29/10/2021
We are looking for you to join our team
Global Product Manager (Haemoglobin) (m/w/d)
About the Job:
This opportunity is to join an experienced Global Product Management team focused in the IVD market
space. The product portfolio is well established in the diabetes and haematology areas, with a strong
focus on portfolio expansion through new product development. The position is global with regular travel
to the UK and the US so the successful candidate could be located anywhere but being local to the
German manufacturing facilities would be of benefit as there will be a requirement to interact with the
Product Support and Development teams regularly.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Continuously monitor market needs and requirements, taking into account future technology /
developments, competitor products/services and the changing requirements of regulatory bodies.
• Produce and own the Product Business Plan.
• Strategically manage and own the product / product portfolio lifecycle from conception to product
withdrawal.
• Manage the product creation process by chairing multi-disciplinary business teams.
• Provide sales support material i.e. develop and produce training material (Audiovisual presentations,
product ordering procedures, technical data sheets, handbooks etc.)
• Plan, organise and participate in product release presentations - both internal and external to the
company.
• Monitor and control product development budgets.
• Produce technology Road Maps for the product / product portfolio.
• Develop and maintain pricing policies for the product.
• Develop and monitor critical success factors for the product in line with the product business plan.
• Plan and manage the product release.
• Develop the after sales support policy for the product - Service philosophy, Spares listing,
recommended test equipment, maintenance programmes etc.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
• Educated to a degree level or equivalent, ideally in business or a science-related focus.
• Considerable experience as a Product Manager or similar role with focus on medical devices.
• Understanding of Point-of-Care in general.
• Beneficial would be an understanding of the Haemoglobin/Haematology Point-of-Care market.
• Experience of International marketing.
• Able to travel a minimum of 40% of the time including weekends.
• Be confident, smart in appearance, able absorb complex information and articulate this information
to prospective customers in a clear and precise manner.
• A candidate who has been marketing internationally for 10 years but has no degree will also be
considered.
This appointment will enjoy significant levels of autonomy whilst being a key influencing factor to the
company’s success, playing a major part in the development of the business.
The successful candidate will enjoy a stimulating and rewarding high profile role within an exciting and
respected business and with a genuine opportunity for career progression.
Our range:
• We offer you a personal and respectful cooperation and a varied and exciting field of work with a
high level of personal responsibility.
• A secure job for the future.
• Flexible working hours.
• You will receive support from a dedicated team and individual training.
• We have a lot of benefits, individual training opportunities, company health management, paid
children's sick leave, sabbatical program and much more.
About us:
EKF - diagnostic GmbH is an international specialist in the field of in-vitro diagnostics. We develop,
manufacture and sell blood analysis devices to support medical diagnosis as well as for use in medical
facilities and clinical laboratories. We are a medium-sized company, live a culture of short decisionmaking
routes, and close cooperation between all departments.
Working time: Fulltime - 40 hours/week
Temporary: unlimited
Start: asap
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents (including job references, your
income expectations and your earliest possible starting date).
Contact:
EKF – diagnostic GmbH
Ebendorfer Chaussee 3
39179 Barleben
[email protected]
