At Essity, we are committed to improving well-being through leading hygiene and health solutions. As part of this journey, the iQ Solutions Innovation team is building new revenue streams through innovative Digital Health and Medical Solutions and Services that make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
We are now looking for a Senior Global Product Manager to join our team and lead the strategy, development, and lifecycle management of digital solutions and services for global markets.
In this role, you will define and drive the vision, strategy, and innovation roadmap for solutions that address the needs of healthcare professionals, businesses, and consumers. Working across functions, markets, and external partnerships, you will turn insights into impactful solutions and ensure successful launches and continuous product evolution.
What you will do
As Senior Global Product Manager, you will shape the future of digital health and medical solutions by defining the product vision, strategy, and innovation roadmap for one or more global solutions. Working closely with commercial teams, you will identify customer and user needs, translate insights into innovation opportunities, and ensure that our solutions create meaningful value for both healthcare professionals and end users.
You will lead the development and execution of the product roadmap, bringing together cross-functional teams, business partners, and stakeholders to drive innovation from concept to launch and throughout the entire product lifecycle. You will also play a key role in building strategic partnerships and ensuring our offerings remain competitive, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
Define and drive the global product vision, strategy, and innovation roadmap based on customer needs, user insights, and business priorities.
Lead product development and lifecycle management, ensuring successful launches, releases, maintenance, and continuous improvement of digital solutions and services.
Collaborate across functions, categories, and business units to align priorities, communication, launch plans, and commercial objectives.
Identify innovation opportunities and external partnerships that support business development and accelerate growth within Digital Health and Medical Device Solutions.
Coach and support product managers and teams, while continuously improving ways of working and adapting plans to changing business needs, budgets, and market conditions.
Who You Are
We are looking for an experienced leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, strategic thinking, and experience from leading large cross-functional product teams; someone who has a passion for agile design, being able to deal with ambiguity and courage to challenge status quo. You should have the ability to set a strategic direction, relate well to different cultures and build good relations on all levels. We want someone with a business mindset, good communication and presentation skills.
What We Are Looking For
University degree in a relevant technical field.
Extensive experience in product management, innovation, product lifecycle management, or related discipline.
Experience leading complex cross-functional teams and driving initiatives in agile environments.
Experience from Agile Design, project management and leading complex product teams
Strong communication skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Ability to travel internationally as required.
Experience within software, hardware, IoT solutions, digital health, or digital services is considered an advantage.
Knowledge of Medical Device and related regulation e.g. MDR, ISO13485 is favorable.
Finally, we are looking for people who want to make a difference in people’s lives. With our products being essentials and necessities for people, together we make Essity.
Application
We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about how your experience and skills can contribute to our team. Please apply before the deadline.
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for the society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organization where you feel valued and supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
Skills Required
- University degree in a relevant technical field
- Extensive experience in product management, innovation, product lifecycle management, or a related discipline
- Experience leading complex cross-functional teams and initiatives in agile environments
- Experience with Agile Design, project management, and leading complex product teams
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills
- Ability to travel internationally as required
- Experience with software, hardware, IoT solutions, digital health, or digital services
- Knowledge of medical device regulations, including MDR and ISO 13485
What We Do
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (EUR 15bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity
