Product Lifecycle Strategy Lead (MedTech) - 14-Month Contract

Medifox DAN GmbH; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ResMed is seeking a Product Lifecycle Planning Manager to lead end-to-end lifecycle decisions, aligning product roadmaps with supply chain strategies. You will integrate commercial insights, forecasts, and inventory data to optimize launches, availability, and cost efficiency in a dynamic MedTech environment.

The role requires 5+ years in supply chain planning, with MedTech exposure, and strong skills in forecasting, ERP systems, and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in SCM, Business Admin, Engineering, or related field.
• Five+ years in supply chain planning, including demand planning and product lifecycle management.
• Minimum of two years in MedTech or regulated healthcare.
• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies, assumption-based planning, and forecast performance management.
• Commercial and financial capability across forecasting, P&L alignment, ROI analysis, and scenario modelling.
• Proficiency with ERP and planning systems (SAP or Oracle) and analytics platforms.
• Ability to interpret trends and communicate insights using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Clear communication, stakeholder management, and influencing capability across different levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle strategies to support portfolio priorities, customer value, revenue growth, cost efficiency, and competitiveness.
• Drive demand and supply planning for new, scaling, and obsolescent products, including end-of-life and last-time-buy plans.
• Review new product business cases and ramp plans, using historical data and Product team assumptions to shape initial demand forecasts.
• Integrate commercial insights, sales forecasts, inventory levels, promotional activity, and regional strategies into assumption-based forecasts.
• Monitor new product forecast accuracy after launch and translate performance data into practical recommendations.
• Identify supply chain and project risks early, establish clear mitigation plans, and support informed lifecycle decisions.
• Build alignment across Product, Commercial, Project, and Supply Chain teams on demand assumptions, market changes, risks, and ownership.
• Represent Supply Chain in product development reviews, project gate milestones, and commercial strategy discussions.
• Apply financial modelling, ROI analysis, scenario planning, advanced analytics, and real-time data to optimize lifecycle decisions.
• Partner with Planning Excellence to improve processes and contribute to digital supply chain initiatives.

Skills

Five+ years in supply chain planning

Forecasting methodologies

P&L alignment & ROI analysis

Scenario modelling

Excel/Power BI/Tableau

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

ResMed is seeking a Product Lifecycle Planning Manager to lead end-to-end lifecycle decisions, aligning product roadmaps with supply chain strategies. You will integrate commercial insights, forecasts, and inventory data to optimize launches, availability, and cost efficiency in a dynamic MedTech environment.

The role requires 5+ years in supply chain planning, with MedTech exposure, and strong skills in forecasting, ERP systems, and analytics.