Vice President Product Technology Management (m/f/d)

Vice President Product Technology Management (m/f/d)

Apply for the Vice President Product Technology Management (m/f/d) position at KARL STORZ.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the Product Technology Management division and ensure all activities align with corporate objectives and the global portfolio strategy.
• Manage processes for defining and maintaining technical specifications and documentation for the entire product portfolio, from legacy products to new developments.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements (e.g., MDR, FDA) and monitor the quality and integrity of technical documentation.
• Identify future technologies, foster innovation, and drive the “Technology Push” from GRD into the Solutions organization.
• Strategically plan phase‑ins, phase‑outs, and portfolio optimizations to secure market leadership and profitability.
• Lead multiple teams of leaders and managers, promote their development, and establish a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Monitor adherence to timelines, cost, and quality targets for all development projects and product launches within your area.
• Act as an interface to senior leadership, regulatory affairs, quality, and supply chain, and represent Product Technology Management in strategic committees.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field.
• At least 15 years of experience in technical product management within the medical technology sector, including 5–10 years in a senior leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of global regulations (MDR, FDA) and their implementation in complex organizations.
• Proven ability to manage cross‑functional collaboration and make and enforce strategic decisions.
• Experience introducing new technologies (e.g., AI) and building expertise in innovation fields.
• Demonstrated success in portfolio optimization, risk management, and high‑level decision‑making.
• Outstanding communication and conflict‑management skills, enabling confident interaction with peers, senior leadership teams, and external stakeholders.
• Fluent English is mandatory; additional languages are an advantage. Willingness to travel 10–20%.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours & mobile working: In many areas, working hours and location can be arranged as required.
• 30 vacation days and various special payments.
• Further training opportunities: Open in‑house seminar program, extensive e‑learning offering, professional development courses and much more.
• Corporate benefits and bicycle leasing.
• Subsidy for private pension plan and company health management.
• Various childcare options – at the headquarters in Tuttlingen.
• Health, sports, cultural and leisure activities – offers vary depending on location.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management

Industries

Medical Device

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