How are clinicians, pharmacists, and allied health professionals breaking into product management roles in US healthtech? In this LinkedIn Live session, we brought together two healthcare professionals who've made the leap — and are now building products that transform patient care.
What We Cover
Turning clinical insight into product strategy — why firsthand experience with healthcare workflows gives you an edge in building products that actually solve problems.
Real career transition stories — the actual steps Lauren and Ramin took to move from clinical and technical roles into product leadership at Parachute Health and Kandu Health.
What healthtech companies look for — how hiring managers evaluate candidates from clinical backgrounds, and what skills matter most.
Practical advice for career changers — actionable tips for anyone considering a pivot into digital health product roles, whether you're a pharmacist, nurse, physician, or allied health professional.
Meet the Panel
Lauren Curtis, PharmD — Senior Product Manager at Parachute Health. Lauren applies her pharmacy background to build products that streamline healthcare operations.
Ramin R. — VP of Engineering, Product & Design at Kandu Health. Ramin brings a unique perspective on how clinical understanding shapes technical product decisions.
Rinki Varindani Desai, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S (Host) — Co-Lead of the USA HealthTech Fellowship at BiteLabs.
Key Moments
Why clinical experience matters in PM — Lauren explains how her PharmD gives her credibility with users and helps her prioritise features that solve real problems. Breaking into product without a technical background — practical advice on building the skills healthtech companies actually hire for. The role of networking and visibility — how LinkedIn, healthtech communities, and fellowships open doors to opportunities. First steps for career changers — what to do this week if you're serious about exploring healthtech product roles.
Who This Is For
This session is for healthcare professionals curious about what product management actually looks like in healthtech — and whether it could be the right path for you. You'll find it valuable if you're a pharmacist exploring options beyond traditional pharmacy roles, a clinician interested in how digital health products get built, or anyone considering a pivot into healthtech without knowing where to start. No technical background required.
