Product Management Director

Join a team that is changing millions of lives.

Transforming smiles , changing lives.

At Align Technology , we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next.

We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation.

Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

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About this opportunity

We have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

As a Director of Product Management, you will havean exciting opportunity to lead, define and deliver the product vision for Ortho, Ortho Restorative and Retention products and services on the Align Digital Platform.

The products will be integrated with visualization experiences on the iTero scanner, Invisalign Doctor Site web portal and practice and patient mobile apps.

The keystakeholders include orthodontists, general dentists, patients,dental lab technicians, dentalserviceorganizations, universities, andpublichospitals.

You will work with teams of product designers, marketing managers, engineers, data scientists and others to build impactful Align Digital Platform products.

We are looking for entrepreneurial product leaders who will bring a passion for innovation, strong business acumen and judgment, ability to define products, and work within a fast-moving environment to execute on the product vision that has a broad customer and business impact.

In this role you will,

Define Product Vision Including all aspects to roadmap, investment, innovation and experimentation.

Engage Customers Build and manage the customer pipeline. Proactively identify and address customer pain points to increase adoption.

Learn from customers to define the product vision and roadmap

Drive execution of Product Planning and Development Including customer goals and business requirements for product release, ensuring implementation is aligned with product goals and requirements, and ownership of product positioning

Lead Product Definition Own and drive the customer working backwards strategy, long-term goals and working backwards documents including customer and market feedback, competitive analysis and business metrics to inform direction

Lead Product Launch Own the GTM plan to deliver results that ensure the customer and business goals are met in operational launch plans

Lead Operations Including monitoring and response to customer feedback, continuous improvement and business growth

Lead interaction with Engineering team Including helping the technical team make tradeoffs based on customer requirements, QA / testing of the product

Influence senior leaders across Align Technology and communicate the Align Digital Platform vision, strategy, goals, status, and customer impact

In this role, you will

Develop a deep understanding of Align customers (Orthodontists, Dentists, Labs, DSOs, etc.) through market research, industry tradeshows, customer visits and close relationships.

Communicate and leverage this knowledge with cross-functional teams to assure understanding and buy-in

• Have an intimate knowledge of your customer’s job-to-be-done and the metrics that customers use to measure success when getting the job done
• Strong customer empathy, with an ability to transform complex data and customer insights into a prioritized roadmap
• Understand Align’s strategic and competitive position and deliver products that are aligned with our mission and recognized best in the industry
• Create a competitive land scape to understand Align position within the market, identify gaps and suggest actionable path to address those gaps
• Is the primary driver for identifying significant opportunities, and driving product vision, strategies and roadmaps in the context of broader organizational strategies and goals
• Incorporate data, research and market analysis to inform product strategies and roadmaps
• Build business cases which encompass multi-year revenue projections, COGS estimates, market objectives, and strategic objectives (as relevant).

Lead cross-functional team members to develop, socialize, and create buy-in of the business justification and solutions that will address the customer needs and opportunities

• Establish tradeoffs between internal development and partnership activities - including contract negotiations and maintenance, product changes, forecasting and financials.
• Coordinating the needs across a multi-functional organization, including marketing, sales, operations, R&D, and customer services teams, while ensuring compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements
• Evangelize for the product by presenting to customer and user groups; represent the product at trade shows; sell product family roadmap internally;

generate enthusiasm for the product.

• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams of engineers, data scientists, and designers to deliver extraordinary products
• Grittiness - You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and pursue something hands-on, you persevere when others fall away
• Maximize efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the norm
• Be a proactive problem solver who operates effectively and independently, even in areas of uncertainty and ambiguity
• Create a team environment that encourages innovation
• Be intellectually curious, technically savvy, and maintain a sense of humor and humility

In this role, you’ll need

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science or related field.
• Previous experience in similar / relevant position
• Healthcare / Medical / Dental product / industry acumen is advantage
• 15+ years’ experience in product management, product development or related field.
• 5+ years’ understanding of software development / engineering of SaaS products
• Deep Product Management expertise, including market trends / analysis, NPI process, product roadmap development, requirements, product life-cycle management
• Understand the fundamentals of deep learning, and machine learning
• Leadership skills to lead teams and shape / lead growth vision and marketing strategy
• Innovation develop new ideas through collaboration and execute on creative ideas
• Team oriented ability to motivate and work well with diverse, cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to work globally
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate internally and with customers.

Sound like a good fit?

Great! Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested. Not the right fit? Don’t worry,Alignis quickly growing so we are creating more opportunities to expand our Align family.

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About Align

Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives . Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect.

Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world;

iTero Intraoral Scanners andOrthoCADdigital services. Did you know? Align is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.

By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work these are just some of thethingsemployees say make Align Technology a great place to work.

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Global Diversity Statement :

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that everysmile isas unique asour employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a cultureof open-mindedness and compassion forallouremployees.

We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category.

Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire.

Primary Location Base Salary Range : $217,700 to $260,600 USD

Base salary ranges are a guideline used to determine appropriate pay. Placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members.

For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically. For field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable commission plan.

A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S. Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

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