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TransMedics is the global leader in portable normothermic organ perfusion for heart, lung, and liver transplantation. In 2027, we will introduce the OCS Kidney System globally, the first organ system built on the OCS Gen-3.0 platform. We are scaling our internal and external product and clinical development efforts to begin global clinical activities with the OCS Kidney in H2 2027. To lead the clinical execution of this strategic program, we are creating a new surgical and clinical leadership role.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Head of the OCS Kidney Program is accountable for all preclinical and clinical aspects of the program, from development of the clinical use model, through clinical development and interactions with the FDA and international regulatory bodies, to commercial launch in the U.S. and Europe. Partnering closely with every functional area of the business, this leader will help shape strategic decisions for the OCS Kidney System and share accountability for clinical trial success, global revenue and volume targets, customer adoption, and long-term program success.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Product Development, Preclinical Development & Strategy
- Own all clinical input into product development, design validation, and regulatory readiness for the OCS Kidney program
- Optimize clinical use workflow for the OCS Kidney to maximize clinical value and adoption
- Develop and refine the OCS Kidney use model from R&D through clinical application, ensuring alignment with product design, workflow requirements, and clinical practice
- This role will own:
- Design and execution of all preclinical studies required by U.S. and international regulatory bodies to enable initiation of the first-in-human clinical trial
- Development of the clinical trial protocols and statistical analysis plans in partnership with Clinical Affairs and Regulatory leadership
- Development, and execution of surgical and clinical training requirements and protocols for internal and external users of the OCS Kidney System
- Clinical requirements for OCS Kidney digital control, remote monitoring, and user experience within the OCS NOP Connect digital ecosystem, in partnership with the Digital Development team
- Clinical requirements for all future OCS Kidney product improvements and redesigns, based on clinical customer feedback and usability findings
Clinical Trial Support and Clinical User Interaction
- Partner in selecting the initial clinical trial centers globally
- Lead clinical outreach to promote the program, in collaboration with the Commercial and Clinical Affairs teams
- Own engagement and relationships with surgical leaders at ALL U.S. trial centers
- Serve as the program’s clinical representative before the CEC and DSMB for all OCS Kidney trials
- Accountable for meeting enrollment targets and ensuring timely collection and cleaning of trial data to support on-time regulatory submissions with Clinical Affairs
- Own all clinical communications to trial sites regarding trial progress
- Accountable for all clinical data presentations to U.S. and international regulatory bodies for the OCS Kidney program and clinical users
- Lead clinical data interpretation and positioning for the final clinical study reports of the OCS Kidney trials
Clinical Adoption and Commercial Support
- Build and maintain strong relationships with OCS Kidney System users globally, including individual clinicians, hospital systems, and OPOs
- Lead the planning and execution of user and investigator meetings for the OCS Kidney program
- Partner with the Commercial team to introduce the OCS Kidney System to clinical programs globally
- Monitor and report OCS Kidney System utilization, device-related issues, user feedback, and other clinically relevant information to key stakeholders on a defined cadence
- Lead the clinical assessment of all field and user complaints through resolution, in direct partnership with the Quality team
- Develop and own the clinical content of all OCS Kidney System customer communications, including PIBs, Clinical Use Models, and field notifications
- Support the development of scientific presentations and draft clinical abstracts and publications for OCS Kidney users
Other Surgical and Strategic Tasks
- Participate in all strategic leadership meetings focused on the OCS Kidney program
- Perform liver and kidney donor procurement missions in the Northeast region, or elsewhere as needed
- Perform other TransMedics duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- MD with advanced surgical training in abdominal organ transplantation
- 7+ years of independent surgical experience including abdominal organ procurement
- Upholds the highest moral and ethical standards
- Proven leader with the ability to build, manage, and develop teams while fostering a strong culture of engagement and accountability
- Exceptional customer-facing skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clinical staff at sites and serve as a strong advocate for the OCS platform
- Ability to lead teams calmly and decisively, with clear direction, in time-sensitive, mission-critical environments
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and clinical sites at all levels of the organization
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, hands-on self-starter
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and at all levels of the company
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex clinical and/or commercial programs and projects
- Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment under the time and stress constraints inherent to donor surgery and organ transplantation
How success is measured
- Timely delivery of results and executes corporate goals is paramount
- Builds a high-performing team and strong bench of talent accountable for day-to-day execution of the program’s critical tasks
- 360-degree feedback from peers, direct reports, managers, and external clinical users and collaborators
- Maintains a calm, composed demeanor under pressure
- Provides the highest quality surgical service and maintains surgical availability to meet mission demand
- Maintains zero tolerance for ethical, moral, or interpersonal misconduct with peers
Working conditions
Executive role with 24/7 accountability. Participates in the executive on-call escalation rotation and must be reachable during active critical cases. Requires regular presence in the Clinical Command Center; travel to transplant centers, OPOs, and industry meetings; and occasional observation of procedures in clinical settings.
