Product Manager

Cala Health, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Cala Health is seeking a Product Manager to own the hardware and firmware portfolio across its lifecycle, from development through launch and sustaining. You will define product requirements, support roadmap execution, and ensure alignment with clinical and business objectives.

This hands-on role suits someone with FDA-regulated medical device experience who collaborates with Engineering, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–5 years of experience specifically within FDA-regulated medical devices.
• Able to manage hardware-based products from development and launch through post-market improvements.
• Expertise in Design Controls, requirements management, Human Factors Engineering (HFE), and usability studies.
• Strong VOC (Voice of Customer) research and the ability to translate complex problems into actionable data.
• Proven cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary product owner with full ownership of the product lifecycle.
• Drive product roadmap execution for hardware and firmware planning.
• Translate user and stakeholder needs into clear product requirements and documentation.
• Lead cross-functional readiness for launches and monitor performance.

Skills

Product management

Regulatory compliance

Requirements management

Design Controls

Tools

HFE

Job description

At Cala, we’re working to free people from the burden of chronic disease. We began by creating the first non-invasive prescription therapy for hand tremor. After years of careful fine-tuning and improvements, we recently released kIQ® Plus, our most sophisticated therapy yet. Our products have empowered thousands of people to get back to their lives with confidence and ease.

But we won’t stop there. Our pioneering technology can be applied across neurology, cardiology, and beyond. It’s all part of our mission to help people in their struggle with chronic disease. We’re only just getting started

The Opportunity

Cala Health is seeking a highly motivated Product Manager to join our Product team and to serve as the primary product owner for our physical device hardware and firmware portfolio. You will be responsible for managing products across their lifecycle, from new product development through launch and sustaining. You will help define product requirements, support roadmap execution, and ensure products meet user needs, clinical requirements, and business objectives.

This is a hands-on role, well suited for a Product Manager with experience in FDA-regulated medical devices who enjoys working at the intersection of business, customer needs, hardware, software, and cross-functional execution, delivering products that exceed our customer expectations.

This role will work closely with Engineering, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Commercial teams.

TitleProduct Manager
Reports to: Director of Product Marketing
Location: Hybrid in San Mateo, CA 3 days per week (Local candidates only)
Employment type: Full-Time, Exempt
Pay range: $140,000 - $165,000
Travel Requirement: Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

A Day in the Life

Strategic Planning & Product Ownership:

• Serve as the primary product owner with full ownership of the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with leadership to align product work with broader portfolio strategy and business priorities.

Product Development & Execution:

• Drive product roadmap execution, including hardware and firmware planning.
• Translate user, customer, and internal stakeholder needs into clear product requirements and documentation.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Operations to ensure compliance with FDA and quality standards.
• Lead new product introductions, including launch planning, cross-functional readiness, and performance tracking.

User & Data Insights:

• Act as the Voice-of-the-Customer by collecting usability feedback and market insights.
• Leverage data and metrics to make strategic, data-driven product decisions.

Lifecycle & Sustaining Management:

• Manage ongoing lifecycle activities, including improvements, cost reductions, issue resolution, and end-of-life planning.

Skills and Experience

Required:

Medical Device PM Experience:

• Must have 3–5 years of experience specifically within FDA-regulated medical devices.

Full Lifecycle Product Management:

• Ability to manage hardware-based products from development and launch through post-market improvements.

Technical Compliance & Usability:

• Expertise in Design Controls, requirements management, Human Factors Engineering (HFE), and usability studies.

Analytical & Market Research:

• Strong insight generation skills, including VOC (Voice of Customer) research and the ability to translate complex problems into actionable data.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, structured communication style with a focus on building consensus and team success.

Preferred:

• DME experience.
• Experience with wearable medical devices, software-enabled or connected devices

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, or eligible for work authorization through a sponsorship path that Cala Health is able to support. Sponsorship decisions are made individually based on role, timeline, and cost considerations, and are not guaranteed.

Cala Health believes our success is based on diversity of people, teams and thinking. We offer all employees the tools, training and mentoring they need to succeed. Our selection process is driven by the key requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-jobrelated disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.