Technical Portfolio Manager — CMF Standard
Materialise NV, Sauk Trail Beach, WI, United States
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TheTechnical Portfolio Manager for CMF Standardplays a strategic role in accelerating the development and commercialization of CMF standard devices by removing barriers and streamlining processes. This position oversees the creation of new products and enhancements within the CMF portfolio, ensuring that robust production processes are developed and optimized. Collaborating across cross-functional teams, the role drives process improvements that deliver shorter lead times and reduced cost of goods sold (COGS), helping our products reach the market faster and more efficiently.
The ideal candidate brings provenexpertise in standard CMF devices or a comparable highly regulated medical device sector, along with strong competitive market knowledge to inform strategic decisions. They are adept at leading organizational change, fostering collaboration, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across multiple disciplines.
What you will do
Accelerate product development by resolving bottlenecks and streamlining workflows across R&D, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory indifferent locations(HQ,France,and Brazil) Leverage competitor insights to understand rapid product launch strategies and embed best practices into internal processes Improve customer loanlogisticsin Europe and beyond by implementing efficient,scalable,and customer-friendly processes inspired by industry benchmarks Define strategic direction and implementation roadmap
Define a strategic direction for developing and providing the right offering alongside the market management team for the CMF standard portfolio Create an ambitiousimplementationroadmap Convincethe right stakeholders and drive strategy execution within the organization through effective communication Map, analyze, and advise on product and process development workflows with R&D and operational teams from concept to launch, with the goal of reducing time-to-market Identifybottlenecks throughout innovation, design and development (prototyping, testing, and verification, validation), industrialization, and regulatory approval stages Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, and quality teams to implement optimized processes, especiallyregardingjustification strategies towards notified bodies and national health agencies Competitor insights and benchmarking
Conduct deep competitor analysis on the top CMF standard device players Translate competitor strategies into actionable improvements in product lifecycle management, operational efficiency, and launch timelines Change leadership
Lead a cross-functional change program for the CMF standard portfolio with the whole CMF business line, driving and supporting speed-to-market improvement initiatives Ensure alignment of acceleration initiatives with regulatory compliance and quality standards Logistics
Adviseonthe design and implementation of efficient and scalable customer loan and consignment setups in multiple markets, enabling cost-effective product availability with high satisfaction levels in multiple markets Integrate best-in-classlogisticspractices from industry leaders to enhance responsiveness and service quality globally Serve as the high-levelcentral pointof contact for all internal product and process projects, including acceleration initiatives across departmentsand for market requests Facilitate communication and coordination between operations, commercialteams,and leadership Report regularly on progress,KPIs,and impact Your profile
Minimum 10 years in CMF standard devices (implants and surgical instruments) or regulated medical devices, preferably with senior-level experience at leading companies Strong problem-solving skills and advanced knowledge in product R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and supply chain processes Expertisein product development and/orlogisticsoperations (loan, consignment, distributor sales, sterile product handling), plus operational acceleration practices Proventrack recordin reducing time from concept to launch within medical devices Understanding of ISO 13485, EU MDR, FDA, and other relevant global regulations and standards Proven capability to scale operational processes across Europe and other international regions Strategic mindset, strong influencing abilities, collaborative style, and exceptional problem-solving aptitude What we offer
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work‑life harmony. Hybrid working & flexibility Personal growth and career advancement Team building Innovation is key Location and type of contract
Full-time Hybrid Mid-senior level
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Accelerate product development by resolving bottlenecks and streamlining workflows across R&D, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory indifferent locations(HQ,France,and Brazil) Leverage competitor insights to understand rapid product launch strategies and embed best practices into internal processes Improve customer loanlogisticsin Europe and beyond by implementing efficient,scalable,and customer-friendly processes inspired by industry benchmarks Define strategic direction and implementation roadmap
Define a strategic direction for developing and providing the right offering alongside the market management team for the CMF standard portfolio Create an ambitiousimplementationroadmap Convincethe right stakeholders and drive strategy execution within the organization through effective communication Map, analyze, and advise on product and process development workflows with R&D and operational teams from concept to launch, with the goal of reducing time-to-market Identifybottlenecks throughout innovation, design and development (prototyping, testing, and verification, validation), industrialization, and regulatory approval stages Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, and quality teams to implement optimized processes, especiallyregardingjustification strategies towards notified bodies and national health agencies Competitor insights and benchmarking
Conduct deep competitor analysis on the top CMF standard device players Translate competitor strategies into actionable improvements in product lifecycle management, operational efficiency, and launch timelines Change leadership
Lead a cross-functional change program for the CMF standard portfolio with the whole CMF business line, driving and supporting speed-to-market improvement initiatives Ensure alignment of acceleration initiatives with regulatory compliance and quality standards Logistics
Adviseonthe design and implementation of efficient and scalable customer loan and consignment setups in multiple markets, enabling cost-effective product availability with high satisfaction levels in multiple markets Integrate best-in-classlogisticspractices from industry leaders to enhance responsiveness and service quality globally Serve as the high-levelcentral pointof contact for all internal product and process projects, including acceleration initiatives across departmentsand for market requests Facilitate communication and coordination between operations, commercialteams,and leadership Report regularly on progress,KPIs,and impact Your profile
Minimum 10 years in CMF standard devices (implants and surgical instruments) or regulated medical devices, preferably with senior-level experience at leading companies Strong problem-solving skills and advanced knowledge in product R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and supply chain processes Expertisein product development and/orlogisticsoperations (loan, consignment, distributor sales, sterile product handling), plus operational acceleration practices Proventrack recordin reducing time from concept to launch within medical devices Understanding of ISO 13485, EU MDR, FDA, and other relevant global regulations and standards Proven capability to scale operational processes across Europe and other international regions Strategic mindset, strong influencing abilities, collaborative style, and exceptional problem-solving aptitude What we offer
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work‑life harmony. Hybrid working & flexibility Personal growth and career advancement Team building Innovation is key Location and type of contract
Full-time Hybrid Mid-senior level
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