Director, Product Discovery

New York Blood Center

Director of Product Discovery leading a team to drive product strategy and AI innovation in healthcare. Engaging cross-functional partners to deliver digital and data solutions at NYBCe.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRye • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading product discovery and design for AI-powered solutions within healthcare, leveraging deep domain knowledge in blood banking systems and operations. Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence while balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.

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Product ManagementAI-Powered SolutionsCross-Functional CollaborationAgile MethodologiesHealthcare Regulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Product DesignBusiness AnalysisRequirements EngineeringData AnalysisIntegration Mapping

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

FigmaConfluenceAzure DevOpsSQL

Certifications & Qualifications

Agile CertificationSCRUM Certification

Industry Keywords

Blood Banking SystemsHealthcare InformaticsRegulated IndustriesOperational ExcellenceLean Methodologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of Product Managers, Analysts and Product Designers responsible for discovering and delivering digital and data solutions that create measurable value for the organization.
Own the continuous discovery process—ensuring the team is solving problems worth solving, validating solutions before engineering investment, and reducing risk across four dimensions: value, usability, feasibility, and viability.
Champion operational excellence by identifying opportunities to standardize and streamline processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and design solutions that reduce cost while improving outcomes.
Actively explore how AI and intelligent automation can transform workflows, accelerate decision-making, and drive sustainable efficiency gains.
Engage directly with clinical and operational users, frame problems clearly, and partner closely with Engineering, Data, Analytics, and Architecture to ensure solutions are aligned and impactful.
Lead product discovery for AI-powered solutions—ensuring the team understands when AI is the right approach, how to validate AI product concepts with users, and how to design for trust, transparency, and human oversight.
Define and communicate a clear product vision that aligns with organizational strategy and user needs.
Identify high-impact opportunities by synthesizing insights from users, operations, data, and market trends.
Own the product roadmap, balancing quick wins with long-term strategic bets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree required in Business, Data Science, Engineering, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive product management, product design, or related disciplines include business/systems analysis, and requirements engineering.
Deep domain expertise in blood banking systems and operations (e.g., BECS, donor management, lab workflows, compliance requirements).
Demonstrated success leading discovery and design for complex digital products within healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industries.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration across stakeholders, analysts, designers, and technical teams.
Experience conducting independent systems and data analysis, including source validation and integration mapping.
Hands-on experience with modern discovery and design tools (e.g., Figma, Confluence, Azure DevOps, SQL).
Strong working knowledge of Agile and Lean methodologies and product delivery practices.
Familiarity with healthcare regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, AABB, CLIA) as they relate to information systems and product requirements.
Experience balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Certification in Agile / SCRUM Methodology or the willingness to pursue them.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities