Associate Director, Product Management

About this opportunity:

At Freenome, we are seeking an Associate Director, Product Management to help grow the Freenome Product Management team. The ideal candidate is someone who seeks to define and deliver innovative clinical diagnostic products that will improve patient outcomes. This person is responsible for all things related to the product strategy, user needs, and the commercialization plan for blood tests in Freenome’s personalized cancer detection portfolio. You are passionate about identifying unmet needs, framing product opportunities, and being a part of a team that delivers tests that make a difference, and you will have a significant impact on the continued growth of an organization dedicated to changing the entire landscape of cancer. 

The role reports to the Director, Product Management. This role will be a Remote role.

What you’ll do:

• Develop the vision and product strategy & lifecycle roadmap for cancer screening blood tests.
  • Conduct market research (secondary and primary) to analyze market dynamics and unmet needs of patients, payers, providers, and less traditional healthcare delivery channels.
  • Ideate and prioritize products that would support patients throughout their cancer screening journey.
  • Define product lifecycle roadmaps for prioritized products, taking into account the ecosystem of stakeholders involved.
    
•  Define the user needs for Freenome’s cancer screening blood tests.
  • Conduct voice of customer research to document and quantify user needs.
  • Collaborate with Freenome’s R&D team to translate user needs into design inputs.
  • Work with Freenome’s R&D and clinical development teams to understand how technical capabilities will impact product requirements.
  • Develop the go-to-market commercialization plan with cross-functional teams (e.g., medical affairs, marketing, sales).
  • Research, analyze, and synthesize overall market data to appropriately segment customers and product selection criteria.
  • Assess competitor offerings and commercial strategies to properly position against and compete in the market.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute on the product and bring a strategic lens to:
  
  • Inform and guide the team’s activities.
  • Drive cross-functional coordination.
  • Prioritize deliverables and resource needs.
  • Problem solve challenges.
    

Must haves:

• Bachelor’s degree; degree in an analytical, technical, or scientific field.
• At least nine years prior overall relevant experience in product management or commercial (e.g., marketing, sales) roles in the diagnostics and/or healthcare industry.
• At least five years leading teams, including at least two years in a Senior Management role.
• Broad and in-depth understanding of product management and commercialization for clinical diagnostic products.
  

Nice to haves:

• Advanced degree in an analytical, technical, or scientific field.
• At least two years of experience in a business strategy role (e.g., management consulting, corporate strategy).
• Experience with Laboratory Developed Tests (LDT) and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products.
• Experience in product management from research & development to clinical validation to commercialization.

Benefits and additional information:

The US target range of our base salary for new hires is $182,750 - $257,250. You will also be eligible to receive equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered.  Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. We invite you to check out our career page @ freenome.com/job-openings/ for additional company information.  

Freenome is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. Freenome does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.  

• Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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