Senior Director, Global Product Strategy & Product Management

Accuray • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Accuray is seeking a Senior Director, Global Product Strategy & Product Management to lead the company’s multi-year product strategy and portfolio direction. This senior global leader will be accountable for all product strategy and product management activities, translating the enterprise’s strategic vision into actionable product priorities and roadmaps. The role involves leading and mentoring global Product Strategy and Product Management teams, fostering a culture of clinical and customer focus, innovation, and operational excellence. The Senior Director will drive end-to-end product lifecycle success, from portfolio strategy and innovation through development, launch, and post-market management. This individual will act as a thought partner to executive leadership, advising on portfolio trade-offs, investment decisions, and long-term growth opportunities to maintain the company’s competitive edge. The position requires strategic foresight and executional discipline, ensuring product strategy guides product management execution for timely, high-quality product launches that meet market needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of medical devices or related healthcare technology domains.
• Solid familiarity with clinical environments (preferably in radiation oncology or adjacent fields), enabling credible engagement with clinicians and insight into patient care workflows.
• 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.
• Experience working within complex regulatory environments (FDA, CE, ISO) and understanding implications for product development and strategy.
• Proven experience leading global, cross functional teams and influencing at the executive level.
• Must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or an advanced degree (MS, PhD, MD or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Experience in radiation oncology is strongly preferred (e.g., working with radiation therapy products or clinical workflows), or experience in related domains such as medical imaging, surgical robotics, or advanced therapeutic devices.
• Exposure to collaborating with Key Opinion Leaders, participating in clinical studies, or driving evidence generation initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in managing product strategies across global markets, understanding regional differences in healthcare systems, reimbursement, and competitive landscapes.
• Experience working with teams across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
• Experience with build/partner/buy decisions and strategic partnerships or M&A to fill portfolio gaps.
• A track record of driving innovation, whether through new product development or integrating externally sourced technologies.
• Familiarity with human factors engineering, patient safety design principles, and incorporating clinical evidence or user feedback into product design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive multi-year product strategy across the entire product portfolio, including CyberKnife, Radixact/TomoTherapy, software, and services.
• Define the long-term vision 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 have the right balance of near-term improvements and breakthrough innovations aligned with corporate objectives.
• 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.
• Steer lifecycle decisions such as product enhancements, regional adaptations, and end-of-life planning to maximize clinical impact, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Champion a customer-centric approach by integrating Voice of Customer (VoC) feedback and market intelligence into product planning.
• Lead clinically focused VoC initiatives, engaging various stakeholders to identify unmet clinical needs and validate product concepts.
• Leverage competitive intelligence, industry trends, and advisory boards to ensure the product portfolio anticipates market changes and customer needs.
• Partner with Medical Affairs and Growth Marketing, Commercial Teams, and Sales Enablement to align product strategies with clinical evidence generation, real-world workflows, and physician education needs.
• Work in close partnership with other senior marketing and clinical leaders to ensure seamless execution and alignment across functions.
• Act as the senior integrator across R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure product strategies are technically feasible, regulatory-compliant, and operationally supported.
• Work closely with R&D/Engineering leadership to translate clinical and user requirements into viable product designs and development plans.
• Drive timely execution of product development programs by establishing clear decision-making processes and trade-off criteria.
• Ensure strong linkage between product development and commercial success.
• Collaborate with the Global Growth Marketing team on go-to-market planning, product positioning, and launch execution.
• Work with the Field Enablement (Sales Enablement) team to equip sales and regional marketing teams with the training, tools, and messaging needed to successfully sell and support the products.
• Support pricing and health economics strategies to ensure product pricing and reimbursement approaches reflect clinical value and competitive dynamics.
• Align with regional commercial leaders to tailor product plans for key markets, making sure global product strategies are effectively localized and executed worldwide.
• 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 for results.
• Set clear goals and developmental plans for team members and promote cross-functional collaboration and best-practice sharing across the team.
• Represent the Product Strategy/Product Management function on the Marketing Leadership Team, contributing to overall marketing priorities, go-to-market strategy, and cross-functional alignment initiatives.
• Serve as a visible product champion in interactions with executive leadership and regional teams, clearly communicating product vision and progress and gathering input to refine strategies.

Benefits

• Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments.
• Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior