Technical Portfolio Manager — CMF Standard

At Materialise Medical, we believe that better healthcare starts with solutions designed around the individual patient. If you’re passionate about bringing personalized care to every patient, you’ll love being a part of this team. Through the technology we develop, researchers, engineers, and clinicians are revolutionizing personalized treatment — helping improve and save lives daily.
The Technical Portfolio Manager for CMF Standard plays a strategic role in accelerating the development and commercialization of CMF standard devices by removing barriers and streamlining processes. This position oversees the creation of new products and enhancements within the CMF portfolio, ensuring that robust production processes are developed and optimized. Collaborating across cross-functional teams, the role drives process improvements that deliver shorter lead times and reduced cost of goods sold (COGS), helping our products reach the market faster and more efficiently.
The ideal candidate brings proven expertise in standard CMF devices or a comparable highly regulated medical device sector, along with strong competitive market knowledge to inform strategic decisions. They are adept at leading organizational change, fostering collaboration, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across multiple disciplines.
What you will doAccelerate product development by resolving bottlenecks and streamlining workflows across R&D, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory in different locations (HQ, France, and Brazil)Leverage competitor insights to understand rapid product launch strategies and embed best practices into internal processesImprove customer loan logistics in Europe and beyond by implementing efficient, scalable, and customer-friendly processes inspired by industry benchmarksDefine strategic direction and implementation roadmapDefine a strategic direction for developing and providing the right offering alongside the market management team for the CMF standard portfolioCreate an ambitious implementation roadmapConvince the right stakeholders and drive strategy execution within the organization through effective communicationProduct development accelerationMap, analyze, and advise on product and process development workflows with R&D and operational teams from concept to launch, with the goal of reducing time-to-marketIdentify bottlenecks throughout innovation, design and development (prototyping, testing, and verification, validation), industrialization, and regulatory approval stagesCollaborate with R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, and quality teams to implement optimized processes, especially regarding justification strategies towards notified bodies and national health agenciesCompetitor insights and benchmarkingConduct deep competitor analysis on the top CMF standard device playersTranslate competitor strategies into actionable improvements in product lifecycle management, operational efficiency, and launch timelinesChange leadershipLead a cross-functional change program for the CMF standard portfolio with the whole CMF business line, driving and supporting speed-to-market improvement initiativesEnsure alignment of acceleration initiatives with regulatory compliance and quality standardsLogisticsAdvise on the design and implementation of efficient and scalable customer loan and consignment setups in multiple markets, enabling cost-effective product availability with high satisfaction levels in multiple marketsIntegrate best-in-class logistics practices from industry leaders to enhance responsiveness and service quality globallyStakeholder engagementServe as the high-level central point of contact for all internal product and process projects, including acceleration initiatives across departments and for market requestsFacilitate communication and coordination between operations, commercial teams, and leadershipReport regularly on progress, KPIs, and impactYour profileMinimum 10 years in CMF standard devices (implants and surgical instruments) or regulated medical devices, preferably with senior-level experience at leading companiesStrong problem-solving skills and advanced knowledge in product R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and supply chain processesExpertise in product development and/or logistics operations (loan, consignment, distributor sales, sterile product handling), plus operational acceleration practicesProven track record in reducing time from concept to launch within medical devicesUnderstanding of ISO 13485, EU MDR, FDA, and other relevant global regulations and standardsProven capability to scale operational processes across Europe and other international regionsStrategic mindset, strong influencing abilities, collaborative style, and exceptional problem-solving aptitudeWhat’s waiting for youWork that mattersThe technology we build at Materialise pushes the boundaries. You’ll find pride in building something that matters, whether you designed it, printed it, or shipped it. No matter your ro