Head of Product Development Treatment Centers and Instruments (m/f/d)

Dentsply Sirona; Bensheim; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dentsply Sirona is seeking a Head of Product Development for their Treatment Centers and Instruments division in Bensheim, Germany. The ideal candidate will lead global product strategy, ensuring innovation in advanced medical devices while managing a skilled team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape technologies that enhance patient care and dental practices globally.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation

Attractive pension scheme

Structured career development opportunities

Flexible working models

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in product development with complex machinery.
• 5+ years in leadership roles, ideally in high-tech industries.
• Familiarity with medical device regulations advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Lead Global Product Development Strategy.
• Spearhead development of cutting-edge solutions.
• Guide a high-performing team of Product Owners and Champions.

Kenntnisse

Precision Engineering

Embedded Systems

Cloud-native Technologies

IoT

Digital Ecosystems

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics

Jobbeschreibung

Requistion ID: 80736

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona’s global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.

Head of Product Development Treatment Centers and Instruments (m/f/d)

We are seeking a visionary and technically astute Head of Product Development to lead global product strategy and innovation for our Treatment Centers and Instruments division. In this role you will own the entire product lifecycle—from ideation to commercialization—for some of our most advanced medical devices and systems.

With flagship development programs like Axano, Intego, and Energo, you will set the direction for high-impact development initiatives while ensuring seamless cross-platform integration and alignment with our broader product ecosystem, including the DS Core platform.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead Global Product Development Strategy - Define and drive the long-term vision for Treatment Centers, Instruments, and Hygiene devices in alignment with company objectives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Innovation & Market Leadership - Spearhead development of cutting-edge solutions and ensure alignment with global clinical workflows, industry trends, and emerging technologies (AI, IoT, Cloud Computing).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Represent R&D in a matrix organization and foster strong partnerships across Product Management, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales.
• Portfolio & Lifecycle Management - Lead the entire product development lifecycle—from concept through launch—ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and user-centric design.
• Agile & Scalable Leadership - Guide and grow a high-performing team of CPOs and POs. Champion agile methodologies and a culture of continuous improvement and open feedback.
• External Thought Leadership - Build and maintain networks with universities, key opinion leaders, and industry organizations. Represent the company at global forums and innovation councils.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
• Deep understanding of precision engineering, embedded systems, and electronics.
• Familiarity with medical device regulations and certification processes advantageous.
• 10+ years in product development with complex machinery.
• 5+ years in direct or indirect leadership roles, ideally high-tech industries.
• Proven success in managing cross-functional R&D projects and delivering market-leading innovations.
• Experience with Cloud-native technologies, IoT, and digital ecosystems advantageous.
• Skilled in portfolio management, budget oversight, and milestone-based development.
• Passion for shaping new technologies, from diagnosis to treatment and hygiene workflows.

Why join Dentsply Sirona?
Joining us means becoming part of a purpose-driven, innovation-focused global organization where your work directly contributes to advancing dental technology and improving patient care. You’ll have the opportunity to lead transformative projects and work with state-of-the-art dental solutions used by professionals worldwide. In this role, you'll collaborate with industry leaders, researchers, and expert engineers in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. We offer competitive compensation, an attractive pension scheme, structured career development opportunities, and flexible working models to support your professional growth and work-life balance.

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DentsplySirona is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in DentsplySirona.

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