In this position, you combine strategic insight with hands-on execution. You take ownership of the PPE portfolio and product hierarchy, identify growth and margin opportunities across markets, and drive innovation and assortment optimization. By working closely with clusters, local markets, and cross-functional teams, you translate global strategy into concrete, value-creating initiatives.

You are also responsible for product development in a highly regulated environment. This includes ensuring compliance with Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and PPE certification requirements, with full support from the QA/RA department.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the global PPE category strategy across clusters and markets

• Identify sales growth and gross margin improvement opportunities and define steering actions

• Own and maintain the product hierarchy, including approval of new SKUs and leading portfolio development and rationalization

• Define the good–better–best assortment strategy and advise local markets on the optimal marketing mix

• Drive Mediq Own Brand product management and innovation initiatives

• Lead white-spot analyses to identify portfolio gaps and growth opportunities

• Contribute to communication campaigns around key PPE “hero” products

• Ensure all product development activities comply with MDR and PPE certification requirements in close collaboration with QA/RA

What we are looking for

• A completed Master’s degree

• More than 5 years of relevant functional experience

• Deep knowledge of healthcare products, preferably within PPE

• Experience working in the healthcare industry

• Experience in a mid-size to large multinational organization within a matrix structure

• Strong expertise in optimizing category assortments with a clear focus on margin improvement

• Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies and drive business development

• Solid understanding of the end-to-end category management process and the ability to apply it pragmatically across multiple markets

• A strategic mindset with the ability to tackle complex challenges and create innovative, value-driven solutions

And it would be great if you have

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills

• A structured, data-driven, and results-oriented approach

• Proven stakeholder management capabilities across functions and geographies

• Strong communication and change management skills

• An additional European language is a plus, preferably Dutch or a Nordic language

What do we offer you

• A challenging and impactful role in a dynamic and ambitious international organization

• Flexible working-from-home options

• A competitive salary between €5,900 and €6,500, depending on experience and seniority

• 26.5 vacation days and 8% holiday allowance

• An attractive bonus scheme

• A solid pension plan with a 1/4 employee and 3/4 employer contribution

This role offers the opportunity to shape a global category, drive innovation in healthcare, and make a tangible impact across multiple markets while working with passionate professionals worldwide.