What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product Owner position at Ascendum Solutions?
3-6 month contract to hire, candidates should be eligible to work for any employer in the United States without needing Visa sponsorship
Key Responsibilitie
- sVisionary, strategic, action-oriented, growth mindset to build and lead the end-to-end development of innovative task trainers and accessories that complement our existing product lines, delivering market-driven solutions on a quarterly release cadence driving consistent pipeline growth
- .Work closely with the Patient Simulator Product Managers that Manage the full product lifecycle: to ensure alignment, staying current of trends and ensure we are meeting market needs
- .Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies, including product backlog management and technical feasibility assessment
- sConduct market research, competitive analysis, and user research utilizing AI and business intelligence tools; organize end-user focus groups, usability studies, pilot programs for clinician
- sEnsure all products comply with healthcare industry regulations (e.g. FDA, HIPAA, CE) and manage regulatory submissions/clinical validations where require
- dMonitor product performance by tracking KPIs (NPS, user adoption, ROI, outcomes) and leveraging analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI
- )Lead creation, execution, and ongoing iteration of go-to-market, pricing, and reimbursement strategies for simulation product
- sDevelop and maintain strategic partnerships with clinical stakeholders, academic institutions, and regulatory bodies for product trials and validatio
- nAlign cross-functional priorities and mitigate risks; ensure commercial, sales, R&D, and compliance teams operate effectively togethe
- rStay current with healthcare simulation trends, technology, and international regulatory/cultural requirements for global market adaptatio
- nOwn lifecycle risk management including legacy product retiremen
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Ideal Experien
ceAcademic Credentia
- lsBachelor’s degree in engineering (require
- d)Relevant graduate degree or certificate (preferre
d)
Career Experie
- nce2–5 years in product management in healthcare, med-tech, or technology sect
- orsProven track record developing, launching, and scaling successful healthcare or simulation produ
- ctsExperience managing clinical validation, regulatory submissions, and field test
- ingExperience with agile product management, backlog and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asa
na)
Commercial Competen
- ciesDemonstrated ability to teach customers new perspectives and challenge existing processes to improve outc
- omesExperienced in tailored sales messaging and guiding buying jour
- neysCapable of building credibility, driving urgency for change, and addressing stakeholder pain po
- intsFluency in KPIs, business analytics, and ROI anal
- ysisProficient with Microsoft 365, CRM (Salesforce preferred), LinkedIn, Zoominfo, Power BI, and AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, e
tc.)
Personal Attri
- butesMission-driven with a passion for safety, health, and product
- ivityHigh learning agility, intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and capacity for aut
- onomyResults-oriented, competitive, ethical, professional, and excellent communi
- catorComfortable teaching technology and new processes to o
thers
Other Requir
- ementsAble and willing to travel domestically
- (~20%)Valid driver’s l
- icenseAbility to lift items weighing up to 80 pounds occasionally for demos/trade show
- setupWillingness to work with international teams, adapt to global regulations and cultural n
- uancesDeals effectively with ambiguity: Able to make decisions, drive progress, and maintain focus when faced with unclear situations, shifting priorities, or incomplete inform