Product Lead External Manufacturing (IVD)

We are seeking a Product Lead External Manufacturing in the area of IVD for our client based in Rotkreuz. You will have your designated products and work in an interdisciplinary team ensuring a holistic view of necessary activities. You will take care of parts and products in the diagnostic workflow, manufactured by external suppliers.Key ResponsibilitiesAccountable for assigned products and owner of product specification and production process specificationAccountable for Product- /Production-issues and risks, changes, complaints and deviations, production assets and equipmentAccountable for the overall Squad performance with regards to prioritization, quality, supply, compliance, costDevelops and implements the product wide production capacity plan and output report in collaboration with the relevant functions in accordance with the Product Strategy and provides information to Network LeadManages all key stakeholders at Squad level (internal and external)Represents Global External Manufacturing in Business Teams on PCQT level, represents Global External Manufacturing in system development projectsInteracts with business (e.g. IPM) to understand demand forecast, its development and fluctuations and triggers follow up actionsResponsible for Squad budget (e.g. OPEX/CAPEX, development budget, PCQT budget)Owns and maintains product documentation during Product Life CycleQualificationsUniversity degree in Engineering, Natural Science or related disciplinesMin. 3 years of work experience in IVD product management and production engineeringLeadership experience and skills, including the ability to get things done with a proven track record of consensus building and conflict management in challenging situationsExecutive presence where you perform well under pressure and with decisiveness ***Excellent communication skills in German and EnglishTravel required 10(-20)%Nice to Haves:Experience in IVD product development following design control, manufacturing and testingKnowledge of Process Management methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and in-vitro diagnostic related regulations, such as ISO 13485, IVDR, FDA 21 CFR part 820 etc.Work Location: RotkreuzCountry: SwitzerlandSchedule: FulltimeJob Type: 12 month contract with high probability of extensionStart date: 01/12/2025 (latest Feb 2026)*While we appreciate every application, please note that due to the high volume of responses, we may only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.**Please note that we can only consider EU/Schengen applications