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Two areas where Verathon has significantly impacted patient care, and become the market leader in each, are bladder volume measurement and airway management. The company’s BladderScan portable ultrasound and GlideScope video laryngoscopy & bronchoscopy systems effectively address unmet needs for healthcare providers and meaningfully raise the standard of care for patients. Verathon, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, USA and has international subsidiaries in Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.verathon.com.\nOverview\nThe Upstream Product Manager will play a central role in shaping the next generation of urology bladder volume measurement devices. In close partnership with Engineering and cross-functional teams, you will define, develop, and deliver differentiated products from early concept through launch readiness. This is a development-facing role responsible for translating validated clinical and market insights into clear product requirements supported by strong business cases . AI-enabled capabilities and human-centered design principles are embedded in how we innovate.\nSuccess in this role is measured by your ability to identify high-impact unmet needs, convert insight into executable product definitions, and lead development programs with rigor, alignment, and strategic clarity.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop deep understanding of global urology care environments through structured Voice-of-Customer initiatives and active Key Opinion Leader engagement.• Identify and define new product opportunities by synthesizing clinical insight, workflow dynamics, competitive landscape, and business strategy.• Translate validated unmet needs into clear, prioritized product requirements and differentiated value propositions.• Lead the development of robust business cases in partnership with Finance and commercial leaders, including market modeling, pricing strategy, and return analysis.• Serve as the commercial lead within cross-functional core teams, ensuring alignment of scope, schedule, and cost discipline at each Product Development Process stage gate.• Apply structured innovation methodologies, including Design Thinking and BioDesign, to guide concept generation, validation, and refinement.• Integrate AI-enabled capabilities and data-driven thinking into product concepts where clinically and commercially justified.• Partner with Human Factors Engineering to plan and execute formative usability testing throughout development.• Ensure the complete product solution - including claims, packaging, labeling, service model, and user experience - supports validated customer and stakeholder needs.• Collaborate with Regulatory and Quality to ensure product requirements and intended use are clearly defined and aligned to global compliance standards.\nMonitor competitive activity, industry trends, and emerging technologies to inform portfolio strategy and future development priorities.• Support transition to downstream marketing by ensuring launch readiness through clear positioning, pricing recommendations, and value articulation\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred.\nMinimum 5 years of experience in medical device product development, upstream product management, or related roles within a regulated industry.\nDemonstrated experience partnering with Engineering through new product development from concept through launch readiness.\nExperience translating clinical or customer insights into clear product requirements and differentiated value propositions.\nProven ability to build and defend business cases, including market assessment, pricing strategy, and financial modeling.\nExperience operating within structured product development processes and stage-gate environments.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.\nDomestic and international travel is required 20-25% of the time.\nPreferred qualifications\nExperience in urology, endoscopy or adjacent clinical markets.\nExperience with capital equipment and/or single-use medical device portfolios.\nExposure to AI-enabled, software-integrated, or digitally connected medical devices.\nExperience applying structured innovation methodologies such as Design Thinking, BioDesign, Jobs-To-Be-Done.\nSalary range - $108,000.00 - $137,950.00 (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range). \nFull-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon’s annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.\nVerathon provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off and a 401(k) matching plan. For more information, please visit our complete Benefits Summary at https://www.verathon.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/US_HQ_Employee_Benefits_Summary.pdf.\nEEO\nResearch shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box on a job posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to click “Apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Even if you are not a match for this role, we may have another opportunity that may be a great fit. Verathon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We believe that diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives will build a strong foundation for success. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Verathon will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. 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