Director Product Management

Imperative Care; Campbell, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401k plan

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Parental leave program

Job summary

Imperative Care in Campbell, California is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead upstream activities for its peripheral vascular portfolio and to guide product lifecycle decisions. This hybrid, full-time role centers on owning roadmaps, customer needs, and competitive positioning while building a high-performing team.

You will translate customer insights into actionable product strategies, define success metrics, and partner with Finance on forecasts and business cases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or similar; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in medical device/pharmaceutical field, with 5+ years in product management.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects and leading a team.
• Ability to translate user needs into product features and value propositions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Own franchise-level product roadmaps and lifecycle decisions.
• Lead a team of Product Managers and drive performance.
• Translate VOC insights into roadmaps and prioritization.
• Develop KPIs linking product performance to outcomes.
• Collaborate with Finance on forecasting and business case development.
• Lead product claims, value propositions, pricing, and launch strategies.

Skills

Product management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Marketing/Business or similar

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Director Product Management

Location: This position is based in our Campbell, California offices. This position is hybrid and full-time

Why Imperative Care?

Do you want to make a real impact on patients? Imperative Care is changing the way stroke and vascular diseases are treated.As part of our team, you’d be developing breakthroughs that will revolutionize the future of stroke care. Every day, the technologies that we develop at Imperative Care directly impact human lives. Our focus is on the needs of the patient, and they come first in everything we do.

What You’ll Do

Lead the Product Management team responsible for driving upstream activities for Imperative Care’s peripheral vascular portfolio. This position is responsible for managing a team of Product Managers tasked with owning the product lifecycle / roadmap, user needs, product value proposition, voice of customer, competitive analysis, portfolio positioning, and product launches.

• Own franchise-level product roadmaps, competitive positioning, user needs, and product lifecycle.
• Manage and develop a team of Product Managers, driving accountability and performance while creating a culture of excellence, trust, and ownership.
• Translate insights sourced from voice-of-customer, Sales, and real-world data into clear product roadmaps, feature prioritization, and lifecycle decisions.
• Develop KPIs and product-centric success metrics which directly tie product performance to user needs and business outcomes.
• Partner with Finance to support franchise-level product forecasting, lifecycle planning, and new product business case development.
• Lead team’s development of product claims, value propositions, pricing, and launch strategies.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or similar. MBA preferred.
• 10+ years related experience in the medical device/pharmaceutical field, including 5+ years in product management
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and product lines while simultaneously managing a team of individual contributors
• Proven ability to manage product lifecycles, communicate compelling product stories and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Job specific requirements:

• Experience translating user needs into medical device features and product value propositions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Track record of effective collaboration across marketing, engineering, clinical affairs, operations, commercial, and regulatory departments
• Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize multiple data sources into clear insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is required

General requirements:

• Creative thinker and problem-solver; Goal-oriented and self-motivated
• Prioritizes multipleresponsibilities and projects, manages time with skill
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-driven work style
• Ability to work and lead cross-functionally, be flexible and adaptable, and to work under pressure
• Knows how to collaborate and communicate effectively in remote environments
• Must be willing to travel 30- 40% of the time

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits include a stake in our collective success with stock options, competitive salaries, a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, and a parental leave program.

Salary Range $220,000 – 250,000 annually

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Imperative Care considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer. As part of our total rewards package, Imperative Care offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.

The posted salary range reflects compensation for employees based in the local Bay Area market. For candidates hired outside of this geographic area, compensation may vary and be adjusted based on location, local market conditions, and other factors