Global Product Manager

Cochlear Limited; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear Limited in Goteborg, Sweden, is seeking a Global Product Manager to shape the strategy, development, launch and lifecycle management of implantable hearing solutions. You will identify market opportunities, translate insights into compelling roadmaps and drive commercial recommendations with cross-functional teams.

To succeed you will have 5+ years in product management or related commercial roles in medical devices or regulated industries, a Bachelor’s degree, strong analytical and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, product marketing, portfolio management or related commercial role in medical devices or regulated healthcare tech.
• Proven ability to develop and implement product strategies delivering growth and customer value.
• Strong market analysis, competitive intelligence and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market trends and translate insights into product roadmaps and business cases.
• Partner with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory and Quality to bring products to market and support launches.
• Manage products through lifecycle from introduction to retirement and drive continuous improvements.
• Collaborate globally with regional teams to ensure portfolio alignment and successful execution.

Skills

Product management

Product marketing

Portfolio management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulated industry knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, Life Sciences or related

Job description

Global Product ManagerSkip to main content# CareersGlobal Product Manager page is loaded## Global Product ManagerApplylocations: Goteborg, Swedentime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-623797Change people’s lives and love what you do! Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear. As a top 100 medical device company and market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives.**The Opportunity**As a Global Product Manager in the Acoustics Product Management team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy, development, launch, and lifecycle management of Cochlear’s implantable hearing solutions portfolio. You will identify market opportunities, analyse customer and competitor insights, and translate these into compelling product strategies that drive innovation and business growth.Working closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing and regional commercial teams, you will influence product development priorities, support successful global product launches, and ensure our portfolio continues to meet the evolving needs of recipients, clinicians and healthcare professionals worldwide.Ultimately, you will help deliver innovative hearing solutions and create value for customers through the following key accountabilities:**Key Accountabilities:****Market Insights & Strategy*** Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities and shape product strategy.* Translate insights into product roadmaps, business cases, and commercial recommendations.**Product Development & Launch*** Partner with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory and Quality teams to bring new products and enhancements to market.* Support successful global product launches through planning, readiness and commercialization activities.**Product Lifecycle Management*** Manage products throughout their lifecycle, from market introduction through optimization and retirement.* Monitor product performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.**Global Collaboration & Regional Support*** Act as a global product expert, supporting regional teams with product knowledge, training and customer engagement activities.* Collaborate across functions and geographies to ensure alignment and successful portfolio execution.**About You*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, Life Sciences or a related discipline* 5+ years of experience in product management, product marketing, portfolio management, or a related commercial role within medical devices, healthcare technology, or a similarly regulated industry* Proven experience developing and implementing product strategies that deliver business growth and customer value* Strong market analysis and competitive intelligence capabilities* Experience working closely with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle* Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business drivers, customer needs, and market opportunities* Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and collaboration skills within complex matrix organisations* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience using data to support decision-making* Exceptional communication and presentation skills* Fluent in English, both written and verbal**Desired Skills*** Experience within the hearing healthcare, audiology, implantable devices, or broader medical technology sectors* Experience in launching products across multiple international markets* Knowledge of product portfolio management and innovation roadmapping* Experience collaborating with global R&D, Clinical and Regulatory teams* Understanding of customer experience and value proposition development* Experience analysing marketing and product performance metrics to drive continuous improvement* Exposure to regulated medical device environments and product commercialization processes* Additional language skills would be advantageous**A Little About Cochlear**Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping people to Hear Now. And Always. Cochlear is the global market leader in implantable hearing solutions including cochlear implant systems (CI) and bone anchored hearing aids (BahaTM).