*We are moving from our current HQ Arnhem office (next to train station Arnhem Centraal) to a new office in central Utrecht in the summer of 2025.

About Medline

With roots dating back to 1910, Medline is a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical products. Our 30,000 employees around the globe provide high-quality surgical supplies, medical devices and solutions that healthcare professionals need to deliver the very best care possible in a variety of care settings.

Purpose

The Product Manager – Europe for Essential Wound Care and Primary Care is responsible for managing the entire product lifecycle, from development through to end-of-life, ensuring the division’s profitability and long-term growth. The role supports strategic and operational initiatives across European markets. Reporting to the Senior Product Manager, the position works cross-functionally to drive product performance, execute launches, and support commercial teams—ensuring alignment with Medline Europe’s overall business goals.

Activities & Responsibilities

• Product Lifecycle Management: oversee the full product from introduction to phase-out, monitoring performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and executing updates or replacements to ensure sustained profitability and competitiveness;
• Market and Data Analysis: analyze market trends, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities and gaps in the portfolio, and drive data-driven decision making;
• Product Development and Launches: identify and successfully launch new products, coordinating with cross-functional teams including Regulatory, Quality, Sales, and Marketing to ensure smooth go-to-market execution and maximum product uptake;
• Pricing & Profitability: establish pricing policies per product line, negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost-effective product offerings, and monitor financial performance to improve margins and drive profitable growth;
• Sales & Marketing Support: develop training programs, marketing materials, and sales strategies to enable the sales team to effectively promote and sell the product portfolio;
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Collaborate with senior leadership to support and execute strategic marketing plans, ensuring product positioning, pricing, and promotional activities align with business objectives;
• Supplier & Quality Management: Negotiate with suppliers to optimize costs and ensure high-quality standards are met, implementing industry-leading quality control protocols across the supply chain;
• Operations & Inventory Management: Work with supply chain and operations teams to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and minimize stockouts or excess stock;
• Sales Collaboration & Business Growth: Partner with the sales team to prepare and secure major opportunities, provide product expertise, and propose action plans based on sales reports to drive revenue growth.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or a related field required. Master’s degree is a plus;
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with a demonstrated track record of managing products across the lifecycle;
• Deep understanding of product lifecycle management and go-to-market execution;
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends to drive informed decision-making;
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, capable of handling multiple priorities effectively;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to collaborate across functional and international teams;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word);
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); proficiency in additional language is a plus;
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe (approximately 10–20%).

Benefits

• A comprehensive introduction by experienced colleagues - An individually tailored onboarding plan and fixed contacts so you can be off to a great start.
• Company pension plan - We increase our contributions to your pension plan throughout your employment, because setting you up for a successful retirement is important to us.
• 26 days of vacation
• A range of training opportunities - We actively support you in your professional development
• Fresh fruit, free coffee, monthly team lunch and other benefits, such as a fitness plan reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Programme – So that your mental well-being is also taken care of
• Hybrid working options - To make your work flexible and productive
• NS Business Card 2^nd class reimbursement for commuting between home and work by train
• International working environment - Our European headquarters is truly diverse.

We believe our Medline teams are stronger with different perspectives and experiences. We value a diverse workplace and encourage everyone to apply regardless of nationality, ethnic origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, religion or creed, marital status or any other personal characteristic. We are looking forward to your application.