Product Manager

VIR Consultant

  • USA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
Job Description:Industry: Medical Equipment / DevicesJob Category: Manufacturing - Product DevelopmentKey Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Vision & Commercial Excellence: Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy. Align product development and go-to-market strategies with business goals. Collaborate with sales, marketing and other stakeholders to optimize product positioning, pricing, and adoption.
  • Innovation Management: Continuously identify and explore new ideas, technologies, and opportunities to differentiate our products and meet emerging customer needs. Collaborate with cross-functional portfolio teams to ensure innovative concepts are seamlessly integrated into the product roadmap and aligned with the company s long-term vision.
  • Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch until end of life. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success. Regularly gather user feedback and iterate based on insights.
  • Global Customer Advocacy: Serve as the voice of global customers, both internal and external, and manage the interface to regional markets.
  • Business Case Development: Translate customer requests into viable business cases and ready-to-implement solutions.
  • Market Research and Insights: Stay informed about industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape. Leverage market research and data to inform product decisions.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to product development, market changes, and external factors. Make informed decisions to minimize potential impact.
Key Requirements:Ideally, you will have a Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred) with a minimum of 3-5 years in product management. Additionally, you will have:
  • Agile Mindset: Strong understanding of agile principles and methodologies, as well as entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Corporate Matrix Experience: Familiar and comportable with navigating in large, multi-national organizations.
  • Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically, analyze complex problems, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable presenting to diverse audiences.
  • Collaborative Approach: Proven ability to collaborate across functions and influence without direct authority.
  • Healthcare Interest: Profound interest in medical device technology, trends and drivers of the industry.
  • Technical Acumen: Familiarity with technology stacks, software development processes, and product design.
  • Results-Oriented: Track record of delivering successful products on time and within scope.
  • Travel & Language: 10-20 travel availability and cultural awareness as well as fluency in German and English. EU driver s license needed.
Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
product management experience
agile experience
German and English fluent
healthcare experience
combined strong technical and commercial expertise
experience in matrix opranisationSecurity Clearance Required: NoVisa Candidate Considered: NoCompensationBase Salary - EUR 90,000 to 115,000*** Never repost ***Full-timeBenefits - FullRelocation Assistance Available - NoCommission Compensation - NoBonus Eligible - NoOvertime Eligible - NoInterview Travel Reimbursed - YesCandidate Details2+ to 5 years experienceSeniority Level - AssociateManagement Experience Required - NoMinimum Education - Bachelor's DegreeWillingness to Travel - OccasionallyScreening Questions
Product Management experience?
Matrix healthcare organisation experience?
Ability to travel 10-20% of the time and work from our office in Kelberg or Frankfurt?Why we're a great companyWe are the makers of possibleBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.Why Join Us?A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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