Associate Product Manager Joint Reconstruction

About Orthopedics

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.

Role Overview

We are seeking a driven, customer-focused, and communicative individual to join our successful Swiss Joint Reconstruction business. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of key areas within the product portfolio and actively contribute to commercial success in the Swiss market. You will play a critical role in product launches, market development, and cross-functional collaboration while further strengthening your strategic and analytical capabilities in Product Management.

Responsibilities

• Own defined product groups and actively manage performance across the full product lifecycle.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and selected external partners, ensuring strong alignment across functions.
• Contribute to and drive elements of go-to-market strategies and product launch plans.
• Lead or co-lead the execution of new product launches, ensuring timely and high-quality implementation in the Swiss market.
• Partner closely with Sales teams to support commercial execution, drive product adoption, and achieve business targets.
• Drive market segmentation, targeting, and product positioning based on customer insights and competitive dynamics.
• Analyze KPIs, market data, and financial performance to identify growth opportunities and support decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, hospital decision makers, and internal partners.
• Conduct in-depth market and competitor analysis to anticipate trends and identify risks and opportunities.
• Take ownership of selected projects (e.g., campaigns, trainings, events) and ensure successful execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with EMEA Marketing, Global Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, and other key functions.
• Ensure alignment with supply chain processes to support product availability and mitigate business risks.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and healthcare regulations (e.g., HCC, legal, regulatory).

Qualifications

• Education/training in an orthopaedic OR environment or a degree (Uni / FH / ETH).
• 2+ years of professional experience in product management, marketing, or sales (medical devices preferred).
• Experience in orthopaedics or the healthcare industry is a strong advantage.
• Fluency in German and English (business level); knowledge of French/Italian is a plus.
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Proactive and results-driven mindset with a high level of ownership and accountability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across functions and levels.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and international environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel: 20–30%.

As part of our strategic direction, we anticipate a separation of our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone company. After this transition, your employment would be governed by the new entity's processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. Further details will be shared at the appropriate time.