Director, Product Management na Element Science
Element Science · San Francisco, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Senior
- Escritório em San Francisco
Element Science, Inc. is a medical device and digital health company focused on developing solutions at the intersection of clinical-grade wearables, machine learning algorithms, and lifesaving therapies in order to address leading causes of death and hospitalization in patients with heart disease, primarily as they transition from the hospital-to-home. By putting the needs of patients and physicians first, our personalized digital devices, which are designed for function, comfort, and ease-of-use, aim to redefine the paradigm of care for these patients. Our first product, a wearable patch defibrillator, is initially targeted at treating the more than 500,000 patients in the US with an elevated temporary risk of potentially experiencing a lethal heart rhythm. Headquartered in San Francisco, our funders include Third Rock Ventures, Google Ventures, Deerfield Healthcare, Qiming Venture Partners USA, Cormorant Asset Management, and Invus Opportunities.
SUMMARY OF ROLE:
Element Science is seeking a strategic, execution-focused Director of Product Management to lead product strategy and execution. You will be instrumental in defining and driving the Element Science product roadmap, ensuring market needs are met, and overseeing the entire product lifecycle from conception to launch and post-market analysis. This role requires a leader who can translate complex market data into actionable product insights, drive strategic decision-making, and optimize our overall product strategy and future roadmap.
Position is based in our San Francisco Office, in the Potrero Hill neighborhood.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Product Strategy & Upstream Product Management
- Define and drive overall product strategy, market development, and positioning for commercialization.
- Lead voice-of-customer research and competitive intelligence to inform product roadmap, growth strategy, and market differentiation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Clinical, Medical, R&D, and Regulatory to ensure market needs are embedded in product roadmap decisions.
- Contribute to pricing and reimbursement strategy, leveraging early field insights and customer input.
Product Development & Commercial Launch
- Oversee the development and management of product requirements, specifications, and features.
- Build integrated omni-channel go-to-market strategies to drive product awareness and adoption.
- Partner closely with Sales, Clinical, and Customer Experience teams to support launch readiness and drive adoption in early markets.
- Own product messaging and narrative across the company’s external voice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 8-12 years of progressive product management experience in healthcare, MedTech, diagnostics, or life sciences.
- Demonstrated success launching and commercializing Class II or III medical devices, ideally in cardiovascular or digital health.
- Experience launching and commercializing Class II or III medical devices, ideally in cardiovascular or wearable technologies, is highly desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred, ideally with a focus in product management, marketing, healthcare, or business strategy.
- Demonstrated success owning both upstream strategy and downstream execution, particularly in launch-stage environments.
- Deep understanding of provider and patient dynamics in complex care pathways, with the ability to translate insights into impactful product solutions.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on executional capability—equally skilled at shaping a product vision or building out a sales enablement toolkit.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex product data to non-technical audiences.
- Proven leadership in cross-functional settings, with the ability to influence, mentor, and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Strong analytical mindset; able to translate data into insights and execute on performance metrics to drive decision-making and impact.
- High emotional intelligence and sound judgment, with a bias toward action in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments.
BENEFITS:
Element Science offers a very competitive salary and benefits package including, but not limited to:
- Stock Options
- 90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan (Traditional and Roth)
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
- HSA (Health Savings Account)
- Employee Assistance Program through PEO
The salary for this exempt-level position will be based on experience and qualifications within an established pay range.
- Pay range: $205,000 - $220,000 + Bonus
Element Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
At this time, we are unable to offer relocation assistance at Element Science.
