EMS is the leading manufacturer of precision medical devices for dental prophylaxis, orthopaedics and urology. With over 950 qualified and specialised employees, we work on further improving our products and services every day - at our corporate headquarters in Nyon and around the world: Because, our goal is absolute perfection.
With this philosophy, we are continuing a more than 200-year-old tradition of the Swiss Vallée de Joux. This is where EMS was founded - as well as numerous other brands, which are known around the world for their precision down to the smallest detail.
UROLOGY
Our mission is to create a world where patients are happier and healthier, clinicians achieve success, and our partners share our passion. We are dedicated to delivering clinically proven, innovative treatment outcomes through the least invasive means possible. As advocates for lifelong learning, we are committed to fostering knowledge and enhancing skills by providing comprehensive training and education to healthcare professionals, partners, and employees alike.
In Urology we focus on innovative, game-changing solutions to remove urinary stones. We are market leader in rigid lithotripsy. Our latest invention, the Lithoclast Trilogy pushes stone management to a new dimension with faster and safer stone removal. Until today, we have successfully treated more than 14 million patients.
We own a significant market share in flexible lithotripsy as well. Driven by highly innovative, game changing new laser technologies, we expect to grow our sales in this product segment well above market average.
MISSION
The Product Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the development and success of the company's global urology solutions. This multifaceted responsibility includes not only creating new products and services but also enhancing the performance of existing ones. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful product launches and establish a robust market position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze market trends to identify opportunities and evolving new clinical applications
- Maintain competitive knowledge in terms of products and technology
- Manage the entire product lifecycle, from strategic planning to tactical activities
- Specify market requirements for current and future products through market research and customer interaction
- Drive solutions across development teams (primarily Development/Engineering and Marketing Communications)
- Develop and implement a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute
- Develops relationship with Key Opinion Leaders
PROFILE
- Bachelor's degree in economics or equivalent; Master's or MBA preferred.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in medical product management with a strong focus on technical, marketing, and sales aspects.
- Expertise in technical medical products, including direct contact with surgeons and operating room experience.
- Familiarity with international, complex, or matrix organizations.
- Knowledge of rigid and flexible lithotripsy would be advantageous.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with key opinion leaders and internal departments.
- Fluent in English, with a good command of French (preferred) and Spanish (a plus).
- Curious, passionate about driving change, and a natural continuous learner.
- Demonstrates a natural leadership attitude.
- Persuasive and an excellent communicator.
- Dynamic, proactive, and self-motivated.
- Open-minded and a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
POSITION
- Location: Nyon - Vaud, Switzerland
- Contract type: Permanent
- Need to travel: up to 40%
- Occupation: 100%