Accuray
Senior Director, Global Product Strategy & Product Management
Madison, WI · Director
Work authorization requiredDetected 31 days ago
Product ManagementProduct StrategyGrowth MarketingSalesM&ARoboticsClinical TrialsPatient CareFDA RegulatoryMedical DevicesRadiologyLeadershipCollaboration
About the role
- Make your mark in the fight against cancer.
- Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.
- Reporting directly to the SVP, Chief Medical & Marketing Officer, this individual will translate the enterprise's strategic vision into clear, actionable product priorities and roadmaps.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive multi-year product strategy across the entire product portfolio, including CyberKnife, Radixact/TomoTherapy, software, and services.
- Guide product managers in developing clear product requirements and feature roadmaps for each product line, prioritizing features and enhancements based on customer needs, clinical impact, and business value.
- Work closely with R&D/Engineering leadership to translate clinical and user requirements into viable product designs and development plans.
- Drive timely execution of product development programs by establishing clear decision-making processes and trade-off criteria based on business and customer impact.
- This includes championing the new product development process to deliver high-quality releases on schedule and proactively coordinating across departments to resolve obstacles quickly.
- Collaborate with the Global Growth Marketing team on go-to-market planning, product positioning, and launch execution so that product value propositions are effectively communicated and translated into compelling marketing campaigns.
- Build and mentor a high-performing team of product strategists and product managers.
- Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments.
- They will lead and mentor the global Product Strategy and Product Management teams, ensuring a high-performance culture grounded in clinical and customer focus, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Work with the Field Enablement (Sales Enablement) team to equip sales and regional marketing teams with the training, tools, and messaging needed to successfully sell and support the products in all markets.
Requirements
- Experience navigating complex regulatory environments (FDA, CE Mark, etc.) and integrating safety, quality, and compliance considerations into product planning
- Demonstrated ability to translate clinical, customer, and market insights into clear product and portfolio strategy.
- Experience working within complex regulatory environments (FDA, CE, ISO) and understanding implications for product development and strategy.
- Proven experience leading global, cross functional teams and influencing at the executive level.
- To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.
Nice to have
- MBA or an advanced degree (MS, PhD, MD or equivalent) in a relevant field is highly desirable, indicating strong business and/or clinical training.
- Exposure to collaborating with Key Opinion Leaders, participating in clinical studies, or driving evidence generation initiatives is a plus.
- Experience working with teams across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific is beneficial.
- Experience with build/partner/buy decisions and strategic partnerships or M&A to fill portfolio gaps.
- A track record of driving innovation, whether through new product development or integrating externally sourced technologies,
- Preferred or desired:
Benefits
- Reports to the SVP, Chief Medical & Marketing Officer in the Clinical Innovation and Education department.
- Leverage competitive intelligence, industry trends (technology advances, clinical practice shifts, reimbursement changes) and advisory boards to ensure the product portfolio anticipates market changes and customer needs.
- Partner with Medical Affairs and Growth Marketing, Commercial Teams, and Sales Enablement to align product strategies with clinical evidence generation, real-world workflows, and physician education needs.
- Support pricing and health economics strategies (in partnership with Finance and Field Enablement) to ensure product pricing and reimbursement approaches reflect clinical value and competitive dynamics.
Company info
- At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day - helping them live longer, better lives.
Visa & Work Authorization
- To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.
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