Group Product Manager - Knee

Medacta International; Rancate; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Flexible working hours

Carpooling

Mobility incentives

Conventions

Growth opportunities

Salary review

Continuous training

Job summary

Medacta International in Switzerland is seeking a Group Product Manager to oversee a product portfolio, drive lifecycle management from development to launch, and shape marketing strategies.

You will analyze market trends, work with R&D, Sales and Regulatory teams to ensure compliant development and commercialization, and engage with customers and key opinion leaders to gather insights for product improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering.
• 2–3 years in product management, preferably in healthcare.
• Proven track record in lifecycle management of medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of medical device technologies and clinical environments.
• Experience collaborating with R&D and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of products within the assigned portfolio from development to launch.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies for product promotion.
• Analyze market trends and customer needs to inform development.
• Plan and manage product launches within the portfolio.
• Collaborate with R&D, Sales and Regulatory teams to ensure development and commercialization.
• Engage with customers and KOLs to gather insights.

Skills

2-3 years in product management

Experience in medical devices

Understanding of medical device...

Product innovation collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Job description

The Group Product Manager is responsible for the marketing and management of a product or product portfolio within a specific business line. The role involves coordinating with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing product lifecycle management. This individual will be expected to develop and implement marketing strategies, analyze market trends, and contribute to the overall success of the business.

The candidate will be responsible for managing the following activities:

• manage the lifecycle of products within the assigned portfolio, from development to launch and beyond;
• develop and execute marketing strategies for product promotion;
• analyze market trends and customer needs to inform product development;
• plan and manage product launches within the assigned portfolio;
• work closely with R&D, Sales, and Regulatory teams to ensure successful product development and commercialization;
• engage with customers and KOLs to gather insights and feedback on products.

The resource should also have the following skills:

Hard Skills

• Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering;
• 2-3 years of experience in product management, preferably within the healthcare or medical device industry;
• Proven track record of managing the lifecycle of medical devices or similar regulated products, including development, commercialization, and post‑market activities;
• Solid understanding of medical device technologies, their applications, and clinical environments;
• Familiarity with product innovation processes, including collaboration with R&D and engineering teams.

Soft Skills

• exceptional communication skills for collaborating with diverse teams and presenting ideas effectively;
• strong organizational and prioritization skills to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously;
• analytical mindset for interpreting data, assessing performance, and driving continuous improvement;
• team-oriented mindset with the ability to lead and inspire cross‑functional teams without direct authority.

What We Offer

• permanent contract;
• flexible working hours;
• carpooling organized by Medacta;
• incentives for mobility by public transport;
• advantageous conventions;
• growth opportunity, working in a continuously improving and expanding environment;
• annual salary review linked to performance and professional development;
• continuous training.

Medacta International is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.