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
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Demonstrated leadership in end-to-end product ownership — from strategy and concept development through launch, commercialization, and lifecycle management.
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Deep understanding of product management principles and strong business acumen with proven ability to drive revenue growth, portfolio optimization, and profitability.
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Technical proficiency in HW/SW products across techniques related to Material Science, Imaging, and/or Industrial Microscopy.
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Track record in product management, including defining roadmaps, managing releases, and working in Agile development environments.
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Strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to connect market insights, technology trends, and business strategy into actionable plans.
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and regions.
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Experience working in a global matrix organization, collaborating effectively across cultures, time zones, and business units.
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Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages (e.g., French, German, or Japanese) is an added advantage.
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Comfortable with international travel (up to 30%) and managing global market dynamics.
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Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering or science or equivalent professional experience. Master’s or MBA preferred.
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Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical product development, product management or sales.
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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.