Head of Product - Medical Devices

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SandboxAQ is solving challenging problems with AI + Quantum for positive impact. We partner with global leaders in government, academia, and the private sector to identify applications that would benefit from quantum-based applications to current and future commercial challenges. We engage with customers early and throughout the development process to improve market fit.

Our team’s unique approach enables cross-pollination across a diverse range of fields, from physics, computer science, neuroscience, mathematics, cryptography, natural sciences and more! Our success comes from coalescing diverse talent to create an environment where experimental thinking and collaboration yield breakthrough AI + Quantum solutions. Join a culture where thought leadership, diverse talent, employee engagement, and technological impact will create the next tech uproar.

We are deeply committed to education as a means to advance quantum solutions and computing initiatives. We invest in future talent through internship programs, research papers, developer tools, textbooks, educational talks/events and partnerships with universities/talent hubs to attract multi-disciplinary talent. Our hope is to inspire people from all walks of life to be prepared for the quantum era and encourage a path in STEM.

Job Summary

As a Head of Product for our medical quantum sensing team, you will be responsible for defining and launching impactful medical devices to address critical unmet clinical needs in healthcare. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with internal & external stakeholders with expertise in cardiology, hardware & software engineering, and machine learning to ensure our product is designed and built to exceed our users’ expectations. You will also work with medtech experts in clinical, regulatory, quality, and reimbursement to develop and execute a deliberate & thoughtful strategy to obtain regulatory clearance & commercialize our product worldwide. A successful Head of Product will not only turn ideas into innovative medical products, but also make a positive impact on the business.

Core Responsibilities

• Define impactful and differentiating medical products by deeply understanding and analyzing customer needs, medtech ecosystem, market and policy trends, and competitive landscape
• Lead and own product strategy and roadmap, by working collaboratively with clinical, technical, business, and medtech stakeholders
• Manage medtech-specific functions in preclinical & clinical, regulatory, quality, and reimbursement as part of commercialization planning & execution
• Serve as a key member of the medical quantum sensing leadership team. Help define, track, adjust, and communicate objectives and deliverables to the rest of the team & Sandbox, to ensure the overall company & team objectives are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in engineering, biology, or related fields
• 10+ years of piloting, developing, and/or launching regulated medical products
• Proficient in working directly with physicians and hospitals
• Proficient in defining and articulating product vision, strategic product roadmaps, user & product requirements, and go-to-market strategy
• Proficient in preclinical & clinical, regulatory, reimbursement and quality workstreams, especially during the early phases of medtech product development
• Track record of working successfully with cross-functional teams (e.g., Hardware & Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Business Development, Legal.. etc.).
• Ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cardiology (interventional cardiology, electrophysiology) and/or emergency medicine highly preferred
• Experience in novel diagnostic devices, SaMDs, 510(k), and de-novo regulatory pathway highly preferred
• Experience building and growing relationships with partners (e.g. clinical, regulatory, quality, reimbursement consultants or firms)
• Excel in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Awareness and understanding of the latest market & policy trends in healthcare
• Possess a growth mindset. Always seeking new learning opportunities, both professionally & personally

SandboxAQ welcomes all.