Marketing - Director, Global Product Management, Cytology and Digital Pathology

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and visionary leader to serve as Director, Global Product Management (GPM) for Hologic's Cytology and Digital Pathology portfolio, including the Genius Digital Diagnostics System, AI-powered diagnostic algorithms, Cytology Instrumentation, and ThinPrep Consumables. This role is responsible for defining and driving global portfolio strategy, long-range business planning, and investment priorities across a multi-platform diagnostics franchise. As a key member of the Diagnostic GPM leadership team, the Director will shape portfolio direction, influence enterprise strategy, and drive sustainable growth through innovation, market expansion, and customer-centric solutions for the Cytology and Digital Pathology portfolio.

This leader will oversee a team of global product managers while partnering closely with executive leadership, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Commercial, and Operations teams to maximize portfolio performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive the global product strategy and roadmap for cytology and digital pathology portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and global portfolio strategy.
• Define portfolio priorities and investment priorities across cytology and digital pathology systems, AI algorithms, automation, software, accessories, consumables, and workflow solutions.
• Lead portfolio planning, forecasting alignment, and capital planning in partnership with finance and commercial leadership.
• Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle management planning from strategic planning, regulatory submission, development, launch, sustainment, optimization, and end of life.
• Champion long-term sustainability of the installed base including reliability, serviceability, upgrade paths, total cost of ownership, and customer experience.
• Partner with service, quality, and operations teams to monitor fleet performance trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead teams in the development and scaling of digital solutions, bridging R&D and commercial teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement recurring revenue and pricing business models (e.g., SaaS, pay per use, pay per click, subscription, licensing, bundled, partnership).
• Lead and conduct qualitative and quantitative research to deeply understand customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape in cytology and digital pathology instrumentation, AI algorithms, automation, and laboratory workflow solutions.
• Translate customer workflows, market trends, and competitive dynamics into portfolio-level strategy and product direction.
• Define KPIs, analyze product performance for all designated portfolio products, and execute plans to meet/exceed defined goals.
• Monitor and communicate competitive activity, formulating strategic responses as needed.
• Develop and implement strategic frameworks to monitor and optimize product adoption and customer experience across the cytology and digital pathology portfolio.
• Serve as the internal product leader and voice of the customer, inspiring and influencing cross-functional teams globally.
• Cultivate and strengthen strategic partnerships with key customers and industry stakeholders, championing customer advocacy initiatives and informing organizational strategy with customer insights.
• Engage laboratory professionals to validate product concepts and gather actionable feedback.
• Partner and support commercial marketing, service, support, and other key cross-functional teams in the development of effective go-to-market strategies, sales tools, and resources.
• Support internal teams with product expertise for all cytology and digital pathology products.
• Build, scale, and lead a global product management team capable of delivering sustained business growth and innovation.
• Coach and mentor product managers to strengthen strategic thinking, customer centricity, and executive communication.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish product management best practices, governance structures, and operating models that improve execution and organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in product management, product marketing, or related roles within diagnostics, pathology (cytology and/or histology), life sciences, or medical technology.
• 5+ years of leadership experience, managing a team of professional-level direct reports.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing portfolio strategies that drive meaningful revenue growth, market expansion, and business transformation.
• Proven track record of effectively navigating and developing productive relationships across functions and levels of the organization, including senior leadership teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex global portfolio and execution across hardware, software, and algorithm development teams.
• In-depth knowledge of cytology and/or histology diagnostic laboratory instrumentation, workflow, and customer segments preferred.
• Experience leading inputs software solution development, customer release schedules, and implementing pricing models.
• Prior experience with digital pathology platforms, medical imaging products, or image management software (IMS).
• Experience with scalable AI platforms, foundation model(s) (FM), uni- and multimodal AI agents.
• Strong technical grasp of IT infrastructure, LIS, DICOM protocols, diagnostic-grade displays, and the storage scaling requirements necessary to support petabyte-scale image libraries (a plus).
• Knowledge of HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC2 requirements for protecting Patient Health Information (PHI) within the digital environment (cybersecurity & compliance).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, PhD) preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills for a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.
• Strong leadership skills, business, and financial acumen.

Behaviors

• Customer-Centric: Self-directed focus on understanding and fulfilling internal customer needs.
• Proactive: Ability to anticipate challenges and take initiative to address them.
• Collaborative: Works well with team members and internal teams such as product development, engineering, regulatory, etc.
• Adaptable: Flexible in the face of changing market conditions and customer requirements.
• Integrity: Upholds the company's values and adheres to industry ethical standards, especially important in healthcare. Behaves in an ethical way which represents Hologic values and challenges behaviors that do not align.
• Resilience: Maintains a positive attitude and strong work ethic even in challenging situations.
• Networking: Builds and leverages relationships at all levels and networks both internally and externally.

Additional Information

Location: Marlborough, MA or San Diego, CA; hybrid in-office.

Travel requirements: On average, 30% travel time. Ability to attend on-site, corporate, and field-based meetings as needed.

Language requirements: English is our corporate language.

Driving License: Holds a current driver’s license of relevant class.

Pay

The total compensation range for this role is $151,200 - $268,000. This is based on a base salary and commission plan combination. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, territory/geography, education, business needs, market demand, and performance versus quota.