GROW WITH US:

“In Tandem” means together, and we strive to embody that in every aspect of our business. Whether you’re office-based or fully remote, Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and the healthcare providers supporting them through a positively different experience.

INNOVATE EVERYDAY

At Tandem, we strive to put our values into action. Our “Team Up”, “No shortcuts” approach has propelled us to be an industry leader and make significant strides in the diabetes technology space. We are proud to be the makers of the only color, touch-screen insulin pump that is capable of remote feature updates and compatibility with continuous glucose monitoring. Watch our latest video to see our product features and capabilities here: t:slim X2™ Insulin Pump with Control-IQ™ Technology

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

The Sr. Director of Product Management is responsible for the portfolio of clinical enabling technologies to support Tandem’s product family. These technologies include CGM integrations, infusion sets, insulins, and AID algorithms. This individual and their team will work collaboratively across the company with a specific focus on engagement with R&D, Program Management, Business Development and multiple External Strategic Partners/Collaborators like Clinical and Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Operations, Human Factors, User Experience, Finance and Marketing. We are primarily looking for someone willing to work a hybrid schedule out of our San Diego headquarters for this position, however we are open to fully remote candidates as well.

• Responsible for developing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for clinical-enabling technologies that serve as horizontal enabling products.
• Leads the team responsible for the definition, launch and ongoing management of clinical-enabling technologies.
• Works closely with multiple external technology, medical device, and pharma partners and research collaborators to bring new innovations to patients and customers.
• Defines and communicates team roles and responsibilities within the Product Management team, as well as when working with cross functional collaborators.
• Identifies market needs and user requirements by gathering voice of customer (VOC) information and creates plans for the development and launch of new products supported by robust business cases.
• Leads and expands the team responsible for lifecycle management and ongoing maintenance improvement (e.g., creation and monitoring of KPIs) of in-market and new-to-market product offerings.
• Embodies these plans in short- and medium- term roadmaps that provide direction for development teams.
• Engages with Tandem’s engineering leadership to translate market and user requirements into specific product requirements and supports their ongoing prioritization of features consistent with product roadmaps.
• Works closely with Clinical Affairs and Regulatory Affairs to develop coordinated approaches to clinical studies and alignment on regulatory requirements.
• Engages with and supports Product Marketing, Sales and Customer Care to develop go-to-market strategies for new and in-market products, including plans for appropriate product education and training for HCPs and patients.
• Creates opportunities to work with external partners to deliver on product and strategic objectives.
• Establishes clinical Key Opinion Leaders to create a strong network and drive ideation/creation of industry state of the art intelligence.
• Represents the company and product category during medical conferences, sales meetings, and customer visits as required by commercial teams.
• Functions as the internal champion for Tandem’s clinical-enabling technology platforms and as the primary contact for related roadmap and strategy questions.
• Monitors the product implications of competitive activity, market drivers, product KPIs, and external constraints and provides pertinent updates to management.
• Supports the short-term planning for the department including headcount, budgeting, training, and systems requirements.
• Supports the creation and maintenance of long-term forecasts for existing and new products offerings.
• Participates in the selection, development, performance appraisal, merit recommendation, and promotion of staff.
• Ensures department staff is properly trained, per designated training plan, before assuming job responsibilities.
• Develops and manages schedules and performance requirements of staff.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.

YOU’RE AWESOME AT:

• Excellent knowledge, experience, and track record of success related to product management, strategic planning, and the product development process for connected medical and health management devices, with hands-on experience of Agile and waterfall development methodologies.
• Experience delivering product offerings across integrated systems encompassing hardware and software components; strong knowledge of underlying technologies.
• Understanding of clinical and regulatory processes and requirements as it relates to product development and delivery; Direct experience operating within an FDA regulated environment.
• Ability to distill complex requirements from multiple stakeholders to simple concepts and optimized solutions.
• Ability to communicate fluently with engineering teams and translate to non-technical users.
• Deep curiosity combined with excellent problem-solving skills and strong business sense.
• Adept at creating and communicating a clear vision and expectations among team members to effectively align resources to achieve functional area goals.
• Proven ability to operate in a matrixed environment and exert influence across multiple layers of the organization.
• Foundational knowledge in the following disciplines: Clinical and regulatory, reimbursement, product development, product marketing, operations, quality, user experience and financial planning.
• Advanced computer and computer software skills, to include Microsoft Office products, CRM, and proprietary databases.

EXTRA AWESOME:

• Advanced marketing and/or project management training is desirable.
• Experience in the diabetes industry, preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• BS/BA degree in engineering, information technology, data sciences or health sciences disciplines preferred; BS/BA degree in product management, business administration, economics, mathematics, or related fields will be considered with sufficient career experience in the product management field.
• Master’s degree in the same fields as listed above and/or an MBA or equivalent is preferable.
• 12 years related experience in a combination of product management, product development, and/or product planning.
• 7 years of experience in a direct or indirect leadership role with visibility to senior management.
• Direct work experience delivering commercial products and services, ideally in consumer facing medical devices.
• Experience with educating and interacting with physician and other clinical stakeholders.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

In addition to innovative technology, we have a culture that fosters the idea that the happiest people are the most productive people. Not only do we hire forward-thinking achievers to join our workforce; we reward, develop, and retain them too. Just one of the many reasons of how we #StayAwesome! To learn more about our culture and benefits please visit https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.

BE YOU, WITH US!

Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We value and embrace that every single one of us brings value to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The starting base pay range for this position is $172,500.00 - $224,500.00 annually. Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may also fluctuate depending on candidate’s location and the overall job market. In addition to base pay, Tandem offers a competitive compensation package that includes bonus, equity, and a robust benefits package.

Tandem offers health care benefits such as medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts and flexible saving accounts. You’ll also receive 10 paid holidays per year, a minimum of 20 days of paid time off (starting in year 1) and have access to a 401k plan with company match. Learn more about Tandem’s benefits here!

REFERRALS:

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If you are applying for this job and live in California, please read Tandem’s CCPA Notice:

https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act-notice-for-job-applicants

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