You play a crucial role in actively driving our strong growth with cataract implants and consumables. As Chief Product Owner, you are responsible for the product strategy and its implementation throughout the entire life cycle. In this challenging function, you work in an agile manner, conduct regular market surveys and assess customer and sales channel needs as well as market trends.

You are leading the product and business plan definition and take an active role in their execution. You ensure the success of the product development with R&D and drive the product launch with other departments to ensure that your plan is materialized.

You lead an experienced team of Product Managers, support and coach them in their development. The team will also benefit from your ability to drive improvements in collaboration, efficiency and effectiveness across the team and organization.

Take responsibility for our business success and shape the future of ZEISS!

You have an excellent degree in Business Administration or Engineering (Science, Medical Technology etc.) and at least 7 years of work experience of which at least 5 years in Product or Project Management. Ideally you have experience in the medical device or related industries. If you have application knowledge in ophthalmology, especially in surgery, this would be a great plus.

Do you possess strong analytical and communication skills paired with entrepreneurial drive?
Do you have passion that energizes customers and colleagues?
Are strategic thinking and result orientation deep within your DNA?

This is exactly what we are looking for!

If this is complemented with excellent capabilities in managing complex projects, business fluency in English and a willingness to travel internationally, then we are looking forward to getting to know you!