Product Manager

Commercialization             ·            Brooklyn, New York, United States              ·          Full time

About Synchron

Synchron is a clinical-stage endovascular brain computer interface (BCI) company. Since 2012, the company has been developing a BCI platform that avoids the need for open brain surgery by using a minimally-invasive procedure. The Synchron Switch™ BCI received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation in 2020, and is currently in human clinical trials in the US and Australia.

The company recently announced an oversubscribed $75 million Series C financing round led by ARCH Venture Partners, with participation from Gates Frontier, Bezos Expeditions and other top-tier investors. The funds will accelerate product development, facilitate commencement of a pivotal clinical trial, and advance Synchron towards a first-in-class BCI market approval for the treatment of paralysis.

The Synchron Switch™ brain computer interface is implanted in the blood vessel on the surface of the motor cortex of the brain via the jugular vein, through a minimally-invasive endovascular procedure. Once implanted, it is designed to detect and wirelessly transmit motor intent out of the brain, restoring a capability for severely paralyzed patients to control personal devices with hands-free point-and-click. Synchron is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary and rapidly growing team.

Join our mission of developing a first-in-class commercial BCI for more than 100 million people worldwide with upper limb impairment. Help people with previously untreatable conditions regain connection to the world.

Synchron (www.synchron.com) is developing a brain interface technology platform that transmits data in and out of the brain via devices implanted inside cerebral blood vessels using minimally invasive endovascular procedures (Neuro-Intervention).

As the first company to conduct clinical trials of a minimally invasive brain-computer interface, Synchron is in a unique position with the potential to restore human capabilities to people with paralysis. There have been 10 clinical trial participants implanted with the company’s technology. This is an opportunity to help shape next steps on the pathway to a commercial product as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary and growing team.

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Marketing Product Manager. This position is located in New York City, and ability to travel into Brooklyn is ideal. 

Position Overview: 

The Product Manager will play a key role in orchestrating the direction and enhancement of software solutions tailored to the unique needs of people living with motor impairment. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product goals, gather user requirements, and prioritize features that will facilitate effective communication and control for individuals with severe paralysis. The manager will oversee the business case and coordinate execution during the software development lifecycle, ensuring a seamless user experience when integrated with Synchron’s BCI hardware. They will work cross functionally and with external stakeholders to ensure they internalize stakeholder needs and provide clear and consistent direction to the software development team. External stakeholders will include people living with motor impairment, their caregivers, physicians, and rehabilitation therapists.

Unique to BCI, the Product Manager will also work closely with Data Science to understand the fundamentals of BCI switch control drive leading edge BCI research concepts into meaningful software product solutions that improve patient lives. Balancing innovation with accessibility, the Software Product Manager of the future will navigate the complex landscape of neurotechnology, collaborating with engineers, designers, and researchers to create intuitive interfaces that empower people living with motor impairment to regain a degree of autonomy and connection. Additionally, they will stay abreast of advancements in the field, aligning the product roadmap with emerging technologies and scientific breakthroughs in assistive technology. 

Responsibilities:  

• In collaboration with leadership, own and articulate a clear vision and strategy for software products in line with Synchron’s focus to address the needs of people living with motor impairment using brain-computer interface 
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, end-users, and internal stakeholders to gather and prioritize user requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals with motor impairment. 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, designers, and researchers, to integrate software seamlessly with BCI hardware, fostering collaboration and effective communication throughout the development process. 
• Champion intuitive and accessible UX design, incorporating feedback from healthcare professionals and end-users to enhance software functionality and user satisfaction. 
• Work with Synchron User Experience research team to collect and analyze user feedback, iterating on software features and functionalities to continuously improve and optimize the user experience for people living with motor impairment. 
• Stay abreast of advancements in assistive technologies, integrating emerging technologies and scientific breakthroughs into the product roadmap to maintain competitiveness and relevance. 
• Effectively communicate product updates, milestones, and challenges to internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and objectives. 
• Work with cross functional team to be the voice of customer and voice of business, ensuring software products will drive meaningful outcomes to Synchron patients. 
• Facilitate collaborative problem-solving sessions to address challenges in software development, ensuring a proactive and solution-oriented approach within the team. 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of successfully leading software development projects from concept to release. 
• Proficiency in UX design principles and tools, enabling direct contribution to the design and enhancement of user interfaces that prioritize accessibility and user satisfaction. 
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, designers, patients, caregivers, and/or healthcare professionals, to achieve cohesive and successful product outcomes. 
• Bachelors degree

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous experience working directly with healthcare professionals or in a clinical setting, providing insights into the practical applications and user experiences of healthcare technologies. 
• An understanding of neuroscience principles or coursework in neuroscience, providing a deeper comprehension of the underlying mechanisms relevant to brain-computer interface technology. 
• Experience seeing FDA regulated medical devices to market 
• Degree in a relevant field, such as Health Informatics or Human-Computer Interaction, would be a valuable asset, demonstrating a higher level of academic and specialized knowledge. 

SALARY: $120k – $140k 

At Synchron, we value our culture and the way we work together to achieve our goals. You will be amongst a group of hard-working, fun, and caring people who support each other and are passionate about bringing life-changing technologies to people with disabilities.

Synchron provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Synchron operates in Australia and the USA. 

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