The Straumann Group (SIX: STMN) is a global leader in tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions that restore smiles and confidence. It unites global and international brands that stand for excellence, innovation and quality in replacement, corrective and digital dentistry, including Anthogyr, ClearCorrect, Medentika, Neodent, NUVO, Straumann and other fully/partly owned companies and partners. In collaboration with leading clinics, institutes and universities, the Group researches, develops, manufactures and supplies dental implants, instruments, CADCAM prosthetics, orthodontic aligners, biomaterials and digital solutions for use in tooth correction, replacement and restoration or to prevent tooth loss.
Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Group currently employs more than 11’000 people worldwide. Its products, solutions and services are available in more than 100 countries.
The Straumann Group unites global reach, experience and innovation with passion and a commitment for uncompromising quality, making enhanced dental healthcare available and accessible to customers and patients around the globe. The group unites global and international brands that stand for excellence, innovation, and quality, including Straumann, Neodent, Anthogyr, Medentika, ClearCorrect, Dental Wings and other fully- or partly owned companies and partners. In 2017 Straumann entered the highly attractive market for Clear Aligner to support its strategy as becoming the leading provider for esthetic dentistry solutions. To achieve this step, the Straumann Group acquired the US-based company ClearCorrect. With determination, ClearCorrect grew into a viable player in the clear aligner space, which attracted the attention of many customers globally since 2006. Acquiring ClearCorrect has provided Straumann with technology and expertise in orthodontics.
People and culture are the Straumann Group’s greatest assets; they are the keys to high performance and sustainable success. We strive for a culture that builds trust and collaboration, fosters diversity, embraces change, promotes agility, learning and innovation, creates opportunities, allows people to make mistakes and encourages them to take both responsibility and ownership. The fundamental driver of our culture is the player-learner mindset, which we seek to inspire and nurture in every employee.
About The Job
Within the Straumann Group our Integrated Dental Technologies organization strives for empowering dental professionals and partners to make patient care more accessible, predictable, and convenient. In this organization the Director Product Management (f/m/d) will lead a team of product management professionals, driving the development of the assigned portfolio in alignment with company goals. This role involves overseeing the entire product lifecycle from the idea, via the realization and operation all the way to phase-out of the product. The director will contribute to the strategy development, align priorities and objectives for the assigned portfolio and collaborate with cross-functional realization teams as well as with neighboring organizations. The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, expertise on applying lean and agile methodologies, and a deep understanding of the dental market, aiming to foster innovation and drive product adoption and revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
Own the assigned portfolio of products, services and workflows as well as lead the team of respective product managers and product owners
Act as role model by embracing the company’s culture and fostering a lean and agile product management approach
Co-create new solutions with customers and conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape
Contribute to strategy development, drive business planning as well as roadmap generation and ensure alignment across the entire portfolio
Align priorities and objectives among stakeholders and represent the portfolio during the product increment planning
Realize business outcomes by visualizing progress and resolving impediments
Collaborate closely with neighboring departments such as for instance portfolio management, research and development, or product marketing as well as with the regional organizations
Build and maintain relationships with external partner to augment the product portfolio as needed
Drive relentless improvements by for instance eliminating waste and delay and ensuring appropriate investments into the continuous delivery pipeline
Qualifications
About the ideal candidates
Postgraduate degree in business, marketing, engineering, dentistry or a related field; MBA preferred
Minimum of 10 years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the dental or medical device industry
Proven track record of successfully leading product management efforts in a complex and highly regulated environment
Strong understanding of the dental market, including customer needs, competitive landscape, and regulatory requirements
Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams to achieve common goals
Experience with digitalization in the healthcare context
High degree of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities
Business fluent in English, Spanish or German preferred
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Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Product Management and Marketing
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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