Head of Product Management - Dental(m/w/x)

## Job Description **Head of Product Management** will be responsible for leading the Category Product Teams in medmix dental organization. The person will be in charge of understanding market and the opportunities, new innovation pipeline, portfolio roadmap and strategic planning that meet market demands/trends and align with our company's objectives. **Key Responsibilities:** * **Global Product Strategy Development:** Develop and refine product and portfolio strategies based on market trends, competitor analysis, and company objectives. Create business cases, portfolio roadmaps, and value propositions for new dental products, ensuring alignment with market needs and company goals. * **Product/Portfolio Performance Assessment:** Continuously perform product performance analysis, meticulously scrutinizing product revenue, growth metrics, and profitability. Employing robust analytical tools, you'll monitor key performance indicators, customer feedback, and market trends to assess product success and identify avenues for enhancement. * **Product/Portfolio Lifecycle management:** Throughout the product lifecycle, you'll constantly analyze performance metrics, customer feedback, and market dynamics to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Plan strategic updates, enhancements, or even the phase-out of products, balancing profitability, and customer satisfaction. Foresee potential challenges and devise risk mitigation strategies, ensuring seamless transitions between lifecycle stages. * **New Product Development & Product Launch :** During the development phase, you'll guide the product design, leveraging your understanding of dental practices, materials, and manufacturing techniques. Simultaneously, you'll coordinate with regulatory affairs to ensure that the product adheres to stringent industry standards and compliance requirements. As products move into the market, you'll craft strategic launch plans, working closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure a smooth market entry. * **Product Conceptualization and Definition:** Lead the conceptualization and definition of new dental product ideas based on market research findings and customer insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, and marketing to translate concepts into tangible product definitions and requirements. * **Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management:** Ensure early alignment with regulatory standards and compliance requirements for new product concepts. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with new product development in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. ## Qualifications **Educational Background:** * **Bachelor’s Degree** in Engineering, or related field. A Master's degree or MBA is preferred. **Professional Experience:** * **+10 years of product management experience** in a dental market * **Proven track record** in developing and launching successful products from concept to market. * **Experience in upstream product management**, focusing on the early stages of the product lifecycle, including ideation, feasibility, and definition. * **Deep understanding of product development processes**, from conceptualization to commercialization. * **Strong Industry Knowledge** * **English and German skills -**Business Fluent level **Leadership and Management Skills:** * **Proven leadership experience** managing cross-functional teams and leading product initiatives. * **Excellent project management skills**, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. * **Strong decision-making abilities**, with a focus on strategic thinking and problem-solving. ## Additional Information **medmix is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.** **93% of our employees would go above and beyond to deliver results – do you have the drive to succeed? Join us and boost your career, starting today!**