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Sr. Manager/Director of Marketing

Shifamed

Shifamed

Marketing & Communications
Los Gatos, CA, USA
USD 150k-200k / year + Equity
Posted on Nov 7, 2025
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Position: Sr. Manager/Director of Marketing
Location: Los Gatos, CA
Job Id: 627
# of Openings: 1
Akura Medical, a Shifamed Portfolio Company, is focused on a differentiated approach delivering an effective solution to address the major challenges of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Akura recently announced the first-in-human use of its mechanical thrombectomy platform. Each year VTE affects as many as 900,000 Americans, resulting in about 100,000 premature deaths. To learn more about Akura Medical, please visit www.akuramed.com.

ABOUT SHIFAMED
Founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Amr Salahieh, Shifamed LLC is a privately held medical device innovation hub focused on the development of novel medical products to address clinical needs in the rapidly evolving fields of cardiology and ophthalmology.
Description:
Akura is seeking a Sr. Manager/Director of Marketing to contribute to the global commercial strategy for our innovative catheter-based portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing, this is a hands-on, high-visibility leadership role responsible for both upstream and downstream marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a "player-coach" with a proven track record of launching disruptive therapies, deep expertise in the interventional space, and an intimate understanding of the cath lab ecosystem. You will be responsible for shaping our brand, defining product roadmaps, and driving commercial execution to establish our technology as the standard of care in the Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) market.
Responsibilities, Skills & Hands-On Experience:
Upstream Marketing & Strategy:
  • Serve as the marketing lead on cross-functional product development teams, translating deep market and clinical insights into actionable product requirements.
  • Conduct comprehensive market analysis, including competitive landscape, market trends, and Voice of Customer (VOC) research to identify unmet needs and guide portfolio strategy.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with a global network of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), including Interventional Cardiologists, Interventional Radiologists, and Vascular Surgeons, to inform product development and clinical strategy.
Downstream Marketing & Commercial Execution:
  • Lead the planning and execution of product launches in the US and key global markets, ensuring commercial readiness across all functions.
  • Develop compelling, clinically-driven messaging and positioning that resonates with target physician specialties.
  • Oversee the creation of a full suite of marketing and sales collateral, including brochures, case studies, presentations, and digital assets.
  • Partner with the Sales leadership team to develop and deliver impactful sales training programs and tools that accelerate therapy adoption.
  • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and inform future strategies.
Education & Work Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive marketing experience in the medical device industry, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven success across upstream (product development) and downstream (commercialization) marketing, with experience launching disruptive, catheter-based interventional devices globally (emphasis on U.S. market).
  • Deep understanding of the cath lab/interventional suite environment, procedural workflow, and marketing complex systems combining disposables and capital equipment.
  • Strong KOL relationships within relevant clinical specialties and experience in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex clinical and technical data for diverse audiences.
Our salary ranges are calculated by role, level, and location. Please note that your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, location, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 - $200,000 + equity + benefits.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Please be aware that Shifamed and its portfolio companies do not conduct interviews or extend offers through mobile web chat applications. Please report any such occurrences to hr@shifamed.com.
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