Senior Product Manager, Digital Solutions
Sonova AG
Summary
Join Advanced Bionics as a Senior Product Manager, Digital Solutions and lead the strategy, development, launch and lifecycle management of digital applications, web portals and connected solutions.
Job description
As the global strategic business owner and subject-matter expert for an assigned portfolio, you will translate customer needs, market opportunities and technological innovation into successful digital products and sustainable business growth.
Responsibilities
- Own the product vision, strategy and multiyear roadmap for assigned digital applications, web portals, products and services.
- Lead multiple products through the complete lifecycle, including customer discovery, concept development, business-case creation, requirements definition, validation, commercialization, sustainment and end-of-life planning.
- Lead global product launches and rollout strategies in partnership with R&D, IT, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Commercial and Global Marketing teams.
- Develop product requirements, use cases, value propositions, market positioning, pricing strategies, launch sequencing, channel strategies and go-to-market plans.
- Integrate Voice of Customer insights, clinical feedback, market intelligence, competitive activity and emerging technology trends into product and portfolio decisions.
- Own product adoption, budget, forecasting, business-performance and KPI targets while identifying opportunities to improve growth, profitability and customer value.
- Represent Marketing within cross-functional teams, provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership and influence stakeholders throughout a global matrix organization.
More about you
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, healthcare, education, science, engineering or a related field required.
- Minimum of five years of product management or product marketing experience within med-tech, healthcare technology or a related industry.
- Proven experience successfully launching and managing multiple digital products, including mobile or web-based applications and web portals.
- Strong understanding of the end-to-end digital product lifecycle, including customer discovery, product requirements, development, validation, launch, adoption, sustainment and end-of-life planning.
- Experience developing product strategies, business cases, financial models, forecasts, product requirements, value propositions and go-to-market plans.
- Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, organizational and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Medical-device experience, particularly with Class II or Class III devices, is strongly preferred. Experience in digital health, hearing healthcare or another regulated industry is also beneficial.
The preferred location for this position is Valencia, California. Remote candidates located within the United States, including candidates in the Chicago area and on the East Coast, may also be considered. Candidates in Canada may be considered for the right fit, subject to business and employment requirements.
Travel of up to 30% may be required for advisory councils, focus groups, conferences, customer visits and internal launch meetings.
A minimum of 300Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, healthcare, education, science, engineering or a related field required.
- Minimum of five years of product management or product marketing experience within med-tech, healthcare technology or a related industry.
- Proven experience successfully launching and managing multiple digital products, including mobile or web-based applications and web portals.
- Strong understanding of the end-to-end digital product lifecycle, including customer discovery, product requirements, development, validation, launch, adoption, sustainment and end-of-life planning.
- Experience developing product strategies, business cases, financial models, forecasts, product requirements, value propositions and go-to-market plans.
- Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, organizational and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Medical-device experience, particularly with Class II or Class III devices, is strongly preferred.
- Experience in digital health, hearing healthcare or another regulated industry is also beneficial.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Account
- Telehealth Options
- 401(k) Matching
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Accident Indemnity Coverage
- Hospital Indemnity Coverage
- Legal Assistance
- ID Theft Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Hearing Aid Discount
Company overview
Sonova Holding AG is a globally recognized Swiss medical device company specializing in innovative hearing care solutions. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland, Sonova has established itself as one of the world's largest providers in the hearing care sector, holding approximately 24% of the global hearing aid market. The company operates through four core business divisions: Hearing Instruments, Audiological Care, Consumer Hearing, and Cochlear Implants. Sonova's diverse portfolio includes renowned brands such as Phonak, Unitron, Advanced Bionics, AudioNova, and licensed Sennheiser products. With over 17,990 employees worldwide, the company generates annual revenues exceeding CHF 3.6 billion and serves customers in more than 100 countries. Sonova's comprehensive offerings range from digital hearing aids and cochlear implants to wireless communication systems and professional audiological care services. As a component of the Swiss Market Index, Sonova maintains research facilities in Switzerland, Canada, and the United States, with manufacturing plants strategically located across Switzerland, China, and Vietnam. The company's mission centers on enabling people to experience the joy of hearing and live life without limitations through cutting-edge audio technology and comprehensive hearing care solutions.