Head of Product / Chief Product Officer

Layer Health (Headquarters: Boston / NYC)

Product Management Head of Product Chief Product Officer CPO Product Strategy Roadmap Leadership AI LLM Healthcare SaaS Enterprise Software Boston NYC Hybrid Management Product

Company: Layer Health is building an AI layer for healthcare, founded by MIT/Harvard researchers, focusing on synthesizing medical records using LLMs to reduce friction and improve patient care. We've raised a $21M Series A.

Role: Head of Product / Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Location: Hybrid in Boston (Back Bay) or NYC (Grand Central). No remote option available.

Join our ~20 person team in a critical leadership role to define and drive the product strategy and vision for Layer Health. As the Head of Product/CPO, you will own the product roadmap, lead the product management function, and work closely with engineering, research, sales, and customers to build and launch transformative AI-powered products for the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities:
* Define and articulate the overall product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Layer Health's AI platform and applications.
* Lead market research, customer discovery, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform product decisions.
* Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and specifications.
* Work closely with engineering, ML research, and design teams through the entire product lifecycle.
* Build, mentor, and lead the product management team (as the company grows).
* Engage with customers (health systems, life sciences) to gather feedback and ensure product success.
* Collaborate with sales and marketing on go-to-market strategy and product positioning.
* Drive product launches and measure product performance.

Technical Skills:
* Proven track record of leading product management for complex technical products, ideally in AI/ML or healthcare technology.
* Deep understanding of product management principles and agile development methodologies.
* Ability to understand technical concepts related to AI, LLMs, backend systems, and data platforms.
* Experience working directly with engineering and research teams.
* Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision making.

Ideal Candidate:
* Minimum 4 years (Head/CPO level implies significantly more experience is typically required) of product management experience, including leadership roles.
* Experience in the healthcare technology sector is highly desirable.
* Experience bringing AI/ML-powered products to market.
* Excellent strategic thinking, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.
* Passion for improving healthcare through innovative technology and product leadership.