Senior Director, Global Product Strategy & Product Management

Senior Director, Global Product Strategy & Product Management will lead the company’s multi-year product strategy and portfolio direction, serving as the point of accountability for all product strategy and product management activities across the organization.

• Global Product Strategy Leadership – Develop and execute a comprehensive multi-year product strategy across the entire product portfolio, including Cyber Knife, Radixact/Tomo Therapy, software, and services. Define the long-term vision ( 'north star' ) for how the portfolio will maintain competitive differentiation and decide on 'big bets' for investment, partnerships, or acquisitions to drive future growth. Ensure product roadmaps balance near-term improvements and breakthrough innovations aligning with corporate objectives.
• Product Management Oversight & Lifecycle Management – Oversee the global product management function across the full product lifecycle, from concept to development, market launch, updates, and end-of-life transitions. Guide product managers in developing clear product requirements and feature roadmaps for each product line, prioritizing features and enhancements based on customer needs, clinical impact, and business value. Ensure disciplined execution of new product development in collaboration with R&D/Engineering.
• Voice of Customer & Market Insight – Champion a customer-centric approach by integrating Voice of Customer (VoC) feedback and market intelligence into product planning. Lead clinically focused VoC initiatives and engage stakeholders to identify unmet clinical needs and validate product concepts. Leverage competitive intelligence, industry trends, and advisory boards to anticipate market changes and customer needs.
• Cross‑Functional Alignment & Execution – Work closely with senior marketing, clinical leaders and R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Operations and Commercial teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment. Act as the senior integrator across functions to guarantee product strategies are technically feasible, regulatory‑compliant, and operationally supported.
• Commercial & Market Alignment – Ensure strong linkage between product development and commercial success. Collaborate with Global Growth Marketing on go‑to‑market planning, product positioning and launch execution. Work with Field Enablement to equip sales teams with training, tools and messaging. Support pricing and health economics strategies with Finance and Field Enablement and align with regional commercial leaders for global localization.
• Leadership & Team Development – Build and mentor a high-performing team of product strategists and product managers. Foster a culture of clinical curiosity, analytical rigor, customer empathy and accountability. Represent the Product Strategy/Product Management function on the Marketing Leadership Team and act as a visible product champion in executive interactions.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of medical devices or related healthcare technology domains.
• Familiarity with clinical environments (preferably in radiation oncology or adjacent fields).
• Experience navigating complex regulatory environments (FDA, CE Mark, etc.) and integrating safety, quality, and compliance considerations into product planning.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in product strategy, product management, or related leadership roles within medical devices or regulated healthcare technology.
• Demonstrated ability to translate clinical, customer, and market insights into clear product and portfolio strategy.
• Proven experience leading global, cross-functional teams and influencing at the executive level.
• Must be authorized to work in the country where applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

• MBA or an advanced degree (MS, PhD, MD, etc.) in a relevant field.
• Experience in radiation oncology, medical imaging, surgical robotics, or advanced therapeutic devices.
• Exposure to collaborating with Key Opinion Leaders, clinical studies, or evidence generation initiatives.
• Track record of managing product strategies across global markets and understanding regional differences in healthcare systems, reimbursement, and competitive landscapes.
• Experience with build/partner/buy decisions and strategic partnerships or M&A to fill portfolio gaps.
• Familiarity with human factors engineering, patient safety design principles, and incorporating clinical evidence or user feedback into product design.
• Experience with teams across North America, Europe, and Asia‑Pacific.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans. Accuray is an Equal Opportunity employer.