Product Line Director; Xray Rooms

Images that Matter. With Teams that Matter. Carestream is a global provider of medical imaging systems and solutions; x-ray imaging systems for non-destructive testing; and contract manufacturing. And the work we do matters. Our products and solutions help make everyday heroes days a little easier, improve patients' lives, and makes a difference in our communities. And it couldn't be done without our team of hard-working, talented and caring individuals.We are proud to have been recognized by our employees and alumni as one of America's Best Midsize Employers and America's Best Employers for Engineers. Compensation: $157,600 - $170,000 per year *This range reflects Carestream's good faith estimate to pay fairly as starting wage. Offers will be tailored within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process, as well as geographic market differentials for the position.Position Summary:The Product Line Director, Rooms is an upstream product leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, portfolio management, and business performance of Carestream's Medical Rooms solutions including Digital Radiography (DR) and Bone Mineral Density (BMD/DXA) product lines.This role owns the end-to-end product solutions, from market intelligence, customer insight generation, technology strategy, product roadmap development, business case creation, new product introduction, commercialization, and lifecycle management. The Product Line Director serves as the primary product strategist and the key interface between customers, commercial teams, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, and executive leadership.The role is responsible for defining future product platforms and solutions that address evolving clinical workflows, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and market opportunities. The Product Line Director will lead cross-functional teams to transform customer insights into differentiated products and solutions that deliver sustainable business growth, profitability, and competitive advantage.Position Responsibilities: * Develop and own the product strategy and multi-year roadmap for DR Rooms and Bone Mineral Density (DXA/BMD) solutions. * Analyze market trends, clinical workflow evolution, technology advancements, reimbursement dynamics, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities and strategic priorities. * Define product roadmap, portfolio positioning, target customer segments, value propositions, product differentiation, and competitive strategies. * Establish product investment priorities by balancing customer needs, technology feasibility, business impact, cost, quality, and time-to-market. * Own product lifecycle management including product introduction, platform evolution, product optimization, and product discontinuation strategies. * Act as the product owner and voice of customer throughout the product development lifecycle. * Translate customer needs, clinical requirements, and market opportunities into clear product requirements and product specifications. * Translate product requirement and market requirement into engineering design requirements. * Partner closely with R&D, Clinical Applications, Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to define and deliver innovative solutions. * Collaborate closely with business partners, strategic suppliers, and OEM partners to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and successfully deliver differentiated products to market. * Drive platform strategies including technology selection, build/buy/partner decisions, and long-term product architecture. * Identify opportunities for software, workflow, AI-enabled applications, and service-enabled solutions that enhance customer value. * Develop compelling business cases for new products by p