Vice President Product Technology Management (m/f/d)
Job Function:
Marketing
Location:
Tuttlingen, BW, DE, 78532
Work Location (for field-based positions):
Work Flexibility:
Hybrid
Job ID:
4998
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
Thomas Hocken | Recruiter Talent Acquisition
thomas.hocken@karlstorz.com
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