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Heartflow is a medical technology company advancing the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, the #1 cause of death worldwide, using cutting-edge technology. The flagship product—an AI-driven, non-invasive cardiac test supported by the ACC/AHA Chest Pain Guidelines called the Heartflow FFRCT Analysis—provides a color-coded, 3D model of a patient’s coronary arteries indicating the impact blockages have on blood flow to the heart. Heartflow is the first AI-driven non-invasive integrated heart care solution across the CCTA pathway that helps clinicians identify stenoses in the coronary arteries (RoadMapAnalysis), assess coronary blood flow (FFRCT Analysis), and characterize and quantify coronary atherosclerosis (Plaque Analysis). Our pipeline of products is growing and so is our team; join us in helping to revolutionize precision heartcare.
Heartflow is a VC-backed company that has received international recognition for healthcare innovation, supported by medical societies worldwide, cleared for use in the US, UK, Europe, Japan, and Canada, and has been used for more than 400,000 patients globally.
The Director of Product Management will play a critical leadership role in shaping and driving the future of our AI-based software products. This role will oversee key product areas, manage product managers, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of solutions that meet business and customer needs. The Director will collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, customer success, program management, and regulatory teams to define, prioritize, and execute the product roadmap while adhering to high standards of compliance and regulatory guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Key Product Areas: Take ownership of key product areas within our AI-based software solutions. Lead product managers and cross-functional teams from definition to delivery. Ensure alignment with broader product strategy and business objectives.
- Define and Prioritize: Prioritize product initiatives aligned with business goals and customer needs. Deliver clear product requirements and scope. Manage the product backlog and defect prioritization efficiently.
- Product Strategy & Roadmap: Collaborate with senior leadership to contribute to overall product strategy and roadmap, representing your key product area.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, lead, and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a collaborative, customer-focused, and high-performance environment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, customer success, program management, and regulatory teams to deliver successful products.
- Customer & Market Insights: Engage with customers to gather feedback and use market research to inform product decisions.
- Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: Ensure products meet medical device regulations and compliance standards.
- Measure Product Success: Define and track key performance metrics, using data to improve products.
Skills Needed:
- Proven ability to lead product areas, collaborate with leadership, and drive successful outcomes in a cross-functional environment.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a focus on developing product managers and team performance.
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, influencing product direction with stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, engaging effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
- Customer-centric mindset, understanding customer challenges and translating feedback into product improvements.
- Ability to make pragmatic decisions based on data and insights, even when data is incomplete.
Educational & Work Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field.
- 8+ years in product management, including at least 3 years managing product managers, preferably in software as a medical device or digital health.
- Experience in regulated industries, especially medical devices.
Estimated annual base salary: $180,000-$240,000, plus bonus and stock options.
Heartflow is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment.