Upstream Product Manager

The Upstream Product Manager will be a key member of the commercial team and is responsible for a broad range of initiatives to support the launch of the MISHA Knee System, the world's first implantable shock absorber for patients with knee osteoarthritis.

• Marketing
• Fremont, CA (Hybrid/Remote)

This individual will be a product owner, responsible for product updates, publication planning and market development activities. This position requires significant collaboration with Sales, R&D, Therapy Development and Clinical Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the knee osteoarthritis market
• Serve as a product expert, providing guidance and support to internal teams and external customers
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to drive continuous improvement in product development and surgical techniques
• Develop launch plans and create educational resources such as surgical technique guides, surgical videos and demo models
• Participate in cadaver labs, become vendor credentialed and be willing and able to support cases in the OR as needed
• Assist in the development and execution of the annual publication plan to generate new evidence supporting the MISHA Knee System
• Help manage the end-to-end publication process including concept development, author engagement and manuscript drafting
• Execute market development activities to drive surgeon adoption at tradeshows, surgeon events, cadaver labs, webinars and more
• Develop and execute annual plans to gather voice of customer feedback to better understand our customers and identify actionable insights
• Stay up to date on emerging trends, adjacent treatments, and unmet clinical needs
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and surgeon faculty
• Own the long-term product strategy and roadmap
• Because we're a rapidly growing company, the responsibilities for this role may evolve overtime

Education And Training Requirements
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of product management experience in FDA approved medical devices. Experience with disruptive and innovative medical devices desired.

Technical Requirements

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrated success supporting product development activities
• Experience in the OR with a surgical-based medical device
• Proven ability to understand customers to develop impactful strategies and messaging
• Strong ability to evaluate clinical data and published studies, and extract relevant insights to guide decision making
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with a creative mindset
• Self-motivating and action-orientated with the ability to accomplish goals individually and through teamwork
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to creatively solve problems
• Proven ability to plan, execute and monitor multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Proven ability to competently represent Moximed at professional functions, customer meetings and conferences
• Ability to travel 40%