Product Manager
Healthcare revenue cycle teams are strained. Volumes are rising, margins are constricting, and hiring and retaining enough staff is impossible. That’s why you need technology. It’s the only way things are going to get better.
AKASA is the preeminent provider of generative AI solutions for the healthcare revenue cycle
Our offerings are built on the AKASA platform, which integrates the company’s proprietary generative AI technology and deep revenue cycle expertise to deliver exceptional impact for hospitals, health systems, and the patients they serve.
AKASA is the only AI company whose technology is trained on a health system’s own clinical data, enabling AI to better understand the specific nuances of a health system.
We’ve helped healthcare providers decrease A/R days by 13%, improve efficiency by 86%, save 300+ hours of staff time per month, and increase gross yield by $30M.
With investors that include Andreessen Horowitz, BOND, Costanoa Ventures, and more, we’ve raised more than $200M to help eliminate the financial complexity of healthcare.
We’re rebuilding the healthcare revenue cycle with AI. Let’s chat.
Job Description
About AKASA
At AKASA, our mission is to build the future of healthcare with AI. As the preeminent provider of generative AI solutions for the healthcare revenue cycle, we are solving the biggest challenges facing our customers’ financial infrastructure. We have raised more than $205M in funding from investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, BOND, and Costanoa Ventures.
This is one of the most exciting times to join AKASA. Bookings for our new product suite have grown 10x since launching in Q3 of 2024, and we are just getting started. Our customer base represents more than $120B+ in net patient revenue and includes the most innovative health systems in the country, like Stanford, Johns Hopkins, and Cleveland Clinic.
Some of our most recent recognitions include being named one of the fastest-growing GenAI startups to watch by AIM Research and an “AI Revenue Cycle Leader” by Black Book in 17 out of 18 categories. Our CEO was ranked among the “Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEOs” by the Healthcare Technology Report, and we have been certified as a “Great Place to Work” for the past five years in a row, just to name a few.
Come join us - everyone is welcome. As an inclusive workplace, we are committed to building an environment where AKASAns are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.
About The Role
As a Product Manager, you will lead and own the development and management of AKASA’s leading Healthcare Revenue Cycle software and AI based products. You will work closely with prospects and customers, R&D and other cross-functional teams and leaders (e.g., sales, marketing) to ensure the products we develop and maintain deliver exceptional value and impact. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to:
- Make an outsized impact on AKASA and the future of healthcare.
- Work on some of the most challenging and valuable problems facing Americans.
- Grow rapidly with a top-flight healthtech company as it scales.
The AKASA office is located in South San Francisco. While we support remote work on a variety of teams, we have a strong Bay Area presence across the company. The local R&D teams come into the office every Wednesday for co-working days, which this role will be expected to attend.
What You'll Do
Strategize.
- Generate ideas for new products we might bring to market or strategic features to add to existing products working with customers, prospects, marketing, and industry experts.
- Evaluate and recommend new product ideas by attractiveness (economics, feasibility, etc.).
- Develop deep knowledge on product areas (expert interviews, research, etc.).
- Develop roadmaps, product requirement documents, and plans to align resources and act on new product initiatives.
Execute.
- Lead R&D resources to execute on new product initiatives working closely with engineering, ML, and product marketing leaders in particular.
- Provide product leadership to implementation teams implementing products.
- Own the performance of the products in the market working closely with supporting cross functional teams.
- Lead the development of supporting product materials working in collaboration with internal teams like marketing and implementation.
Align.
- Prepare impactful presentations for internal and external communications.
- Interact frequently with Executive and Functional leaders in strategizing and executing on product initiatives.
- Present to, converse with, and learn from prospects, customers, partners, and industry experts.
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong educational attainments through the undergraduate or graduate level.
- Ability to operate in highly complex and ambiguous business environments.
- Motivation, intellectual vitality, learning ability, coachability, and professionalism.
- 2-4 years of product management experience in software enterprises or startups.
- Effective verbal and written communication for internal and external audiences.
What We Offer
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
- Expansive coverage for health, dental, and vision
- Employer contribution to Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Generous parental leave policy
- Full employee coverage for life insurance
- Company-paid holidays401(K) plan
Compensation
- Based on market data and other factors, the salary range for this position is $160,000-$190,000 + Equity. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
We’re committed to doing the best work of our lives, together. Come see if we're the right team for you.
AKASA is a proud equal opportunity employer and we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is an imperative. We welcome people of different backgrounds, genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and perspectives, just to name a few. We do not discriminate based upon any protected class and we encourage candidates of all identities and backgrounds to apply. AKASA considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
AKASA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@akasa.com.
