Category Manager (Diagnostics, On-site)

Job summary

This role involves shaping product strategy and driving innovation within the balance category, focusing on global product performance. The Category Manager will define and manage the strategic direction of the balance portfolio, ensuring alignment with customer needs and competitive positioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, engineering, healthcare, or a related field
• Solid experience in the balance field
• Several years of experience in product management, preferably in medical devices or diagnostics
• Proven ability to translate customer and market insights into product strategies
• Strong analytical and commercial skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the global category strategy and 5-year product roadmap for balance
• Translate customer and market insights into product priorities and innovation opportunities
• Drive product positioning and differentiation across brands
• Lead business case development and prioritize product investments
• Collaborate with R&D and Clinical teams for product development
• Manage product lifecycle decisions and strategy refinement based on performance data
• Align stakeholders for effective execution and market impact

Skills

• Strategic thinking and commercial understanding
• Strong domain expertise in balance solutions
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

• Experience with product management tools and methodologies