Product Manager, Global Tracheostomy – Medical Devices

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a global product portfolio in the field of tracheostomy
• Initiate and further develop the portfolio based on product and market performance
• Create and maintain portfolio and pipeline overviews and communicate them internally and externally
• Develop mitigation scenarios and manage escalation handling
• Lead and participate in international projects related to the product portfolio
• Build and maintain competitive analyses and market intelligence
• Support local markets and global market communication
• Actively shape the organizational development of the area of responsibility
• Work closely with global teams, internal stakeholders and international sales units
• Responsible for the global traded goods portfolio (third-party products)
• Prepare and co‑lead business meetings and contract negotiations together with procurement
• Develop robust business cases, including make‑or‑buy analyses
• Identify and realize global synergies
• Ensure sustainable portfolio hygiene and optimize complementary product segments

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, business, healthcare/health management, natural sciences/biomedicine or a related field; alternatively, completed healthcare vocational training (nursing, operating theatre assistant (OTA), medical technical assistant (MTA), physiotherapy) is desirable
• Solid knowledge and several years' experience (3–5 years) in international product and portfolio management, ideally in a regulated environment (MedTech/Pharma)
• Strong project management skills, with experience in international communication and stakeholder management
• Experience with regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 13485) and clinical applications desirable
• Understanding of clinical and/or out-of-hospital (home) ventilation applications is an advantage
• Proficient in MS Office
• Fluent English (C1) and at least good German (minimum B1); additional languages are a plus
• Analytical, structured and solution-oriented approach to work
• Strategic thinker with a strong results orientation
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills
• Integrity and the ability to navigate complex decision-making processes
• Team player who enjoys working in a dynamic, international environment