Sr. Director of Product Development

Overview

The Senior Director of Product Development is a strategic and technically skilled leader who is responsible for the innovation and delivery of our hardware and soft good medical devices. This role will be responsible for defining the strategic technology roadmap for physical products, managing the entire product lifecycle from research and concept through to commercialization. This role will lead a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, technical staff, and program managers, ensure the successful execution of R&D initiatives while collaborating with the Tactile Medical Digital Solutions team to advance our product offerings. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for advancing healthcare technology

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of advanced research and innovation, identifying new technologies, materials, and processes to drive the next generation of physical products
• Define the strategic roadmap for all physical products, aligning with company goals and market needs. Balance long-term exploratory research with near-term product deliverables
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of hardware and soft goods engineers, project managers, and designers
• Oversee the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and prototyping to manufacturing and product launch, ensuring the highest standards of quality, performance, and timelines
• Provide strategic oversight for all physical product projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget
• Serve as a key liaison between the physical product team and other departments, including Digital Solutions, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations
• Drive the creation of new IP and other foundational technologies to secure our market position and fuel future product innovation
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations (FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software, regulatory, quality, and manufacturing teams
• Develop and manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for R&D program
• Maintain high standards of documentation, risk management, and design controls

Qualifications

Education & Experience :

Preferred :

Knowledge & Skills :

Below is the starting salary range for this position, although offers may differ based on the candidate's location, job-specific knowledge, skills and experience.

$152,800 - $229,215

Additional benefits :

exempt - Our total compensation package includes medical, dental and vision benefits, retirement benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, parental leave, family medical leave, volunteer time off and additional leave programs, life insurance, disability coverage, and other life and work wellness benefits and discounts. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contributions, and other requirements and conditions.