Vice President Product Management (m/f/d)

Job description

Your Mission Strategic Technology Definition: Lead the strategic direction of the Product Technology Management division and ensure all activities align with corporate objectives and the global portfolio strategy. Product Specifications and Documentation: Manage processes for defining and maintaining technical specifications and documentation for the entire product portfolio, from legacy products to new developments. Regulatory and Technical Compliance: Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements (e.g., MDR, FDA) and monitor the quality and integrity of technical documentation. Innovation and Technology Leadership: Identify future technologies, foster innovation, and drive the “Technology Push” from GRD into the Solutions organization. Product Portfolio Optimization: Strategically plan phase-ins, phase-outs, and portfolio optimizations to secure market leadership and profitability. Leadership of Leaders: Lead multiple teams of leaders and managers, promote their development, and establish a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Operational Excellence: Monitor adherence to timelines, cost, and quality targets for all development projects and product launches within your area. Stakeholder Management: Act as an interface to senior leadership, regulatory affairs, quality, and supply chain, and represent Product Technology Management in strategic committees. Your Talents Master’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field. At least 15 years of experience in technical product management within the medical technology sector, including 5–10 years in a senior leadership role . Deep knowledge of global regulations (MDR, FDA) and their implementation in complex organizations. Proven ability to manage cross-functional collaboration and make and enforce strategic decisions. Experience introducing new technologies (e.g., AI) and building expertise in innovation fields. Demonstrated success in portfolio optimization, risk management, and high-level decision-making. Outstanding communication and conflict management skills, enabling confident interaction with peers, senior leadership teams, and external stakeholders. Fluent English is mandatory; additional languages are an advantage. Willingness to travel 10–20%. Your Benefits Flexible working hours & mobile working: In many areas, working hours and location can be arranged as required​ 30 vacation days and various special payments​​ Further training opportunities: Open in-house seminar program, extensive e-learning offering, professional development courses and much more Corporate benefits and bicycle leasing​ Subsidy for private pension plan and company health management​ Various childcare options – at the headquarters in Tuttlingen​ Health, sports, cultural and leisure activities – offers vary depending on location​