Head of Product & Technology

Amidst a tumultuous year, healthcare has never been a higher global priority – and digital health companies are leading the way with $14 billion in financing in 2020. Our new venture will leverage an established network of healthcare providers, investors, and strategy leaders, to expand digital health access across the Canadian market. We are building a highly scalable B2C mobile-first (but also web-based) solution to deliver care with unprecedented innovation. To execute on this vision, we are looking for a Head of Product & Technology with development experience who can build the product from the ground up, define the tech stack, and integrate 3rd party solutions to deliver a world class patient experience. This role offers opportunity for autonomy and impact; you will join a venture with committed seed funding, and work directly with the co-founding team, CEO, and investor and advisory groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build out a first-of-its-kind scalable patient-facing digital health product by designing front- and back-end architecture, defining and assembling the tech stack, and integrating 3rd party solutions
• Bring to life the patient journey by designing navigational flow across mobile and web applications
• Bring the MVP to market and evolve the product by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that product capabilities meet company goals and user needs
• Own the product development and backlog management task processes by coordinating with third-party contractors and eventually building a lean in-house development team
• Work closely with leadership to oversee and influence the strategic planning and development of product and company vision

Requirements/Prior Experience:

• Experience leading technology-first product teams and bringing products to market
• Full stack software development and lifecycle management, plus working design knowledge (UX/UI); experience with digital products in healthcare or medical device companies an asset
• Experience developing software applications including procuring, implementing, and integrating technologies from multiple third-party vendors
• Experience with system architectures, including designing and implementing mobile-first solutions
• Experience conducting market research to identify and incorporate emerging trends into the product roadmap
• An inquisitive and relentless nature, ability to get things done and build from the ground up where necessary
• Bachelors or master’s degree in computer science or engineering plus minimum 10 years of relevant work experience

Nice to Have:

• Working knowledge of the Canadian healthcare market, including EHR/EMRs, data privacy laws, and payer/reimbursement models
• Experience with, or working knowledge of, video streaming systems
• Early-stage startup experience, demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
• Preferably located in Toronto or Montreal to allow in-person collaboration

Compensation:

• Competitive salary, equity, health insurance, and benefits