Product Manager - MaterialsLocation: Huntington Beach, CA
Compensation: $115,000 - $135,000 annually (depending on experience)
About the RoleWe're looking for a Senior Product Manager - Materials to own and drive our dental resin portfolio. You will define product strategy, lead cross-functional execution, and ensure our materials deliver measurable value to customers and the business.
This role sits at the intersection of materials science, product management, and commercial execution and requires strong technical fluency combined with business acumen.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy & Roadmap
- Own and evolve the materials product roadmap aligned to company strategy
- Define product requirements for new resin formulations, workflows, and applications
- Drive portfolio strategy across lifecycle stages (innovation 12 growth 12 optimization)
- Evaluate build vs. buy vs. partner opportunities
- Prioritize initiatives based on ROI, customer impact, and technical feasibility
Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution
- Lead cross-functional teams across R&D, Materials Science, Regulatory, Operations, Marketing, and Sales
- Drive execution from concept through commercialization
- Partner with Regulatory on FDA/CE approval pathways and timelines
- Ensure alignment across stakeholders and hold teams accountable to milestones
- Support manufacturing scale-up and commercialization readiness
Customer & Market Intelligence
- Translate customer workflows into product requirements and innovation opportunities
- Lead beta programs and validation studies
- Develop deep understanding of dental applications and use cases
- Monitor competitive materials landscape and emerging technologies
Analytics & Business Performance
- Own product KPIs: revenue, adoption, margin, retention
- Build business cases and track performance against targets
- Use data to inform pricing, portfolio decisions, and lifecycle management
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related
- 5+ years product management experience (adjusted from 3+)
- Experience with physical products (hardware, materials, or med device strongly preferred)
- Strong cross-functional leadership without direct authority
- Experience taking products from concept 12 launch 12 scale
- Analytical and data-driven decision maker
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in 3D printing, photopolymers, or dental materials
- Experience in regulated environments (FDA, ISO, CE)
- Technical depth in materials development or manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with tools like SQL, Tableau, Jira
Employment TypeFull time
Department Product Management Locations Huntington Beach Yearly salary $115,000 - $135,000
