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Senior Product Manager (Upstream) - Pharmacy Automation (m/f/d)

Frankfurt, Germany Permanent View Job Description
Lead upstream product strategy and roadmap for a robotics-driven pharmacy inventory platform, from customer insight to global launch. Work with R&D, Quality/Regulatory and commercial teams to deliver solutions that improve safety, efficiency and the pharmacy experience.
  • Own the upstream strategy for a next-generation automation platform
  • Work at the intersection of robotics + software + customer workflows

About Our Client

For a leading global medical technology company, we are currently looking for an experienced Upstream Marketing & Product Management leader to shape the next generation of a robotics-driven inventory management platform for pharmacy automation.

In this role, you will define the multi-year product strategy and roadmap, drive next-gen new product development, and translate deep customer insights into a differentiated portfolio that improves safety, efficiency, and the overall pharmacy experience. You will work in a highly international, cross-functional environment across R&D, Quality/Regulatory, Manufacturing, Regions, and Commercial teams.

Job Description

  • Define and communicate the product vision, strategy and roadmap (TAM/SAM, segmentation, personas, use cases, business cases, pricing/margin levers).
  • Lead next-gen NPD programs from early concept through launch excellence, ensuring compliant and complete deliverables.
  • Drive deep customer, market and competitive insights across retail and hospital pharmacy workflows.
  • Support global expansion strategy (market entry sequencing, channels, partnerships, localized value propositions).
  • Manage lifecycle performance, including sustaining enhancements, cost/quality programs, and end-of-life decisions.
  • Enable strong stakeholder alignment and operating rigor across a global matrix organization.
  • Ensure a strong quality & compliance mindset across claims, evidence and promotional materials.

The Successful Applicant

  • 8-12+ years in product management / upstream marketing in automation, robotics, MedTech, healthcare IT or adjacent regulated domains.
  • Proven track record leading complex cross-functional programs combining hardware + software/UX.
  • Strong commercial mindset: market sizing, business cases, pricing, and growth planning.
  • Strong customer discovery and VoC capability; confident engaging with pharmacists, operations and IT stakeholders.
  • Clear communicator with strong storytelling and data fluency.
  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Pharmacy or similar (MBA/MS is a plus).
  • Fluent in English; German strongly preferred.
  • Willingness to travel approx. 20-30%.



What's on Offer

  • High-impact role with global visibility and direct influence on a next-generation healthcare automation platform.
  • Flexible working model (hybrid setup, full-time or part-time options depending on your situation).
  • Strong development & growth opportunities in an international MedTech environment (learning, leadership exposure, and long-term career paths).



Contact
Deniz Alkan
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6946252

Job summary

Function
Marketing & Communications
Subsector
Marketing & Communications Subsector
Industry
Life Sciences
Location
Frankfurt
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Deniz Alkan
Job reference
JN-022026-6946252
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