Director, Product Management

Director, Product Management

Location
Redwood City, CA 94065
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Category

A rapidly growing leader in surgical robotics is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead and execute product strategy across a portfolio of capital equipment, software, and disposable medical device products.

This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for defining product vision, developing long-term roadmap strategy, and driving commercialization efforts for both existing and next-generation technologies. The successful candidate will lead a team of product managers while partnering closely with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Clinical, Regulatory, and Operations teams to bring innovative products to market and improve patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Portfolio Leadership

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives
  • Lead portfolio planning and prioritization across capital equipment, software, digital solutions, and disposable products
  • Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer assessments to identify growth opportunities
  • Build business cases for new products, enhancements, and strategic investments

Product Lifecycle Management

  • Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through commercialization and post-market optimization
  • Drive successful product launches and adoption strategies
  • Monitor market performance and recommend enhancements to maximize commercial success
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless product development and execution

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance
  • Establish development plans, performance goals, and succession strategies
  • Recruit and scale product management talent as the organization grows

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner closely with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on product investments and portfolio decisions
  • Translate customer and market insights into actionable product strategies

Operational & Financial Management

  • Support product planning, forecasting, budgeting, and resource allocation
  • Track key performance metrics and use data to inform product decisions
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and cybersecurity requirements within the medical device environment

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • 8+ years of product management experience within medical devices, medical technology, or surgical robotics
  • 4+ years of leadership experience managing product management teams
  • Proven track record of defining and executing successful product strategies
  • Strong understanding of medical device regulatory environments, including FDA, MDR, and healthcare technology requirements
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives from concept through commercialization
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities

Why Consider This Opportunity

  • Lead product strategy for a category-defining surgical robotics platform
  • Manage and develop a growing team of product leaders
  • High visibility with executive leadership and direct influence on company strategy
  • Opportunity to shape the future of innovative medical technologies and improve patient outcomes globally
  • Significant runway for professional growth within a rapidly expanding organization

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