS · 1 month ago
Head of MRI Product Development
North Billerica, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$215K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expIMRIS Imaging, Inc. is a leader in image guidance solutions, providing integrated image-guided therapy environments. The Head of MRI Product Development will drive the end-to-end program for a new MRI system, overseeing integration, verification, and release while managing a cross-functional team.
Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead the development of a new MRI system, integrating magnet, gradient, RF, electronics, software, and mechanical subsystems
Build and oversee a cross-functional team and coordinate internal and external partners including consultants with responsibilities spanning acquisition software and back-end hardware/software, patient table, control electronics, systems, and testing disciplines
Drive system-level integration, verification, and validation activities
Develop and manage the program plan, budget, and milestone tracking — ensuring delivery on schedule, cost, and performance targets
Oversee design control, risk management, and regulatory compliance (IEC 60601, ISO 13485)
Partner with Operations to ensure manufacturability, serviceability, and quality readiness
Report progress, risks, and mitigation plans clearly to the executive team and Board
Qualification
Required
10+ years in MRI system product development
Direct experience leading system integration or full scanner programs at OEMs (GE, Siemens, Philips, Canon, one of the Specialty MR companies or equivalent)
Strong understanding of MRI subsystem interfaces — magnet, gradient, RF, control electronics, and imaging software
Led or significantly contributed to building or integrating a full MRI scanner
Understands MR physics - field homogeneity, gradient linearity, SNR, image artifacts, and how engineering decisions impact clinical performance
Excellent communication and leadership skills — able to engage at both the lab bench and boardroom levels
Bachelor's or master's in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering (PhD preferred)
Proven ability to lead multi-site, cross-functional engineering teams in a regulated environment (Class II/III)
Skilled in stage-gate program management (Concept → Design → Integration → Verification → Validation → Launch), risk-based decision-making, and structured problem-solving (FMEA, CAPA, RCA)
Experience working with suppliers and partners to integrate external subsystems into a cohesive system
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k) Savings Plan plus matching
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Vision Insurance
Generous paid time off and sick leave
Incentive Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Company
IMRIS
IMRIS provides an image-guided therapy environment, facilitating timely information to clinicians to use during surgical procedures.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$36.83MKey Investors
Deerfield
2025-02-19Acquired
2013-09-25Post Ipo Debt· $36.83M
2010-11-26IPO
Leadership Team
Shalabh Chandra
Chief Executive Officer
Denis Sutton
Executive Vice President HR
Recent News
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