Technical Product Owner (m/f/d)

Overview

Join us today and make a difference in people\'s lives! Technical Product Owner (m/f/d). Position Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Owner to drive the development of software solutions for Heart-Lung Machines and other critical medical devices. As a key liaison between stakeholders and the development team, you will be responsible for defining product requirements, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, and prioritizing features to deliver high-quality, compliant, and user-centric medical device software. Your expertise in Agile methodologies, medical device software development, and IEC 62304 compliance will be crucial in delivering innovative and safe solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the product backlog, ensuring that requirements align with business goals and regulatory standards
• Act as the bridge between stakeholders and development teams, translating customer needs and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable user stories
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software architects, engineers, quality assurance, and regulatory experts, to deliver safe and efficient software solutions
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 standards throughout the product development lifecycle
• Engage with end-users and key stakeholders to gather feedback and drive continuous improvement in the product
• Work closely with regulatory and quality teams to ensure documentation and validation processes are met
• Occasional travel may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in product ownership, product management, or software development within the medical device industry
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Agile certification / Experience in agile development methodologies within regulated environments
• Knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 regulatory frameworks for medical device software (nice to have)
• Experience working with software development teams best case in embedded and real-time systems
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools and Agile software tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)
• Knowledge of medical device software validation and verification (V&V) processes
• Understanding of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development and embedded Linux systems is a plus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent English language skills, German would be a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Leadership skills to drive cross-functional collaboration and decision-making
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

What We Can Offer You

In addition to providing you with a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment where you will feel empowered to take ownership and drive meaningful change, we will reward you with the following:

• A dynamic role in an advanced Medical Device environment interfacing with all worldwide regulatory landscapes supporting your professional career growth
• Exposure to a State-of-the-Art medical device development process, in close co-operation with international clinicians
• Competitive base salary
• Variable short-term & long-term incentives
• Recognition: through our STARS Program, we recognize and celebrate our colleagues’ contributions and achievements

Valuing Different Backgrounds

LivaNova values equality and diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate\'s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Product Management and Marketing

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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