Sr. Product Manager (m/f/d) - Material Science

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Evident employs around 4,500 people at a total of 57 locations worldwide. Evident Europe, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, employs approximately 770 people in 16 countries. The product portfolio includes a wide range of microscope systems used in clinical diagnostics, medical and basic research, as well as in various industrial areas. In addition, Evident offers videoscopes, products for non‑destructive testing techniques and for X‑ray fluorescence analysis.

Tasks

• Drive strategic direction and lifecycle management of the Software product portfolio together with Hardware team, ensuring long‑term growth, profitability, and alignment with company vision.
• Lead the development and execution of global product strategies, collaborating cross‑functionally with regional, R&D, marketing, operations, and commercial teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer and market needs.
• Partner proactively with R&D and engineering leadership to influence the product roadmap, provide timely and strategic feedback, and ensure successful execution of development plans.
• Own product financial performance (P&L), including pricing strategy, margin optimization, cost analysis, and business case development to achieve growth and profitability targets. Owns prioritization and trade‑off decisions across multiple products or product lines, balancing customer needs, business goals, and technical feasibility to meet financial and operational targets.
• Champion go‑to‑market excellence by developing compelling product positioning, messaging and launching materials, and by leading internal and external product training initiatives.
• Evaluate and manage third‑party partnerships and complementary technologies to strengthen and expand the product portfolio.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) — leveraging deep technical, clinical, and market understanding to support complex customer discussions and strategic opportunities.
• Monitor technology and market trends, customer insights, and competitive landscape to anticipate changes, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks.
• Synthesize market dynamics and business intelligence into actionable insights to guide strategic decision‑making and portfolio prioritization.
• Represent the product line globally, engaging with regional teams, customers, and partners to drive adoption and market success.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership in end‑to‑end product ownership — from strategy and concept development through launch, commercialization, and lifecycle management.

• Deep understanding of product management principles and strong business acumen with proven ability to drive revenue growth, portfolio optimization, and profitability.

• Technical proficiency in HW/SW products across techniques related to Material Science, Imaging, and/or Industrial Microscopy.

• Track record in product management, including defining roadmaps, managing releases, and working in Agile development environments.

• Strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to connect market insights, technology trends, and business strategy into actionable plans.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and regions.

• Experience working in a global matrix organization, collaborating effectively across cultures, time zones, and business units.

• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages (e.g., French, German, or Japanese) is an added advantage.

• Comfortable with international travel (up to 30%) and managing global market dynamics.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering or science or equivalent professional experience. Master’s or MBA preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical product development, product management or sales.

• Microscopic imaging systems experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• Flexible working hours, incl. mobile work
• 30 days of holiday time each year
• 13 salaries a year
• Regular training courses
• Extensive company pension scheme
• Payments towards an employee savings plan
• Preventive healthcare, free beverages & fresh fruit and vegetables daily
• Joint company events and activities
• Interesting, diversified field of activity in an international working environment

Evident Europe GmbH is an equal opportunities employer and we look forward to receiving your application.

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