Product Manager

Overview

is a rapidly growing consumer technology firm operating a suite of healthcare businesses, including our flagship brand Blue Chew. Our mission is to better patients' lives through innovative healthcare solutions. With a team of 300 professionals across various specialties, we've built scalable pharmacy, telemedicine, and e-commerce platforms using cutting-edge technology. As we continue our accelerated growth trajectory, we're launching new products to expand our patient base and accelerate growth.

Join us in tackling exciting challenges at the intersection of healthcare and technology.

Product Manager to lead the end-to-end lifecycle of our physical product line. This is not a software PM role; you will be responsible for products you can touch, taste, or utilize in the real world.

The ideal candidate has a rare blend of pharmaceutical rigor and consumer goods grit. You’ve sourced raw materials, navigated complex global supply chains, and understand how to translate technical specifications into a premium brand experience.

Austin, TX — we’re looking for someone who truly values and enjoys working in the office, not just tolerates it.

• Strategic Sourcing & Material Science: in this role, "sourcing" isn’t just finding a vendor; it’s ensuring the integrity of the supply chain
• Raw Material Procurement:
  Identify, audit, and secure global suppliers for specialized materials (e.g., medical-grade polymers, vacuum-sealed alloys, or active pharmaceutical ingredients)
• Sustainability & Ethics:
  Implement a "Tier 2" sourcing strategy to ensure not just your suppliers, but their suppliers, meet environmental and ethical standards
• Cost-Benefit Analysis:
  Balance the high cost of over-engineered materials with the strict margin requirements of the pharma industry

• BOM (Bill of Materials) Management:
  Own the master list of every screw, seal, and chemical component. You are responsible for the COGS and ensuring no single point of failure in the parts list
• Form vs. Function Iteration:
  Lead physical teardowns of prototypes. Evaluate the tactile quality—how a lid snaps, how a coating feels, or how a vial fits into a casing—to meet premium brand standards
• Durability Testing:
  Define tortue tests for products; ensure a pharmaceutical carrier remains sterile and functional after drops

• CGMP Compliance:
  Ensure all physical assembly processes adhere to Current Good Manufacturing Practices
• Packaging & Stability:
  Oversee primary and secondary packaging that maintains product efficacy while maintaining a high-end aesthetic
• Risk Mitigation:
  Author and maintain the FMEA to predict where a physical product might fail and fix it before it hits the market

• Assembly Line Optimization:
  Work with plant managers to design the assembly flow and spot inefficiencies on the line
• Quality Control (QC) Standards:
  Establish the Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) and define what constitutes a minor cosmetic defect versus a functional failure
• International Logistics:
  Navigate shipping of regulated physical goods, including customs requirements for pharma-grade materials and cold-chain logistics if necessary

• Product Storytelling:
  Translate technical specs into consumer benefits
• Feedback Loops:
  Analyze returns and warranty claims to identify field failures and trigger engineering changes for the next production run

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Design, or Material Science. An MBA is a plus, but the hard science or engineering foundation is critical for understanding how physical products fail or succeed
• Domain Expertise:
  Deep knowledge of materials and finishes; discuss polymers and metals regarding chemical leaching, durability, and thermal properties

• Hardware Lifecycle:
  Experience taking a physical product from concept to shelf, including managing a CAD design team, tooling, and Golden Sample approval
• Assembly & BOM Management:
  Proficiency in managing complex BOMs…