Product Manager, DaaS Platform

For over 90 years, Topcon’s vision has been to solve societal challenges around the globe. In healthcare, we are developing innovations that improve patients’ health and quality of life. 

We empower eye care providers with advanced imaging, diagnostic solutions, and intelligent data technology. Our robotic devices deliver simplicity without compromise, by capturing clear images with the push of a button. 

By joining Topcon Healthcare, you become part of a growing, diverse, global team. With office locations throughout North America, whether you are on-site, remote, or hybrid, our culture empowers you to contribute to company and personal success each day. At Topcon Healthcare, you can grow your career, gain new perspectives, and help address society’s most pressing challenges.  If you have drive, passion, and a desire to be part of a collaborative team, we want to hear from you.

At Topcon Healthcare, we don’t wait for the future. We invent it. Join us.

THI is seeking a passionate and mission-driven Product Manager, DaaS (Data-as-a-Service) Platform. This role will oversee development of the cloud data lake platform, data pipelines and data analytics tools designed for ocular imaging data, ensuring it meets market demands and exceed customer expectations.

This role requires a blend of technical knowledge, product management skills, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to drive the product lifecycle from conception to launch and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Define platform vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with company goals.
• Champion a platform-first approach that supports multiple internal and external use cases, including SaMD development, analytics, research, and commercial insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineering, data, marketing, clinical science, and customer support, to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and opportunities for innovation.
• Gather and prioritize product requirements from stakeholders, customers, and end-users.
• Serve as the voice of the customer and downstream product teams to ensure the data platform meets evolving needs.
• Develop detailed platform specifications and user stories for the development team.
• Manage the platform backlog, ensuring timely delivery of features and enhancements.
• Monitor platform performance and user feedback to inform future product iterations.
• Support Marketing Data Product Management and Clinical Science efforts to maximize product adoption and revenue growth.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., healthcare, computer science);  
• Proven experience as a Product manager, with a strong background delivering successful Data as Service platform.
•  Deep understanding of data ingestion pipelines, ability to parse, validate, and index highly variable imaging formats (e.g., fundus, OCT, OCT-A) and other diverse clinical datasets
• Deep understanding of healthcare data management of imaging modalities (ophthalmic imaging is preferred), particularly where global standards (DICOM, FHIR) are incomplete or absent.
• Knowledge of market research techniques, competitive analysis and product requirements definition.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, product lifecycle management and tools (e.g. Jira or similar), and cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data insights into actionable strategies.
• A passion for leveraging data to improve patient care and drive innovation.

Base Pay:

Expected Base Pay Range: $120,000 to $150,000 Annualized

The base pay range included is a projected hiring range for a position, level and potential work location(s) listed.  Topcon provides the compensation range that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule.   

Bonus eligible:

 In addition to base pay, compensation for this position includes eligibility for a 5% annual bonus.

Benefits*:

Topcon offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, tax saving spending accounts a 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement in addition to other perks and benefits.  We also offer time off for our employees to recharge.  Our employees are eligible for paid company holidays, paid personal time off, and paid sick time that meets or exceeds state/local requirements. 

Topcon reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation; individual candidate compensation may be determined based on individual skills, experience, training, certifications, education, final work location and other factors not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. Changes in the position level, location or other factors associated with the role may change the final determined compensation.  The recruiter can provide additional information during the hiring process.

*Topcon time off policies can vary between roles which are exempt or non-exempt.  For hourly (“non-exempt”) employees, we offer personal paid time off which accrues in accordance with local standards.  For salaried (“exempt”) employees, we offer a flexible paid time off policy giving you flexibility to take time when needed, while supporting business needs.  All paid time off policies are in accordance with or exceeding local law.  Employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for our Health and Welfare benefit package.

EEO Statement:

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.