Director, Product Management - Consumables

Director, Product Management – Consumables The Director, Product Management – Consumables is responsible for leading development and optimization of Consumables for Tandem’s pump portfolio, including management of external infusion sets, development of internal infusion sets and cartridge, and optimization of P&L during portfolio transformation. The director works collaboratively across the company with a specific focus on R&D, program management, clinical & regulatory affairs, quality, operations, human factors, user experience, finance, and marketing. Responsibilities Lead the team responsible for definition, launch and ongoing management of Tandem’s internal consumables programs. Define strategies and priorities for teams and cross‑functional collaborators and evolve an informed strategy and roadmap. Act as the internal champion for consumables and primary contact for related roadmap and strategy questions. Establish clinical Key Opinion Leaders, external research collaborators, policy makers, and regulatory bodies to create a strong network and drive ideation/creation of industry state‑of‑the‑art intelligence. Identify market needs and user requirements by gathering voice of customer (VOC) information and create plans for the development and launch of new products supported by robust business cases. Create short, medium, and long‑term roadmaps that provide direction for project prioritization and investment. Work closely with Clinical Affairs and Regulatory Affairs to develop coordinated approaches to clinical studies and alignment on regulatory requirements. Engage with and support downstream product marketing, sales and customer care to develop go‑to‑market strategies for new and in‑market products, including plans for product education and training for HCPs and patients. Represent the company and product category during medical conferences, sales meetings, and customer visits as required by commercial teams. Monitor the product implications of competitive activity, market drivers, product KPIs, and external constraints and provide pertinent updates to management. Support short‑term planning for the department including headcount, budgeting, training, and systems requirements. Support creation and maintenance of long‑term forecasts for existing and new product offerings. Participate in selection, development, performance appraisal, merit recommendation, and promotion of staff. Ensure department staff is properly trained per designated training plan before assuming job responsibilities. Develop and manage schedules and performance requirements of staff. Ensure compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA and other legal and regulatory requirements. Other responsibilities as assigned. Location & Work Arrangement This role will be a mix of in‑office work at the corporate headquarters in Del Mar, CA and remote work. The position is expected to be in office on an as‑needed basis. Qualifications 12 years of 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. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in related field or combination of equivalent education and applicable work experience. Degrees in engineering, information technology, data sciences, or health sciences disciplines are preferred. Experience with educating and interacting with physicians and other clinical stakeholders. Excellent knowledge, experience, and track record of success related to product management, strategic planning, and 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 clinical and regulatory, reimbursement, product development, product marketing, operations, quality, user experience, and financial planning. Deep data analytics capabilities. Advanced computer and computer software skills, including Microsoft Office products, CRM, and proprietary databases. Master’s degree in relevant fields and/or MBA or equivalent, preferred. Advanced marketing and/or data science training, desired. Experience in the diabetes industry, preferred. Compensation & Benefits The starting base pay range for this position is $190,000 – $215,000 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 and a robust benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employment Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tandem Diabetes Care Inc.