As the India Site Lead, you will spearhead the establishment and growth of our new product development hub in Bangalore, India. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and retaining a high-performing team, fostering a mission-driven culture and aligning the hub’s activities with the company’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Development:

• Recruit, manage, and mentor a team of top-tier engineers, product managers and designers.
• Build and foster a strong employer brand in Bangalore to attract high quality talent.
• Create a collaborative and high performing work environment that encourages high velocity decision making, first principles thinking and scrappiness.
• Facilitate and model stellar cross functional collaboration and communication across geographies and teams.

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Collaborate with senior leadership in the US to develop and execute the hub’s strategic plan.
• Ensure alignment of the hub’s objectives with the overall company goals.
• Monitor progress and adapt strategies as needed to meet evolving business needs.

Product Development and Innovation:

• Oversee the development and delivery of cutting-edge healthcare products and services.
• Foster a culture of creativity, innovation and problem solving within the team.
• Stay abreast of US healthcare industry trends and emerging technologies to guide the hub’s focus and overall company roadmap.

Operational Excellence:

• Manage the hub’s operational budget and resources effectively.
• Implement best practices in project management and product development processes.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency in all activities.
• Oversee the delivery of high impact priorities in alignment with the company roadmap and agreed upon timelines.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Bangalore hub.
• Build strong internal relationships with key stakeholders, including finance, legal, infosec, people and talent, operations, sales and marketing.

The background we're looking for:

• A deep entrepreneurial spirit and owners mindset.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the tech industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience as a site lead or local head of a team working with a US-based company strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of India's tech talent market and proven strategies for attracting and retaining top talent in a competitive environment.
• Expertise in crafting and implementing policies that support a diverse and inclusive work environment, considering the cultural nuances of the Indian tech industry.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent negotiation skills, especially in the context of vendor and partnership agreements in India.
• Deep understanding of the latest technologies and product development methodologies.
• Familiarity with the startup ecosystem, agile environments and our technology stack.