About this role
PathAI builds an artificial intelligence platform for pathology that aims to improve diagnosis accuracy and treatment efficacy for diseases such as cancer. The Staff Product Manager will drive the multi-year strategy and roadmap for algorithm products within business units like oncology, steering zero-to-one initiatives and scaling existing portfolios from scientific discovery to deployment.
In daily operations, the product lead connects machine learning, pathology, biomedical data science, clinical affairs, quality, regulatory, and business operations teams. Candidates who thrive in this position bring a background in healthcare or life sciences product management, possess a strong grasp of the machine learning lifecycle, and demonstrate the ability to align commercial goals with rigorous scientific research.
What you will do
- Define and execute the multi-year product strategy and roadmap for PathAI algorithm products within a key business unit or disease area such as oncology.
- Conduct product explorations, build business cases, define requirements, oversee prototyping, and lead the cross-functional deployment of new AI products and product line extensions.
- Partner closely with AI/ML engineers, data scientists, clinical specialists, product designers, and pathologists to translate complex algorithmic discoveries into scalable, user-centric clinical and research tools.
- Build compelling business cases to motivate the development of novel technical, scientific, and platform capabilities for the organization.
- Collaborate with clinical affairs, quality, and regulatory teams to support validation strategies including Software as a Medical Device considerations for clinical trials and regulatory pathways.
What you need
- Hold a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, or a related technical or scientific field.
- Bring 7 or more years of experience in product management with a track record of launching and scaling production AI, machine learning, data science, or bioinformatics products.
- Demonstrate prior experience driving product development within healthcare, life sciences, digital pathology, or biotech domains.
- Show a clear understanding of the end-to-end artificial intelligence and machine learning product lifecycle, covering model development, dataset curation, evaluation metrics, and post-launch monitoring.
- Exhibit exceptional cross-functional collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical, scientific, clinical, and executive teams.
Nice to have
- Experience with Software as a Medical Device and familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as FDA 510(k), PMA pathways, or CE-IVD
- Subject matter expertise or background in oncology, histopathology, or biomarker discovery
- Experience building products for translational research, biopharma partnerships, or clinical trial operations
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Questions candidates ask
Where is this job located?
This position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, preferred, or New York City, with remote flexibility mentioned in the initial listing details.
What is the compensation range for the role?
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Boston, MA is $146,250 to $224,250, with actual pay determined by experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Are relocation benefits provided?
Relocation benefits are not available for this position.