As part of our long-term growth plans, TransMedics is excited to announce our plan to relocate our headquarters (HQ) to Somerville, MA by 2028. We chose this location because we believe it is a place where innovation will thrive. Our new state-of-the-art headquarters is designed to support collaboration, creativity, and discovery. We believe this will be a place where we can continue to do things few thought possible in organ transplantation to help patients. Specific timing and role impact may vary.
Every Organ Wasted is a Life Not Saved.
TransMedics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for patients worldwide. Our mission is to help save more patients’ lives by increasing access to viable donor organs for those who are awaiting an organ transplant. To accomplish this mission, we partner closely with transplant stakeholders worldwide and help expand their access to healthy donor organs, while delivering the highest quality technology, service, clinical care and outcomes.
Driven by a passion for improving patient care, we make the impossible possible and keep our employees at the center of everything we do. Together, we strive to enhance the quality of life for transplant recipients and their families, fostering hope and healing in the journey toward better health.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $408,150-$509,050, which represents the company’s current good-faith estimate of compensation for this position. Actual salary will depend on factors such as, but not limited to, candidate experience, qualifications, skills, and the specific work location. This role may also be eligible for bonuses, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and wellness resources). We comply with all U.S. pay transparency laws and do not request or consider salary history.
Employee Benefit:
- Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA
- Dental
- Vision
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- 401K Plan
- Pet insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
INTRODUCTION
TransMedics is the global leader in portable normothermic organ perfusion for heart, lung, and liver transplantation. In 2027, we will introduce the OCS Kidney System globally, the first organ system built on the OCS Gen-3.0 platform. We are scaling our internal and external product and clinical development efforts to begin global clinical activities with the OCS Kidney in H2 2027. To lead the clinical execution of this strategic program, we are creating a new surgical and clinical leadership role.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Head of the OCS Kidney Program is accountable for all preclinical and clinical aspects of the program, from development of the clinical use model, through clinical development and interactions with the FDA and international regulatory bodies, to commercial launch in the U.S. and Europe. Partnering closely with every functional area of the business, this leader will help shape strategic decisions for the OCS Kidney System and share accountability for clinical trial success, global revenue and volume targets, customer adoption, and long-term program success.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Product Development, Preclinical Development & Strategy
- Own all clinical input into product development, design validation, and regulatory readiness for the OCS Kidney program
- Optimize clinical use workflow for the OCS Kidney to maximize clinical value and adoption
- Develop and refine the OCS Kidney use model from R&D through clinical application, ensuring alignment with product design, workflow requirements, and clinical practice
- This role will own:
- Design and execution of all preclinical studies required by U.S. and international regulatory bodies to enable initiation of the first-in-human clinical trial
- Development of the clinical trial protocols and statistical analysis plans in partnership with Clinical Affairs and Regulatory leadership
- Development, and execution of surgical and clinical training requirements and protocols for internal and external users of the OCS Kidney System
- Clinical requirements for OCS Kidney digital control, remote monitoring, and user experience within the OCS NOP Connect digital ecosystem, in partnership with the Digital Development team
- Clinical requirements for all future OCS Kidney product improvements and redesigns, based on clinical customer feedback and usability findings
Clinical Trial Support and Clinical User Interaction
- Partner in selecting the initial clinical trial centers globally
