Role Overview for Chief Product Officer with a Healthcare Tech Firm – Nashville, TN
JRG Partners is proud to partner with a pioneering healthcare technology firm based in the vibrant and rapidly growing health-tech hub of Nashville, Tennessee. Our client is on a mission to revolutionize patient care and provider efficiency through innovative software solutions. They are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Product Officer (CPO) to join their executive leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of healthcare by defining and executing a product strategy that will impact millions of lives.
As the Chief Product Officer, you will be the ultimate owner of the company’s product portfolio, responsible for the entire product lifecycle from conception to market success. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will serve as the key bridge between our technology, our customers, and our business goals. You will lead a talented team of product managers, UX/UI designers, and researchers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. Your leadership will be critical in translating the company’s ambitious vision into a tangible, market-leading product roadmap that addresses the complex challenges within the healthcare ecosystem. You will be expected to deeply understand the needs of patients, clinicians, and healthcare administrators, ensuring that every product we build is intuitive, impactful, and compliant with the highest industry standards. This role requires a strategic thinker with a founder’s mentality, someone who can balance long-term vision with the pragmatic realities of execution in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Your success will be measured by product adoption, user satisfaction, and the overall contribution of the product portfolio to the company’s growth and market leadership.
Key Responsibilities of Chief Product Officer with a Healthcare Tech Firm – Nashville, TN
Product Vision and Strategy
Define, articulate, and champion a clear and compelling product vision that aligns with the overall company strategy and addresses key market opportunities. Develop and maintain a comprehensive, long-term product roadmap, prioritizing initiatives to maximize business value and customer impact.
Market and User Intelligence
Spearhead continuous market analysis, competitive landscape assessments, and user research to identify unmet needs and emerging trends in the healthcare technology space. Serve as the company’s foremost expert on our customers, their workflows, and their pain points.
Leadership and Team Development
Lead, mentor, and scale a world-class product organization. Recruit, hire, and develop top-tier talent in product management, UX/UI design, and user research. Foster a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performance culture that values creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Product Lifecycle Management
Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from initial ideation and requirements gathering through to development, launch, and post-launch performance analysis. Implement and refine agile product development processes to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a central communication hub, working seamlessly with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and Clinical teams. Ensure tight alignment on product strategy, roadmap priorities, and go-to-market plans to drive successful product launches and adoption.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure product success. Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to make informed decisions, iterate on product features, and demonstrate the value of product investments to the executive team and board of directors.
Go-to-Market Strategy
Collaborate with the marketing and sales leadership to develop and execute effective go-to-market strategies for new products and features. This includes defining target market segments, product positioning, messaging, and pricing strategies to ensure commercial success.
Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
Guarantee that all products are developed and maintained in strict compliance with healthcare industry regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), HITECH, and other relevant standards. Stay ahead of the evolving regulatory landscape to mitigate risk and ensure market readiness.
Stakeholder Management
Effectively communicate the product vision, strategy, and progress to a wide range of stakeholders, including the executive team, board of directors, investors, employees, customers, and partners. Act as a primary spokesperson for the company’s product initiatives.
Requirements for the Chief Product Officer with a Healthcare Tech Firm – Nashville, TN
Executive Experience
A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in product management, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership capacity (e.g., VP of Product, Head of Product, CPO) within a technology-driven organization.
Industry Expertise
Demonstrable and significant experience within the healthcare technology (HealthTech) sector is mandatory. A deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem, including clinical workflows, payer/provider dynamics, EMR/EHR systems, and data interoperability standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR) is essential.
Educational Background
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is required. An MBA or other advanced degree is highly preferred.
Proven Track Record
A history of successfully conceiving, developing, and launching market-leading B2B or B2B2C SaaS products. Experience managing a portfolio of products and driving significant revenue growth.
Leadership Prowess
Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing, geographically distributed teams. A leader who leads by example and fosters a collaborative and innovative environment.
Strategic and Analytical Mindset
Superior strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. The ability to synthesize complex market and customer data into a clear, actionable product strategy. Strong financial acumen and experience with P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting.
Communication Skills
World-class written and verbal communication skills. The ability to articulate a complex vision and technical concepts to a variety of audiences, from engineers to C-level executives and customers, with clarity and conviction.
Technical Aptitude
Strong technical background and a solid understanding of modern software development practices, cloud architecture, and data analytics. While not a hands-on coding role, the ability to engage in deep technical discussions with engineering counterparts is crucial.
Location
The candidate must be based in or willing to relocate to the greater Nashville, TN area to work in a hybrid model alongside the executive team.
Benefits & Perks Offered
Our client is committed to attracting and retaining top-tier executive talent and offers a highly competitive and comprehensive compensation package, including:
Executive Compensation
A competitive base salary, a significant performance-based annual bonus, and a substantial equity stake in the company.
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents with minimal employee contribution.
Retirement Planning
A 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company matching program.
Work-Life Balance
A flexible and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, coupled with company-paid holidays.
Relocation Support
A comprehensive relocation package is available for the successful candidate and their family.
Professional Growth
A dedicated budget for continuous learning, professional development, executive coaching, and attendance at key industry conferences.
Modern Workplace
A state-of-the-art office environment located in the heart of Nashville, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.
Meaningful Impact
The unparalleled opportunity to be a part of a mission-driven company that is fundamentally improving the healthcare landscape for generations to come.
How to Apply
This is a retained search being conducted exclusively by JRG Partners. If you are a transformative product leader with a passion for leveraging technology to solve critical healthcare challenges, we invite you to apply for this exceptional opportunity. Your expertise can help shape the future of patient care.
JRG Partners specializes in placing top executive talent within disruptive industries. To learn more about our dedicated practice in this field, please visit our Healthcare Technology Executive Search page. To be considered for the Chief Product Officer position, please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter outlining your relevant experience and strategic vision to our confidential application portal.
JRG Partners and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
