Principal Product Manager, AI Strategy & Execution

The opportunity The market does not want more point tools; it wants one place where intelligence is governed and lives in the workflow. You will set where AI shows up across the portfolio and why, then carry the highest-leverage capabilities all the way to clinicians in production. You will partner closely with engineering, design, clinical advisors, and our partner ecosystem - and you will report directly to the VP, Product. This is a builder's role, not a slideware role. We are looking for a product leader who can hold a multi-year AI strategy in one hand and ship a governed model into the reading room with the other. What you'll own • AI product strategy. Define and maintain the AI vision and roadmap across the Merge portfolio - where AI shows up in the data layer, the workflow, and the read, and how it compounds into a durable moat. Draw and defend the line between the workflow and data intelligence we build and the pixel AI that arrives through our partner marketplace. • AI feature delivery. Take the highest-priority AI capabilities from discovery through launch, co-designed with radiologists and cardiologists on their own studies and case mix. • Model governance in the workflow. Own the registry, governance, and monitoring that wrap every model, tied to our quality system so speed never costs safety. • Time-to-value for AI. Drive time-to-add-a-model from quarters to weeks, so the next capability is configuration rather than a project. What you'll do • Turn a portfolio-level AI strategy into a sequenced, evidence-backed roadmap, validated with win/loss data, product-readiness reviews, and early-access customers. • Write crisp problem definitions and success metrics - % of reads AI-assisted in-workflow, measurable turnaround-time reduction, governed models live and growing. • Lead an empowered, single-threaded team through the AI-native product development lifecycle, iterating with UX and engineering on the solution rather than handing off requirements. • Represent Merge's AI direction with customers, clinical advisors, analysts, and internal leadership - and bring what you hear back into the roadmap. What you bring • 8+ years in product management, including senior ownership of AI/ML-powered products shipped to production at scale. • A track record of both setting strategy and delivering - you have owned a roadmap and personally carried hard features across the finish line. • Fluency in applied AI/ML product decisions: model lifecycle, evaluation, governance, monitoring, and the trade-offs of putting models in front of expert users. • Experience partnering with engineering and design in an empowered-team operating model, closer to the work than to the org chart. • Clear, plain communication - you can make a complex AI strategy legible to clinicians, executives, and engineers alike. Nice to have • Background in healthcare, medical imaging, clinical workflow, or another regulated domain. • Experience with platform, marketplace, or partner-ecosystem products. • Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS) and regulated software development. Why this role matters Fewer than 4% of buyers cite AI as a main reason they choose a PACS - which tells us the value is not in another model, but in intelligence that is governed and lives in the workflow. If you want your AI work to reach clinicians at real scale, in the moment they are reading, this is the seat. Compensation The salary range provided in this job posting is intended to reflect the general market value for the position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and the specific requirements of the role. This range may also be subject to change as market conditions evolve. We encourage open communication throughout the interview process to discuss compensation expectations. For base-salary + commission sales roles, the range represents On-Target Earnings. Min - Max : $166,448.00 - $249,672.00 (USD) Benefits The benefits described represent the current offerings at our organization, however, benefits are subject to change and may vary by location and employment status. We strive to provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees' health, wellness, and financial goals. Please note that benefits may be discussed in more detail during the hiring process. • Remote first / work from home culture • Flexible vacation to help you rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones • Paid leave benefits • Health, dental, and vision insurance • 401k retirement savings plan • Infertility benefits • Tuition reimbursement, life insurance, EAP - and more!