Objective of the function:
To drive profitable growth and ensure the long-term competitiveness of the product portfolio through full profit and loss responsibility, end-to-end ownership of the entire product lifecycle, and cross-functional leadership.
Your responsibilities:
- Full P&L responsibility including CAPEX, investments, manufacturing location, make-or-buy decisions, etc. for the 4008 product
- Regular release of updated/new product offerings within VS Machines in line with BU ecosystem and portfolio strategy (with agreed scope and quality, at the right cost, within budget, and on time)
- Develop innovative new products with improved performance and reduced costs for the entire VS ecosystem
- Establishment of strategies and targets for manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain for 4008, responsibility for COP procurement and manufacturing technology
- Full responsibility for the KPIs of the 4008 product (innovation, product development, quality, and cost performance)
Your profile:
- Academic degree or equivalent diploma in a relevant field Postgraduate degree (PhD, MBA) is an advantage
- At least 6 years of management experience in product and solution development
- At least 5 years of experience in medical technology in R&D, marketing, or similar areas
- Proven track record as a leader in growth, innovation, turnaround, and cost reduction
- Successful product development programs that have led to high sales and meet customer needs
- Experience in product lifecycle management
- High level of expertise in medical-technical hemodialysis products, services, and therapies
- Expertise in all areas of strategic planning and implementation of product management and marketing measures
- Analyzes complex situations, optimizes processes, plans and prioritizes effectively, and ensures accountability to achieve results
- Promotes commitment, fosters collaboration, communicates clearly and comprehensively with all target groups, acts in a customer- and business-oriented manner, and strategically anticipates future opportunities
- Business-level fluency in spoken and written English