Senior Director, Portfolio & Product Management

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You will play a critical role in accelerating innovation pipelines, shortening time-to-market, and driving go-to-market readiness across global markets. /p pActing as a key connector across commercial, RD, operations, finance, and regional teams, you will ensure rapid cross-functional alignment and effective execution of strategic priorities. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liDefine and execute a global portfolio strategy aligned with growth ambitions, consumer needs, and brand positioning /li liBuild, prioritize, and accelerate a high-impact innovation pipeline based on consumer insights, market trends, and emerging opportunities /li liDrive excellence in portfolio and product management across the entire product lifecycle /li liAccelerate time-to-market and improve go-to-market readiness through effective prioritization, decision-making, and stakeholder alignment /li liLead portfolio optimization initiatives to maximize growth, profitability, and long-term value creation /li liConduct market, consumer, and competitive analysis to inform strategic investment decisions /li liEnsure global alignment across regions for product roadmaps, launches, commercialization plans, and execution priorities /li liDrive data-based decision-making through analytics, financial modelling, business cases, and performance tracking /li liDevelop and implement consumer-centric pricing and value proposition strategies in collaboration with commercial teams /li liFoster a culture of agility, innovation, and continuous improvement across the organization /li liLead, coach, and develop a high-performing global product management team /li liOversee the global category budget, ensuring strong ROI and disciplined investment allocation /li liEnsure compliance with regulatory, quality, and operational requirements /li /ul h3Experience Background /h3 ul li15+ years of experience in global marketing, portfolio management, or product management within international organizations /li liProven track record of leading global portfolios, accelerating innovation pipelines, and driving successful commercialization strategies /li liStrong experience within MedTech, Consumer Healthcare, Healthcare SMEs, FMCG, or other consumer-focused B2C environments /li liDemonstrated success in shortening development cycles, accelerating product launches, and improving speed-to-market /li liStrong commercial acumen, including pricing strategy, financial modelling, portfolio management, and business case development /li liExperience leading complex cross-functional and international teams /li liFamiliarity with regulated industries and global product environments /li /ul h3Education /h3 ul liMaster’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field /li liAdditional certifications in marketing strategy, market research, or pricing are a plus /li /ul h3Skills Leadership /h3 ul liStrategic and entrepreneurial mindset with strong execution capabilities /li liConsumer-centric leader with deep understanding of customer behavior and market dynamics /li liProven ability to drive innovation acceleration and commercial excellence /li liStrong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills /li liExceptional stakeholder management and influencing capabilities /li liAbility to lead effectively in complex, matrixed global organizations /liliStrong communication and leadership skills /li liFluent English required; German is a plus /li /ul h3Other Details /h3 ul liFlexible working model (hybrid) /li liInternational travel required /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr ph3About The Role /h3 pAs Senior Director, you will shape and execute the global portfolio and product strategy across the full consumer lifecycle.

You will lead innovation, portfolio evolution, and commercialization initiatives to deliver sustainable growth, accelerate market impact, and strengthen competitive positioning. /p pThis role requires a highly consumer-centric leader with a proven ability to translate customer insights into winning products and business outcomes.