- Lead clinical outreach to promote the program, in collaboration with the Commercial and Clinical Affairs teams
- Own engagement and relationships with surgical leaders at ALL U.S. trial centers
- Serve as the program’s clinical representative before the CEC and DSMB for all OCS Kidney trials
- Accountable for meeting enrollment targets and ensuring timely collection and cleaning of trial data to support on-time regulatory submissions with Clinical Affairs
- Own all clinical communications to trial sites regarding trial progress
- Accountable for all clinical data presentations to U.S. and international regulatory bodies for the OCS Kidney program and clinical users
- Lead clinical data interpretation and positioning for the final clinical study reports of the OCS Kidney trials
Clinical Adoption and Commercial Support
- Build and maintain strong relationships with OCS Kidney System users globally, including individual clinicians, hospital systems, and OPOs
- Lead the planning and execution of user and investigator meetings for the OCS Kidney program
- Partner with the Commercial team to introduce the OCS Kidney System to clinical programs globally
- Monitor and report OCS Kidney System utilization, device-related issues, user feedback, and other clinically relevant information to key stakeholders on a defined cadence
- Lead the clinical assessment of all field and user complaints through resolution, in direct partnership with the Quality team
- Develop and own the clinical content of all OCS Kidney System customer communications, including PIBs, Clinical Use Models, and field notifications
- Support the development of scientific presentations and draft clinical abstracts and publications for OCS Kidney users
Other Surgical and Strategic Tasks
- Participate in all strategic leadership meetings focused on the OCS Kidney program
- Perform liver and kidney donor procurement missions in the Northeast region, or elsewhere as needed
- Perform other TransMedics duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- MD with advanced surgical training in abdominal organ transplantation
- 7+ years of independent surgical experience including abdominal organ procurement
- Upholds the highest moral and ethical standards
- Proven leader with the ability to build, manage, and develop teams while fostering a strong culture of engagement and accountability
- Exceptional customer-facing skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clinical staff at sites and serve as a strong advocate for the OCS platform
- Ability to lead teams calmly and decisively, with clear direction, in time-sensitive, mission-critical environments
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and clinical sites at all levels of the organization
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, hands-on self-starter
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and at all levels of the company
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex clinical and/or commercial programs and projects
- Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment under the time and stress constraints inherent to donor surgery and organ transplantation
How success is measured
- Timely delivery of results and executes corporate goals is paramount
- Builds a high-performing team and strong bench of talent accountable for day-to-day execution of the program’s critical tasks
- 360-degree feedback from peers, direct reports, managers, and external clinical users and collaborators
- Maintains a calm, composed demeanor under pressure
- Provides the highest quality surgical service and maintains surgical availability to meet mission demand
- Maintains zero tolerance for ethical, moral, or interpersonal misconduct with peers
Working conditions
Executive role with 24/7 accountability. Participates in the executive on-call escalation rotation and must be reachable during active critical cases. Requires regular presence in the Clinical Command Center; travel to transplant centers, OPOs, and industry meetings; and occasional observation of procedures in clinical settings.
As part of our long-term growth plans, TransMedics is excited to announce our plan to relocate our headquarters (HQ) to Somerville, MA by 2028. We chose this location because we believe it is a place where innovation will thrive. Our new state-of-the-art headquarters is designed to support collaboration, creativity, and discovery. We believe this will be a place where we can continue to do things few thought possible in organ transplantation to help patients. Specific timing and role impact may vary.
Every Organ Wasted is a Life Not Saved.
