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Full-Time

Principal Product Manager

Posted on 9/3/2024

Pair Team

Pair Team

51-200 employees

Connects vulnerable patients with local care teams

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$180k - $200kAnnually

+ Equity Compensation

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Data Science
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in product management and 2+ years of experience with an early-stage startup
  • Experience with products that automate or streamline complex workflows
  • Ownership mindset – own driving results for the mission, business, and patient experience
  • Strong collaboration skills with thought partners from engineering, design, data science, operations, and population health
  • Experience conducting qualitative research (customer interviews) and quantitative analysis to make product decisions amid uncertainty
  • Structured thinking and ability to define and solve complex problems
  • Strong desire to work in an early stage startup environment that is fast paced, complex, and has minimal barriers to make decisions (no “red tape”)
  • Passion for helping individuals experiencing complex chronic needs such as homelessness, severe mental illness, and substance use disorder
Responsibilities
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define and implement clinical and operational workflows in our products
  • Own the delivery of new products and feature improvements from start to finish
  • Conduct and use customer research and data insights to improve the product
  • Collaborate with thought partners in engineering, design, data science, and operations to discover and execute on new product opportunities
  • Where appropriate, conduct build/buy/partner analyses and manage 3rd party vendor implementations

Pair Team connects vulnerable patients with local care teams that provide physical, mental, and social services. They achieve this by partnering with large healthcare providers, hospitals, health systems, municipalities, shelters, and social support services. The company focuses on whole-person care, offering their services for free to patients by coordinating resources across their partner network. This model is funded through the Enhanced Care Management benefit of Medi-Cal, ensuring no cost to patients. Additionally, Pair Team compensates community partners for their involvement in patient care, creating a revenue stream for these organizations. They also provide extra support like virtual urgent care, free grocery delivery, and housing navigation, which enhances patient care and eases the workload for healthcare staff. Pair Team stands out by specifically targeting vulnerable populations and collaborating closely with community organizations to deliver essential services.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$33.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

18%

1 year growth

82%

2 year growth

250%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing $9 million in Series A funding and expanding into new California markets positions Pair Team for significant growth and impact.
  • The appointment of experienced leaders like Nate Favini as Chief Medical Officer and Connie Kim as Head of Care Operations strengthens their executive team and strategic direction.
  • Innovations in AI and wearable data could drive better, cheaper health outcomes, enhancing Pair Team's service offerings and patient care.

What critics are saying

  • Relying heavily on Medi-Cal funding could pose financial risks if there are changes in healthcare policy or funding allocations.
  • Rapid expansion and scaling efforts may strain resources and operational capabilities, potentially impacting service quality.

What makes Pair Team unique

  • Pair Team focuses on whole-person care for vulnerable patients, a niche often overlooked by traditional healthcare providers.
  • Their business model leverages Medi-Cal funding, allowing them to offer free services to patients while compensating community partners, creating a sustainable ecosystem.
  • The integration of virtual urgent care, free grocery delivery, and housing navigation sets them apart by addressing both medical and social determinants of health.