Think Surgical is Hiring a Product Manager Near Fremont, CA
JOB SUMMARY The Product Manager works directly with external and internal stakeholders to gather product requirements and deliver engineering product vision and concepts that result in products that appeal broadly to the company’s target markets. Actively supports commercialization of advancements of current products and next generation robotic surgical systems and digital health platforms. Produces and implements product plans to achieve company goals. Effectively communicates and contributes in a high-level, dynamic environment. This position is based in the Fremont, CA office. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESSupport product brand and prioritization of new product and product enhancement decisions that maximize profitable business growth.Assess global competitive technologies, products, strategies. Leverage insights within product development process.Identify market requirements and customer needs, translating these into marketing specifications for product development.Work to continuously improve product functionality and performance with the goal of delivering evolutionary and “best in class” products.Assess post market surveillance to assimilate customer feedback into meaningful product improvements.Contribute to development of global strategic plans by building a business case for new product opportunities.Interface with engineering, operations, quality, regulatory, clinicians, marketing, and sales to help achieve product and company goals.Attends conferences to maintain knowledge of technologies, clinical trends, and surgeon contacts.Works with Marketing to develop sales tools, collateral, and digital assets.Participates in customer visits and develops thought leader and key account relationships. Ensure all inventories, parts, regulatory measures, forms, procedures, and other resources and internal approvals are readily available to launch the product by target date and support it throughout the product lifespan through multifunctional group coordination.Ensure all system, part, instruments, and disposable inventories are in adequate amount to support commercial and internal demand from groups such as Engineering and customer support to prevent interruptions in commercial activities and internal operations while also preventing excessive inventory level.Assist with key marketing events and customer visits as necessary. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESN/A QUALIFICATIONS Required:2 years of technology-based product management experience.4 years of medical device product management experience. Track record of bringing products from early development into commercial use.Experience in upstream product management, working with internal and external stakeholders completing product development and product launch deliverablesManage the upstream and downstream product management of THINK Surgical’s robotic platformsExperience defining user needs and translating to product specificationsAbility to communicate effectively with external product users and effectively capture their feedback.Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, initiative, judgment, creativity and problem-solving ability.Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize work demands amongst frequently changing priorities and deadlinesAbility to learn quickly and problem solve in a highly dynamic environmentStrong communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.Excellent computer skills, including Windows, MS office, and project management.High level of integrity and work ethicUndergraduate Degree in Life Science, Engineering or Business fieldsKnowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable Quality SystemStandards Preferred:Biomedical Engineering or marketing/business degree and MBA preferredExperience working as a product owner with agile development teamExperience with cloud-based medical product software developmentExperience in UI/UX development and user-centered designExperience in clinical research, engineering development and project managementExperience in CT based planning software, surgical robotics, orthopedic surgical navigation, and joint replacement instruments and/or surgical techniques are desirable. COMPETENCIES Manages Complexity Business Insight Situational Adaptability Optimizes Work Processes Communicates Effectively Balances Stakeholders Collaborates PersuadesDrives ResultsDrives Vision and PurposeStrategic Mindset PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENTMust be able to remain in a stationary position and operate office equipment for a prolonged period of time.Physical activities include, but not limited to constant manual dexterity, moving about the work site, and/or handling objects weighing up to 20 lbs.Other infrequent physical activities include, but not limited to, positioning self to complete assigned tasks, and ascending/descending floors and/or ladders.Occasionally work around moving mechanical parts.Must be able to work in a schedule that commensurate with business operation, including work during weekends, holidays and/or times outside of normal business hours.Must be able to travel as business necessitates (up to 30-40 %). Disclaimer:The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Reasonable accommodations may be possible to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. THINK Surgical, Inc. (“THINK”) is committed to hiring the best qualified candidates for approved positions while engaging in recruitment and selection practices that are in compliance with all applicable employment laws. It is the policy of THINK to provide equal employment opportunity for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of any protected status. Any qualified applicant or employee with a disability who requires an accommodation in connection with his/her employment at THINK should contact Human Resources and request an accommodation. THINK also participates in E-Verify, a web-based system that allows THINK to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States.Actual compensation offered will depend on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, work experience, education, skill level, and/or other business and organizational needs.THINK Surgical, Inc. also participates in E-Verify, a web-based system that allows THINK to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States.
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