Product Manager – Software, Retail Open Pharmacy
14 September 2021
Swisslog Healthcare Open Pharmacy concept is a software platform and communication protocol interfacing the different devices and systems enabling unified and automated workflows in retail pharmacies such as “click & collect” and “click & ship”; this platform is designed for smooth vendor neutral integration with devices such as pharmacy robots, point of sales software, webshop, lockers, etc. It will also enable new business models, such as XaaS.
The Product Manager primary focus is to deliver measurable business results through the development of software solutions that meet both user and market needs and that also drive bottom line results. He/she is responsible for developing the platform concept, assessing customer needs, performing market research and competitive analysis to define the customers & users requirements and the supporting business plan; he/she is further responsible to define product development requirements, establishing the product roadmaps, execute the release process and to support the market introduction of new products in interaction with different internal and external partners. Product Management also monitors competitors and technological developments related to their products.
The Product Manager primary focus is to deliver measurable business results through the development of software solutions that meet both user and market needs and that also drive bottom line results. He/she is responsible for developing the platform concept, assessing customer needs, performing market research and competitive analysis to define the customers & users requirements and the supporting business plan; he/she is further responsible to define product development requirements, establishing the product roadmaps, execute the release process and to support the market introduction of new products in interaction with different internal and external partners. Product Management also monitors competitors and technological developments related to their products.
Short Facts
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Cuneo, Italy -
Product Management -
Permanent Position
Your collaboration
- Development of product and development roadmap, by defining requirements and prioritization and developing the Open Pharmacy concept
- Decides/proposes upgrade and end of life plans for late stage products.
- Reviews development projects
- Technical specification for new developments, based on requirements from Product Marketing, SME and user input
- Participates in decisions regarding new product selection, technical product specifications, product stage gates and release readiness
- Education of regional sales force and product specialists, incl. conducting trainings
- Close collaboration with worldwide Engineering Manager, Solutions Managers, TCs Technical teams and Sales and Marketing
- Cost calculation and pricing the products and consumables, including life cycle costs
- Producing the required product documentation – Sales, Technical, Project, Costs-Pricing
- Competition and market analysis
- Management of OEM-Partners especially for product development – technical discussion for seamless workflow integration
- Collect the certifications requirements from market organizations and manage their introduction into products
Your competence
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Desirable, but not Essential:
- Bachelor or Master degree (Engineering)
- Industry experience (>5 yrs)
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); Italian strongly desired
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Good facilitation skills
Desirable, but not Essential:
- Management of software products, ideally cloud based services in healthcare; XaaS
- Knowledge of retail pharmacy business, understanding of how the developments of e-health and digital services are shaping the needs of retail pharmacies in Europe
- Sales and Marketing experience
- Knowledge of Pharmacy Automation Products
- Knowledge of French or German is a plus
Clarity on your path
At Swisslog Healthcare, we are constantly looking for people who shape and develop our company. We offer exciting opportunities to learn, develop and lead change. You benefit from clear communication and development plans that are aligned with your personal strengths and our common goals. Enjoy many other benefits that we are constantly reviewing and expanding.
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Our commitment
We use automation to make a difference in hospitals and healthcare facilities. 1,200 dedicated employees in more than 3,500 facilities around the world are already relieving the burden on staff and giving them more time for patient care activities. With the latest technologies in the field of medication management, we are taking responsibility for shaping tomorrow's healthcare system to improve patient care and increase medication safety.