Product Management Executive

At Eakin Healthcare, care is at the heart of everything we do.

We are a family-owned global medical device company driven by a simple vision:Where Care Leads, Hope Follows. For more than 50 years, we've been developing innovative healthcare solutions that make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients around the world.

Today, our team of over 700 colleagues operates across three UK manufacturing sites, 12 international sales and distribution centres, and exports to more than 60 countries worldwide. From market-leading Ostomy and Respiratory therapies to our trusted Respond home delivery service, we're committed to improving lives through innovation, quality and exceptional care.

We don't just care for the people who use our products and services, we care for our colleagues too. That's why we're proud to be recognised as aGreat Place to Work®, creating an environment where people can thrive, grow and make a real impact.

If you're looking for a career with purpose, where your work matters and your contribution is valued, we'd love to hear from you.

WHY JOIN US?

We’re good at what we do – come and join us and you can benefit from:

• Blended Working
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28)
• Option to buy holiday days
• Wellbeing Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free Parking

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title:
Product Management Executive

Reporting to:Senior Product Manager

Hours per week: 37.5

Workdays: Monday to Friday 

Travel: Occasional between sites

Direct Reports: None

JOB PURPOSE

You will know your product range in detail, gaining knowledge on how it is positioned in the competitive landscape and how it is perceived in the market. You will develop a deep understanding of our customers and communicate this effectively across the business.  You will be responsible for integrating human factors, usability engineering and clinical insights throughout the product development lifecycle. The role focuses on understanding how healthcare professionals, patients and carers interact with medical devices and identifying and mitigating use-related risks. Based with the Product Management Team, the position works cross-functionally with, R&D, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing and Operations teams to ensure products meet user needs and applicable regulatory requirements. You will work closely with the Senior Product Manager to maximise the potential of our product ranges and achieve ambitious growth targets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translate clinical and user insights into product design requirements.
• Support evaluation of existing products and opportunities for product optimisation.
• Ensure user needs and clinical requirements are reflected in product strategies and development plans.
• Conduct and document formative and summative usability evaluations.
• the Respiratory Insights Process ensuring all insights are correctly categorised and actioned, ensuring it runs effectively and provides demonstrable value to the business.
• Lead the Inspire Nurse Panel, ensuring regular and appropriate communication, selecting appropriate topics with a clearly defined objective for the data collected.
• Lead our competitor monitoring process ensuring that competitor activity is recorded accurately within the agreed structure and promoting the resource to the commercial team.
• Involvement in New Product Introduction Process assisting with the gathering and compilation of customer feedback on protypes and new products.
• Assist in the product life cycle process through performance reviews and product obsolescence management.
• Assist in maximizing the potential of our product range, identifying gaps or areas for improvement and working with R&D to identify solutions and guide these through the appropriate process.

Other

• To adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.
• To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, accordance with the company’s’ Health and Safety policy.
• To adhere to the company’s Quality policy and Environmental policy.
• To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required.

AS A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE YOU’LL HAVE:

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a business or science subject.
• Comfortable communicating with a wide range of people in a variety of ways.
• Evidence of a genuine interest in the field of Product Management.
• Access to transport.

Desirable

• Experience of product management within a manufacturing business
• Experience of developing a product range
• Experience of developing a new product
• Experience of collecting and disseminating market data
• Experience of product life cycle planning and management
• Experience with medical devices
• Project management experience
• 2nd language ability

COMPETENCIES

Customer Focus

Building Strong Customer Relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Action Oriented
Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Ensures Accountability

Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

Interpersonal Savvy

Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

Communicates Effectively

Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Demonstrates Self-Awareness

Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Self-Development

Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

The closing date for applications is:23rd October 2026

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We value different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

Early Closure Statement

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early submission.

Right to Work in the UK

Please note that Eakin Healthcare is unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.