Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in SaaS product roles, preferably in small teams or startups., Strong academic background with a 2:1 or higher from a top university., End-to-end product ownership experience across the full lifecycle., Analytical mindset with the ability to write SQL queries and break down complex problems..

Key responsabilities:

Work with a team of engineers to explore and launch new product initiatives.

Lead product discovery through user interviews and market research.

Own detailed product specifications and collaborate with engineering to deliver features.

Engage directly with users to gather insights and drive data-informed decisions.

Job description

Job Title: Senior Product Generalist

Location: Remote (Cape Town Preferred, Open to Candidates Anywhere in South Africa)

Salary: Market Related

Working Hours: UK Aligned

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Product Generalist to join a high-velocity, high-impact team working at the forefront of preventative healthcare. You'll work directly with the founder to identify, prototype, and ship new product bets shaping the future of healthcare innovation from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in building new products that solve meaningful problems. You'll operate in a lean, agile team with a high degree of autonomy and ownership.

Key Responsibilities

Work in a tight squad (yourself + 13 engineers) to explore and launch new initiatives
Lead product discovery through user interviews, market research, and idea generation
Own detailed product specifications, including business logic, edge cases, and success metrics
Collaborate closely with engineering to build, iterate, and deliver high-quality features
Prototype in Figma to quickly validate concepts and communicate vision
Run analysis on product usage and user behaviour to drive data-informed decisions
Engage directly with users to gather insights, test hypotheses, and build lasting relationships
Ruthlessly prioritise and maintain momentum on high-impact projects
Act as a force multiplier in the team, elevating speed, clarity, and ambition across the board

Requirements

5+ years of experience in SaaS product roles, ideally within small teams or early-stage startups
Strong academic background (2:1 or higher from a top university)
End-to-end product ownership experience across the full lifecycle
Analytical mindset comfortable breaking down complex problems and writing SQL queries
Creative and resourceful, you bring ideas to life visually in tools like Figma
Confident engaging with users and credible when collaborating with engineers
Operate with urgency and thrive in fast-paced environments
Strong sense of ownership, hardworking, and not afraid to dive into ambiguity or messiness

Desirable Experience