TransMedics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for patients worldwide. Our mission is to help save more patients’ lives by increasing access to viable donor organs for those who are awaiting an organ transplant. To accomplish this mission, we partner closely with transplant stakeholders worldwide and help expand their access to healthy donor organs, while delivering the highest quality technology, service, clinical care and outcomes.
Driven by a passion for improving patient care, we make the impossible possible and keep our employees at the center of everything we do. Together, we strive to enhance the quality of life for transplant recipients and their families, fostering hope and healing in the journey toward better health.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $408,150-$509,050, which represents the company’s current good-faith estimate of compensation for this position. Actual salary will depend on factors such as, but not limited to, candidate experience, qualifications, skills, and the specific work location. This role may also be eligible for bonuses, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and wellness resources). We comply with all U.S. pay transparency laws and do not request or consider salary history.
Employee Benefit:
- Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA
- Dental
- Vision
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- 401K Plan
- Pet insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Target technical and engineering roles first
Transmedics's sponsorship activity centers on specialized technical positions tied to its medical device platform. Focus your applications on engineering, clinical, and scientific roles where visa sponsorship is most consistently offered and clearly tied to the company's core work.
Understand the regulatory environment you're entering
Medical device companies like Transmedics operate under strict FDA oversight, so hiring decisions move carefully. Demonstrating familiarity with regulated industry workflows, such as quality systems or clinical protocols, strengthens your candidacy and signals readiness for a compliance-heavy environment.
Align your background with organ transplant technology
Transmedics has a narrow, deep product focus in perfusion and organ preservation. The stronger the overlap between your prior experience and transplant medicine, medical devices, or critical care technology, the more compelling your application will be to their hiring team.
Confirm sponsorship eligibility before applying
Transmedics sponsors the H-1B, F-1 OPT, and TN visa types. Before applying, verify that your visa category is one they actively support. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history and avoid wasted applications.
Apply well ahead of the H-1B cap deadline
If you're targeting H-1B sponsorship, timing matters. Transmedics would need to register you before the annual April lottery window. Begin conversations with the company no later than late January to allow time for internal approvals and legal preparation before the registration opens.
Emphasize highly specialized, hard-to-hire skills
Niche medical device companies sponsor visas when a candidate fills a gap that's genuinely difficult to hire domestically. Lean into any expertise in perfusion science, biomedical engineering, or clinical device operations, these are the qualifications most likely to make sponsorship straightforward to justify.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Transmedics sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Transmedics sponsors H-1B visas. The company has an active sponsorship track record for roles requiring specialized expertise, particularly in technical and clinical areas connected to its organ transplant technology platform. If you're targeting an H-1B, focus on positions where your qualifications align closely with Transmedics's core product and regulatory environment.
Which visa types does Transmedics sponsor?
Transmedics sponsors the H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and TN visa categories. This covers a range of international candidates, from students on OPT completing their degree in a STEM field to Canadian and Mexican professionals qualifying under the TN classification. Confirm the current status of your target visa type directly with the company's HR team during the hiring process.
Which departments or roles at Transmedics are most likely to receive visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship at Transmedics tends to follow specialized technical and clinical hiring. Roles in biomedical engineering, clinical science, device operations, and quality or regulatory affairs are the most natural fit for H-1B or TN visa sponsorship given the company's product focus and the specialized credentials those positions require. General administrative or non-technical roles are less commonly sponsored.
How do I find open visa-sponsored jobs at Transmedics?
Migrate Mate is the most efficient way to find visa-sponsored roles at Transmedics. The platform aggregates open positions from verified sponsors and lets you filter by visa type, so you can quickly identify which Transmedics roles are realistically available to international candidates without manually screening every job listing for sponsorship language.
How do I approach the application timeline when targeting sponsorship at Transmedics?
Start early. If you need H-1B sponsorship, the annual registration window opens in March for an October 1 start date, meaning you need an offer in place by late January at the latest. For OPT or TN candidates, timelines are more flexible, but Transmedics's compliance-oriented hiring culture means internal approvals can take several weeks. Build that into your job search calendar.