Product Manager
Imperative Care
Summary
As a seasoned professional in this field, a Product Manager will execute activities to develop and maintain the Imperative Care product pipeline, understanding competitive offerings and procedural needs, and identifying and recommending opportunities for future products.
Job description
What You'll Do
As a seasoned professional in this field, a Product Manager will execute activities to develop and maintain the Imperative Care product pipeline, understanding competitive offerings and procedural needs, and identifying and recommending opportunities for future products.
- Develop comprehensive user-needs mappings, ensuring that the problem, desired output, and solution boundaries are defined.
- Review customer requirements and craft recommendations for product enhancements and/or identify opportunity for potential new products.
- Collaborate with physicians, clinicians, sales force, and R&D staff to assess market needs for product enhancements, or new products.
- Analyse information on product offerings, including features, pricing, and warranty parameters.
- Develop the product's core value proposition.
- Develop sales training materials and product support tools for use by the sales workforce.
- Contribute to product launch plans and forecasts.
- Analyse voice-of-customer input from end users and sales force to inform changes and prioritization of the product roadmap.
- Work closely with sales to train physicians, and hospital personnel on technical matters related to Imperative Care devices.
- Update management on project accomplishments and critical issues the affect project completion.
- Attend and participate in activities relevant to scientific and technical meetings and conferences.
- Ensure complete, accurate and timely product documentation and develop/ implement procedures, files, records, and follow-ups systems that ensure processes are kept reliable and organized.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in related field, and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or a combination of education/training and experience.
- Engineering degree preferred but not required.
- Extensive experience in the medical device/pharmaceutical field within product management is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and apply analytical skills to accomplish short and long-range projects; capable of anticipating needs and recommending actions with minimal direction.
- Ability to influence decision-making and action across the organization, independent of reporting structure.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly understand technical aspects of products.
- Strong teamwork skills, with the flexibility and adaptability to work under pressure.
- Self-motivated and self-directed with a conscientious approach to work assignments; thrives in multitasking and fast-paced environments with ability to shift tasks frequently.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills; ability to maintain strong working relationships while dealing appropriately with sensitive and confidential matters.
- Willing to travel 30 to 40%.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to work independently and apply analytical skills
- Ability to influence decision-making across the organization
- Demonstrated ability to quickly understand technical aspects of products
- Strong teamwork skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Willing to travel 30 to 40%
Benefits
- Stock options
- Competitive salaries
- 401(k) plan
- Health benefits
- Generous PTO
- Parental leave program
- Emotional health resources
Company overview
Imperative Care is a Silicon Valley-based commercial-stage medical technology company specializing in innovative solutions for devastating vascular diseases, particularly stroke and pulmonary embolism. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Campbell, California, the company focuses on developing connected medical devices that address critical gaps in vascular care. Their flagship products include the Zoom Stroke System for ischemic stroke treatment and the Symphony Thrombectomy System for pulmonary embolism and venous thrombosis. The company operates through four synergistic businesses targeting specific vascular disease areas, with a comprehensive approach that spans from acute intervention to post-acute recovery. Imperative Care has demonstrated significant clinical success, with FDA clearances for multiple breakthrough technologies and over 10,000 patients treated with their stroke solutions. The company has raised substantial funding, including a $150 million Series E round in 2024, and maintains a strong focus on engineering solutions that elevate patient outcomes through safer, more effective clot removal technologies.