Lead Product Engineer
Our client, a leading global healthcare company specializing in pharmaceutical distribution, medical supplies, and healthcare information technology, is hiring a Lead Product Engineer. This position plays a crucial role in setting strategies and ideating the right private label products for customers and patients.
Job Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement new product strategies.
* Lead technology development and work with external vendors to evaluate new concepts and conduct product research and testing.
* Perform thorough user needs analysis to develop product requirements and specifications.
* Lead the requirement definitions, research, metrics analysis, technical specifications, development, testing, KPIs, and other launch efforts.
* Conduct industry and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities in the medical device and healthcare industry.
* Continuously monitor industry trends within product development engineering and develop strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
New Product Development:
* Guide a team of product development managers in developing innovative medical device products.
* Prioritize the right product features and benefits for new product development with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
* Conduct customer research to define segments and identify needs to inform the product roadmap.
* Work with Product Development Managers to manage product roadmaps, align business and technical needs, analyze data, turn customer insights into actionable initiatives, determine rollout strategy, and manage risks.
Product Testing & Benchmarking:
* Develop a comprehensive product testing and benchmarking program for various product categories.
* Assist in building in-house knowledge and skills for experimental work, clinical research, and new product development projects.
* Conduct research to evaluate new technologies and test product design concepts.
Salary:
$120,000 - $150,000 per year
This salary estimate is based on national averages and may vary depending on location, experience, and other factors.