About this role
Seeing beyond - future of medical technology
For more than 100 years, ZEISS medical technology has been driving progress in ophthalmology and microsurgery. In ophthalmology, our solutions help to maintain and improve people's vision at every stage of their lives. In microsurgery, our solutions enable targeted interventions on diseased tissue so that small and sensitive organs continue to function optimally.
Medical technology from ZEISS supports medical professionals in improving the lives of patients worldwide. The fact that our actions have a direct impact on people's well-being is what drives us every day.
The Head of Product Management REF (Refractive) Devices at BS REF/corneal refractive is responsible for translating customer and market needs into concepts, architecture, and REF product strategy for the device product group with a focus on our laser systems.
Your Role
You will manage a team of product managers responsible for individual products within the product group
Your team supports functions and external partners independently, taking comprehensive responsibility for man-aging interfaces and stakeholders within scope of the product group as well as actively driving the overall REF product roadmap
You derive product requirements with your team, initiate product development projects according to the ZEISS process landscape
You will work with the project teams across the product lifecycle
You will participate in global market launch activities and ensure successful market performance of the product/solution within the corneal refractive workflow strategy
Your Profile
The position requires highly specialized, deep knowledge in the fields of both technical/natural sciences and business sciences
Bachelor or Master’s degree in optometry, natural sciences or medicine and / or: Master’s degree in industrial engineering with business studies, Master’s degree in business sciences plus work experience in medical technology
Extensive years of experience in product management in the field of medical technology or related, with a proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
Several years of experience in a leadership role, managing cross-functional teams and driving product strategy
Experience in leading product teams in a fast-paced, agile environment
Demonstrated success in launching and scaling products in competitive markets
Deep understanding of product development processes in a medical and regulated environment, including agile methodologies
Excellent communication skills to articulate product vision and strategy to stakeholders at all levels
Ability to develop and manage product roadmaps, aligning them with business goals and customer needs
Strong leadership and mentoring skills to develop and grow a high-performing product management team
Exceptional problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments, including engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support
Proven ability to manage budgeting and forecasting for product initiatives.
Business fluent language skills in English are mandatory
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About ZEISS Group
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025).
For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.
With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.
With over 46,600 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide.
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What you'll do
- The Head of Product Management REF Devices is responsible for translating customer and market needs into product strategy and managing a team of product managers. This role involves driving the overall REF product roadmap and ensuring successful market performance of the products within the corneal refractive workflow strategy.
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