Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
We are a dedicated team driving the LabX Software Business within the METTLER TOLEDO Laboratory division. LabX is a globally recognized software solution built with state-of-the-art technology to run in the cloud. It is used across pharmaceutical, chemical, food and beverage, battery, semiconductor industries, and more, serving both small companies and large multinational key accounts. LabX empowers our customers to create smart, automated labs that drive digital transformation through AI-driven insights, boosting productivity, reducing complexity, and ensuring data compliance.
Join our global LabX team consisting of product management, marketing, business development, professional services delivery and technical customer support. You have the opportunity to work alongside experts, grow, and make an impact with us - joining a fun and thriving team. To complete our cross unit LabX program organization we are looking for a Lead LabX Solution Product Manager 100% (all genders).
This role is based in our global headquarters in Nänikon-Greifensee (close to Zurich), Switzerland.
You will own the LabX software product portfolio, driving product vision, strategy, and execution to maintain and grow METTLER TOLEDO’s leadership in the laboratory software market. You will lead a team of epic owners / product managers, work closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success, and ensure delivery of valuable product increments aligned with customer needs and business objectives.
In this role, your responsibilities include:
* Ownership and management of the LabX product portfolio, ensuring clear differentiation and strong market positioning.
* Definition and drive of the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with market opportunities and business goals; thereby, focusing on the why, what, and when of long-term planning and market alignment.
* Leadership of product discovery, backlog prioritization, and oversight of value streams to maximize delivered customer value. Work in a value stream like the epic owners / product managers that are being led.
* Tough decisions and negotiations balancing investment between enhancing existing products and developing new features/products.
* Market research, customer feedback, and analytics to guide iterative product improvements and decision-making.
* Launch of product increments to market together with the LabX Product Manager and LabX Marketing Manager.
* Partnership with business leadership to secure resources and align product metrics with high-level business goals.
* Leadership in an international, cross-functional environment, ensuring customer and stakeholder input shapes product decisions.
What You Need to Succeed
Following requirements are necessary for this role:
* Master’s degree in engineering or natural sciences (preferably in Chemistry or Biotechnology), or related field.
* At least 5 years of experience in software product management in a larger organization, ideally within the laboratory software industry or similar B2B software environments.
* A combination of structured thinker and visionary leader, full of passion for the product and its success in the market. Leading a team without formal authority from the spark of an idea through implementation with decisive decision making and clear setting of priorities to bring the maximum value to customers in the shortest possible time.
* Proven track record of leading product strategy, vision, and roadmap development in a complex, matrix organization based on analysis of market trends and user research.
* Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural communication, negotiation, and networking skills.
* Strong technical background to translate complex software concepts into user-friendly products.
* Experience in working with larger customer segments such as Pharma, Chemical, Life Science, Food, or Testing Labs is a plus.
* Fluent in English (oral and written); German language skills are a plus.
Our Offer to You
We offer:
* Flexible working hours (depending on the role), a hybrid work model, and a wide portfolio of training opportunities
* A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays
* Free parking and direct access to public transport
* Healthy lunches cooked onsite at our own METTLER TOLEDO restaurant, with special prices for employees
* A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses
You can expect challenging, interesting, and varied tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and achieve your career goals.
Have we raised your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application at our Job portal.
Please note that we do not accept any application documents via e-mail, only applications submitted on our job platform due to our data protection guidelines. Furthermore, we do currently not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.
If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team .