Lead Product Engineer
Our client, a leading global healthcare company specializing in pharmaceutical distribution, medical supplies, and healthcare information technology, is seeking a Lead Product Engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement new product strategies, including voice of the customer (VOC) analysis and designing/testing.
* 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.
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.
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.
Requirements:
* 10+ years of relevant experience, or less with relevant Master's or Doctorate qualifications.
* S. in Engineering, Sciences, or a related field.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
Ideal Candidate:
* Track record of success in research and development.
* Experience applying VOC tools to select new products.
* Good understanding and application of technical principles, device functionality, theories, and concepts in IV therapy, needles and syringes for injection and infusion, wound care, surgical devices, and kits.