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Head of R&D for Products

Belle.ai

Full-time

Cambridge, MA

Job description

Important Note: This posting is for an in-person leadership role in Southern France (Toulouse), with hybrid work to lead and support team globally.

About Belle.ai

Belle.ai is at the forefront of the Digital Health revolution. We use proprietary, clinical-grade Artificial Intelligence to analyze skin conditions, bridge the gap between patients and doctors, and democratize access to skin health.

With a strong R&D hub in Toulouse and HQ in the US, our AI is already capable of identifying 1000+ skin conditions. We have conquered the medical side; now, we are ready to conquer the consumer market.

We are looking for a Head of R&D Products to lead this charge—turning our advanced AI technology into an essential, everyday mobile experience for users worldwide.

The Mission

As the Head of R&D Products, you will own the strategy of Belle.ai’s product portfolio. Your goal is not just to build a functional app, but to achieve Product-Market Fit by creating a seamless, engaging, and value-driven experience for the end user. You will translate complex AI capabilities into simple, actionable skin health insights.

Scope of Work & Responsibilities

  • Product Strategy
  • Define the roadmap for products.
  • Identify market gaps and consumer needs in the wellness/beauty-tech space.
  • End-to-End Execution (Concept to Launch)
  • From 0 to 1: Lead the product concept, prototyping, and MVP development.
  • AI Productization: Work with the AI/R&D team to package complex Deep Learning models into user-friendly features (e.g., "Snap a photo, get instant analysis").
  • AI API Release Management:
  • Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of AI API releases for medical AI products.
  • Ensure APIs meet requirements for accuracy, reliability, scalability, data security, and regulatory compliance (e.g., SaMD, HIPAA/GDPR where applicable)
  • Collaborate closely with R&D, Engineering, QA/RA, and Product teams to define release plans, enforce versioning and documentation standards, monitor production performance, and rapidly address issues or model updates in clinical environments.
  • Leadership & Collaboration
  • Lead and mentor the Consumer Product squad (Product Owners, UX/UI Designers).
  • Support development of Professional and Enterprise product requirements.
  • Collaborate with Marketing on Go-to-Market strategies and user acquisition.
  • Coordinate with Regulatory & Clinical teams to ensure consumer safety and compliance (GDPR/HIPAA).

Requirements

  • Experience:
  • 5+ years of Product Management experience.
  • Hands-on experience leading AI/Tech products end-to-end (you understand the capabilities and limitations of AI).
  • The "Builder" DNA:
  • You have successfully taken a product from Concept to Product-Market Fit in a startup environment.
  • You are data-driven: You make decisions based on analytics, not just intuition.
  • Domain Knowledge:
  • Experience in HealthTech, Wellness, or BeautyTech is a massive advantage.
  • You understand consumer psychology and UX best practices.
  • Language: Professional fluency in English is mandatory. French is a plus.

What We Offer

  • Key Role: A strategic position with high autonomy reporting directly to the CEO, with alignment responsibilities with the Head of AI and COO.
  • Mission-Driven: Work on a product that genuinely improves people's health and confidence.
  • Tech: Access to world-class Computer Vision and Generative AI technology.
  • Location: Toulouse.
  • Compensation: 70K euros per year + Equity package + performance bonus up to 19% annual salary.
  • Sign-on bonus: available for strong candidates

Job Type: Full-time
Status: Cadre

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person