Product Manager Platform Devices

About SHL Medical

SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.

Job Overview

The Product Manager is the glue between the business side and technical side of an organization. She/he has a deep understanding of what technology is required to meet the business requirements and how to successfully bring a product to life and manage it through its entire commercial life cycle. To reach this goal the product manager works closely with innovation, design and engineering teams on product features and capabilities.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain the product technical requirements based on customer feedback, regulatory requirements, market trends and business needs. Define and maintain product/ platform strategy & roadmap with inputs from the portfolio strategy & customer solutions team.
•   Manage existing product/ platform throughout the whole life cycle (including platform life cycle plan).
• Lead cross-function platform life cycle team and own the platform life cycle backlog
• Support the selection of technical solutions for quotations based on customer requirements. Act as gate keeper ensuring alignment between customer specific designs and their corresponding platform.
• Work well with internal cross functional teams, including product development, commercial, sustainability, quality  and operations so that product requirements are fully understood and that implementation plans match expectations.
• Facilitate creation and maintenance of proper product documentation (product configuration).
• Coordinate product launch plan with marketing, sales, and development teams.
• Provide internal and customer training on how to use the product and answer incoming questions about the product and its specifications.
• Monitor and study competitors’ products.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or physics OR Experience in highly technical product management within engineering
• 2-5 years of product and/or project management experience, ideally in the healthcare industry.
• Ability to coordinate all product related activities with cross-functional teams that include innovation, design, engineering, sales and marketing.
• Ability to use high quality organizational and project management skills to delegate, set objectives, prioritize and measure progress.
• Have skills and techniques to negotiate positively for mutual agreement on strategies, roadmap plans and key features.
• Ability to effectively interface with customers.
• Fluency in English

 Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in German and/or Mandarin

 We Offer:

• Challenging assignments in a fast-growing and innovative industry.
• A multicultural team and modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies.
• A place where we take pride in the inclusive and collaborative environment we have built - one where a true sense of belonging fosters meaningful exchange and shared growth.
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working policy. 

Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application to our Talent Acquisition Department.

For more information on SHL Medical, please visit: shl-medical.com/careers

Please note: We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.