Senior Technical Product Manager

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we’re passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world. 

At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, including potential bonus opportunities, equity awards, commission, and a comprehensive benefits package based on the position.
 

Base Compensation Range: $101,500 – $127,000
*In addition, you qualify for: 

• Annual bonus opportunity of 12% based on company performance
• Annual equity award of $10,000

Outstanding Benefits and Perks
We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees: 

• Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start
• Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options, Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts
• Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year
• Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws
• 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1
• Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life
• Nine (9) paid company holidays per year

This position supports Mesa's SDC business.  Our Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological and chemical indicators that assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and dental industries.

Job Summary

The Senior Technical Product Manager owns and drives the execution of technical product initiatives across the full product lifecycle. This role translates complex business, customer, and technical requirements into actionable product strategies and clear development priorities. Operating with increased autonomy, the Senior Technical Product Manager partners closely with engineering, quality, operations, regulatory, and commercial teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that meet business objectives and customer needs in the sterilization and disinfection consumables space

Duties & Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap Ownership

• Own product roadmaps for assigned products, platforms, or major features, ensuring alignment with business strategy and technical capabilities.

• Define and prioritize product requirements, epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria based on customer needs, market input, and technical feasibility.

• Balance short-term delivery needs with longer-term product evolution and sustainability.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the primary product interface for engineering and technical teams throughout development and sustaining activities.

• Lead cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, supply chain, and commercial stakeholders.

• Facilitate decision-making by clearly articulating trade-offs, risks, and impacts.

Execution & Lifecycle Management

• Drive execution of new product development, sustaining engineering efforts, and product changes through established development and quality processes.

• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and constraints; develop mitigation strategies and escalate when appropriate.

• Lead product launch readiness activities, including documentation, training support, and stakeholder communications.

• Manage product performance post-launch, supporting enhancements, issue resolution, and lifecycle decisions.

Customer, Market & Data-Driven Insights

• Incorporate customer feedback, field input, and usage data into product decisions and prioritization.

• Conduct competitive, market, and internal analysis to inform product positioning and roadmap decisions.

• Translate insights into clear recommendations for product improvements or new capabilities.

Process Improvement & Mentorship

• Contribute to continuous improvement of product management practices, tools, and documentation standards.

• Share product management best practices and provide informal guidance or mentorship to junior product managers or cross-functional partners.

• Promote disciplined, data-driven product decision-making across teams.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Business, or a related technical discipline.

• 5 years of experience in medical device and/or life sciences product management.

• Experience working in sterilization and disinfection consumables space is preferred
• Product management experience overseeing a biological indicator product line is a plus!

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and technical systems.

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical and business needs into prioritized product requirements.

• Proven cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence without authority.

• Proficiency with product management, project tracking, and documentation tools.

Physical Demands (US Only):

• Sitting: Often for extended periods at desks or meetings.
• Standing or walking: Occasionally for meetings or office tasks. 
• Using computers: Typing and using office equipment. 
• Lifting: Light, less than 10 pounds. 
• Repetitive motions: Frequent use of keyboard and mouse. 

Environmental Conditions:

• Workspace: Climate control (air conditioning or heating) to ensure comfort.
• Lighting: Adjustable lighting to reduce eye strain.
• Noise Levels: The noise level is moderate, with occasional interruptions from phone calls and conversations. Use non-canceling headphones if necessary.
• Ergonomics: Workstations with desk and adjustable chairs to support good postures.
• Ventilation: Good ventilation to ensure a comfortable working environment, though this can vary depending on the building. 

 

Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 

Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.  Please note that Mesa Labs conducts criminal background checks upon offer acceptance. 

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