Associate Product Manager/Product Manager

We are seeking a driven and versatile Associate Product Manager/Product Manager to support product strategy and lifecycle management for our mechanical thrombectomy platform. This role bridges clinical insight, engineering, and commercial execution, translating physician needs into product requirements and ensuring our technology is positioned to win in the treatment of patients with VTE. The ideal candidate brings product management/marketing experience, strong clinical curiosity, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced start-up environment. The role will be leveled as Associate Product Manager or Product Manager based on experience. Responsibilities Product Strategy & Roadmap • Develop and maintain the product roadmap aligned with clinical, commercial, and corporate priorities. • Collect input on market and user needs through physician interviews, case observation, field feedback, and competitive analysis. • Translate customer insights into clear product requirements, user needs, and design inputs in partnership with R&D. • Monitor the competitive landscape and market dynamics to inform product strategy, pricing, and investment decisions. Product Development & Lifecycle Management • Serve as the voice of the customer on cross-functional development teams from concept through launch. • Support design validation, usability studies, and clinical evaluations to confirm the product meets physician and patient needs. • Manage product lifecycle activities, including line extensions, iterative improvements, and SKU and portfolio decisions. • Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Operations on design controls, labeling, and post-market feedback. Launch & Commercial Enablement • Support/lead launch planning, including segmentation, positioning, messaging, and go-to-market readiness. • Develop product training, technical selling narratives, competitive positioning, and launch toolkits for field sales. • Support case coverage and field partnership to gather real-world feedback and drive successful adoption. Clinical & KOL Engagement • Collaborate with KOLs, advisors, and early adopters to capture procedural insights and validate product direction. • Support advisory boards, labs, and user feedback sessions. • Support presence at medical conferences, symposia, and product showcases. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with R&D, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Medical Education, Regulatory, Quality, and Sales to ensure alignment from requirements through commercialization. • Communicate product priorities, tradeoffs, and progress clearly to leadership and stakeholders. Qualifications & Competencies • 1-5 years of experience, medical device experience preferred • Vascular, interventional, or procedural experience preferred. • Experience gathering user needs and translating them into product requirements within a design control environment. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with engineers and clinicians and to translate between technical and clinical perspectives. • Experience supporting product development and/or commercial launches in high-growth environments preferred. • Strong understanding of physician decision-making, procedural workflow, and hospital purchasing dynamics. • Excellent project management, analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. • Ability to operate independently with a high degree of ownership and accountability. • Familiarity with FDA design controls, regulatory, and promotional compliance requirements for medical devices. • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree a plus. Physical Demands / Work Environment • Based in the United States with full work authorization and proximity to a major airport. • Up to 30% travel may be required for case coverage, conferences, physician engagement, and field partnership.