Vice President of Product Management - Spinal

The Opportunity

Kinara Group are partnering exclusively with a market-leading spinal implant company to identify an exceptional Vice President of Product Management. This is a pivotal leadership role for an organisation at an exciting inflection point — combining a strong commercial base with an ambitious innovation pipeline spanning next-generation fixation systems, biologics, and enabling surgical technologies.

The incoming VP will own the full product lifecycle across a high-value spinal portfolio, working at the intersection of clinical strategy, R&D, and commercial execution. This is a rare opportunity to shape the direction of a category that genuinely changes patients' lives.

What you'll lead

• Define and execute the global product strategy across the full spinal implant portfolio — cervical, thoracolumbar, MIS, and adjacent categories
• Partner with R&D, Regulatory, Clinical Affairs, and Commercial teams to drive product development from concept through launch
• Lead, mentor and scale a high-performing product management organisation across multiple business units
• Champion the voice of the surgeon and patient; synthesise clinical insights into differentiated product roadmaps
• Own product accountability — manage lifecycle decisions including NPI prioritisation, portfolio rationalisation, and sunset planning
• Engage directly with key opinion leaders, spine surgeons, and clinical advisory boards to validate direction and build advocacy
• Support M&A and licensing evaluations, providing product diligence and strategic fit assessment

Your background

• 10+ years in product management within the medical device industry, with significant spine, orthopaedic, or surgical implant experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional programmes from concept through commercialisation in a regulated environment
• Prior P&L or business leadership experience; comfortable owning commercial outcomes
• Strong clinical acumen - able to engage credibly with spine surgeons and navigate OR environments
• Experience managing and growing product management teams; a genuine leader

Why this role

• Seat at the executive table — genuine strategic influence over a high-growth portfolio
• Company at an inflection point with investment behind its pipeline
• Mission-driven culture focused on improving surgical outcomes for spinal patients globally
• Highly competitive executive compensation, equity participation, and benefits

Kinara Group is a trusted partner within the MedTech & Life Sciences industry, committed to driving innovation, creating long-term value, and enabling business transformation. With extensive expertise across science, markets, and key industry leaders, Kinara Group delivers tailored solutions with precision and efficiency. Operating across the UK, Europe, and the USA, the company focuses on impactful results that foster growth and innovation for its clients.