About KARL STORZ
From the operating room to surgery centers-and everywhere in between-KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging-to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.
As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients' lives around the world.
About the Role
KARL STORZ is seeking a strategic and customer-focused OR1 Global Product Manager to lead the global product portfolio for our Premium Integration Systems. In this high-impact role, you will drive product strategy, lifecycle management, and commercial success for innovative operating room integration solutions used by healthcare providers worldwide.
As a key member of the Global OR1 Product Management team, you will work cross-functionally with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Purchasing, and global stakeholders to translate customer needs into product innovation. You will play a critical role in defining product roadmaps, supporting product launches, and ensuring our solutions continue to meet evolving market and customer demands.
What Youll Do
Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management
- Lead the lifecycle management of Premium Integration products from concept through launch and sustainment.
- Define product requirements and contribute to the global product roadmap aligned with business objectives.
- Gather market intelligence and customer insights to identify growth opportunities and drive innovation.
- Analyze product performance, market trends, and competitor activity to improve revenue, margin, and market share.
- Serve as the product expert and central point of coordination across engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and marketing teams.
Commercial & Customer Engagement
- Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to support product launches, customer demonstrations, and field activities.
- Build relationships with customers, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and internal stakeholders to gather feedback and drive adoption.
- Support product-related inquiries, issue resolution, and ongoing portfolio optimization.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Facilitate collaboration between global development teams and commercial leaders to ensure successful product execution.
- Translate customer and market needs into technical requirements for development teams.
- Support usability testing, beta programs, and validation activities to ensure high-quality product delivery.
Regulatory & Quality Support
- Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and Quality teams to support global product approvals and compliance requirements.
- Address quality, safety, and legal considerations throughout the product lifecycle.
- Assist with intellectual property and patent-related activities as needed.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 8+ years of product management or related experience, preferably within the medical device industry.
- Strong understanding of product development processes and lifecycle management.
- Experience working with medical technology products and regulated environments.
- Solid knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and distributed computing concepts.
- Familiarity with FDA/MDR regulatory requirements and technical standards.
- Experience gathering and managing product requirements.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional, global teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree, preferably in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of product management experience in medical devices.
- Experience with healthcare systems, hospital workflows, or operating room technologies.
- Background in systems engineering or technically complex products.
- Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
- Knowledge of SAP, MS Project, and requirements management tools.
- Demonstrated global business acumen and intercultural collaboration skills.
Why KARL STORZ?
Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you'll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply to be our next OR1 Global Product Manager and help us build the future of MedTech together.
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