Vice President Product Stream; m​/w​/d

Overview

Goal of Function: Driving profitable growth and long-term competitiveness of the product stream through full P&L accountability, end-to-end product lifecycle ownership, and cross-functional leadership.

• Full P&L responsibility including CAPEX, investments, manufacturing location, make or buy, etc. (cost, budget and time)
• Innovate new products with improved performance and reduced cost across the VS in the ecosystem
• Decide on manufacturing, procurement and supply chain strategies and goals for 5008, own procurement and manufacturing technology part of COP
• Full accountability for 5008 product KPIs (innovation, product development, quality and cost performance) for the 5008 products
• Provide markets with regular releases of updated/new product offerings within VS Machines according to BU Ecosystem and portfolio strategy (with agreed scope and at the right quality, landed
• Executes the talent management agenda in his team and the teams below, identifies future talents and supports promising individuals in advancing their career development.

• University degree in a relevant field; postgraduate qualification (PhD, MBA) preferred
• 6–10 years of leadership experience in product and solution development, ideally in Med Tech (R&D, Marketing or related functions)
• Proven success in driving growth, innovation, turnaround, and cost optimization initiatives
• Strong record in delivering successful, revenue-generating product developments aligned with customer needs
• Comprehensive expertise in product life cycle management and hemodialysis products, services, and therapies
• Strategic thinker with solid business insight and the ability to translate complex information into effective actions
• Experienced in strategic planning, product management, and marketing execution
• Recognized for engaging leadership, accountability, and effective communication across diverse teams
• Highly proficient in digital tools (MS Office, SAP, Mind Manager, Veeva, etc.)
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are an asset
• Willingness to travel