Purpose of this position / Position summary
The VTS organization has traditionally concentrated on developing and selling devices to our customers, serving as a crucial enabler to open, stabilize, and expand our business relationships. However, evolving market trends now demand holistic, end-to-end solutions to remain competitive in an industry experiencing significant consolidation. In response to these changing requirements, we are adjusting our objectives and organizational structure to form the current VTS (VCS). This transformation necessitates an expanded role that goes beyond device sales, encompassing comprehensive solutions that address our customers' needs from start to finish
It is a strategic ownership position with the mandate, resources, and accountability to shape what ZEISS Vision Care Solutions brings to market — globally, across medical and consumer categories — and to ensure those products wi
n.1 · Global Portfolio Strategy & Market-Product F
it Define and own the global product portfolio strategy for VCS across all solution categories:



ophthalmic diagnostic devices (hardware), in-store workflow software, online consultation platforms, consumer-facing digital products, and hybrid solution
s. Continuously validate the entire portfolio against global market requirements, clinical needs, regulatory landscapes, and business objectives — ensuring market-product fit is not assumed but actively demonstrate
d. Establish and maintain a rolling Global Product-Market Fit Assessment framework, integrating signals from Country Success Managers, Pillar 2 (Customer & Market), Pillar 1 (Business Performance), and external market researc
h. Define portfolio entry points, positioning, and sequencing strategies across price tiers and geographies — balancing premium innovation with accessible solutions for price-sensitive markets (e.g., India, SEA, Eastern Europe
). Ensure the portfolio covers both regulated medical device categories (requiring FDA 510(k), CE MDR) and no

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