Global Product Manager-Ophthalmic Endotamponades

DORC Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (International); Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 holidays

8% holiday pay

13th month

Travel allowance of € 0.23/km

Non-contributory pension

Job summary

A global healthcare company is looking for a Global Product Manager for Ophthalmic Endotamponades in the Netherlands. The successful candidate will manage the full product lifecycle from ideation to commercialization, ensuring alignment with market needs and business objectives. Responsibilities include developing product strategies and collaborating cross-functionally with various teams. The ideal candidate has a strong background in product management within healthcare or medical devices and possesses excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, along with fluency in English.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product management within healthcare, pharma, or medical devices.
• Ability to develop product strategies aligned with market trends and organizational goals.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop product strategies for the endotamponade portfolio.
• Analyze market trends and customer insights to inform product positioning.
• Act as a key liaison between global, regional, and country teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Dynamic adaptability

Commercialization processes understanding

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Life Sciences or Business Management

Job description

Overview

Global Product Manager-Opthalmic Endotamponades role at DORC Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (International). The Global Product Manager is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle management of the endotamponade products, from ideation to commercialization and phase-out. The role defines and executes the global product strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. This includes assessing market and customer needs, monitoring product performance, and providing data-driven recommendations that strengthen competitive positioning and guide long-term planning.

Working closely with Marketing, Regulatory /Quality/Clinical/Medical Affairs, Operations, R&D, and regional commercial teams, the role ensures that development priorities, market readiness plans and commercial initiatives are aligned across the organization. This work supports global growth, drives effective lifecycle management, and builds a future-ready endotamponade portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Develop product strategies for the endotamponade portfolio, including market research to identify clinical needs, define product requirements, and managing the full product lifecycle.
• Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitive dynamics to inform product positioning, pricing direction, and segment prioritization, ensuring a differentiated portfolio.
• Act as a key liaison between global, regional, and country teams to facilitate alignment, ensure consistent communication, and support coordinated activities across functions.
• Contribute to global commercialization and market adoption plans, collaborating with Marketing to develop value propositions, messaging, and customer-facing materials.
• Support budget planning for product initiatives and track KPIs (e.g., growth, market share, margin) to monitor category performance, providing clear reporting and strategic insights to senior management.
• Engage with regional product and marketing teams, as well as commercial partners, to gather customer feedback, understand local market needs, and support technical or product-related inquiries.
• Ensure product activities comply with global and regional regulatory and quality requirements by working closely with Regulatory, Quality, Clinical Affairs, and Legal for existing products and lifecycle updates.
• Partner with R&D, Clinical/Medical Affairs, Operations, Supply Chain, and other functions to support development, readiness, and execution activities related to new products, lifecycle changes, transitions, and portfolio harmonization.

Skills, know-how and experience

• Ability to develop product strategies aligned with market trends and organizational goals, combined with analytical skills to interpret market data and customer insights, ensuring a customer-centric approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration across diverse departments, fostering effective relationships with stakeholders and project teams, and managing the product lifecycle and harmonization activities within defined development and operational processes.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments, face challenges creatively, present initiatives to senior management, and demonstrate high responsibility, reliability, and self-motivation.
• Understanding of commercialization processes and go-to-market strategies, proficiency in product management and KPI tracking, and familiarity with global regulatory and legal requirements related to product development and lifecycle decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and manage relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) and other key external stakeholders.

Technical / professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Life Sciences or Business Management; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in product management within healthcare, pharma, or medical devices, with demonstrated ability to design and execute go-to-market strategies and drive successful market adoption.
• Background in ophthalmic products is considered a strong plus.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.
• International travel may be required depending on project needs.

Company information and benefits

What DORC has to offer you:

• 27 holidays for a 40-hour full-time job
• Candidates may reside in any country in which DORC operates and maintains a local office
• 8% holiday pay
• 13th month
• A travel allowance of € 0.23/km
• Non-contributory pension

Additional information: DORC is a ZEISS company; the organization emphasizes innovation, quality and technology. An assessment or the request for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) may be part of the selection process.

How to apply

Would you like to know more about working at DORC? Then read on here. If you’re interested, apply directly via the red button. For questions, contact Anne Prins Hooijmans, Global Recruiter: [e-mail].

An assessment or the request for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) may be part of the selection process.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Note: This description has been refined to remove duplicate and non-essential content while preserving all core responsibilities and qualifications.