Join Vitalograph, a world leader in the design and manufacture of medical respiratory diagnostic devices and software. For over 60 years, our innovative products have helped healthcare professionals diagnose respiratory disorders and supported clinical drug trials with advanced, high-reliability equipment and software systems. Headquartered in the UK, we have a global presence with operations in Ireland, Germany, and the USA.
Are you ready to elevate your career with a company that’s making a real difference in global healthcare? Vitalograph, a family-owned business with over 60 years of expertise, designs and manufactures cutting-edge respiratory diagnostic devices and software that are trusted by healthcare professionals in over 100 countries. As industry leaders, we pride ourselves on driving innovation while maintaining a supportive and people-centred culture.

Why Vitalograph?
We don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that matter. When you join Vitalograph, you’re joining a global team that’s shaping the future of respiratory diagnostics.

Here’s what you can look forward to:
•Company contributed Pension scheme: We invest in your future with a solid company pension plan.
•Company contributed healthcare scheme: Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with comprehensive health coverage.
•Educational Assistance Programme: We’re committed to your continuous learning and development.
•Career Growth: Clear opportunities for career advancement in a company that values your potential.

Based in Ennis, Co Clare, we are now recruiting for a Product Manager – Clinical Trials. This is a senior product leadership role responsible for leading the PACE (Product and Cycle Time Excellence) team and shaping the strategy for respiratory solutions used in global clinical trials. The role ensures products deliver scientific excellence, operational efficiency, and commercial impact for sponsors, CROs, sites, and patients.
Owning the end-to-end product and service lifecycle, this position blends strategic direction with hands-on leadership, working closely with R&D, Scientific Affairs, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Customer Success. Reporting to the Commercial Director, the role partners with VPs and senior leaders to drive investment decisions and long-term portfolio growth.

Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Lifecycle Ownership
•  Define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for respiratory clinical trial devices and services.
•  Identify market opportunities through analysis of pipelines, regulations, and competitors.
•  Drive innovation to improve data quality, trial efficiency, usability, and patient experience.
Product Development & Continuous Improvement
•  Own the product lifecycle from concept through launch and optimization.
•  Translate scientific, operational, and customer needs into clear product requirements.
•  Lead data-driven continuous improvement to enhance performance, reliability, and user experience.
PACE Team Leadership
•  Lead and develop the PACE team across product definition, analytics, and clinical enablement.
•  Set priorities, allocate resources, and foster a high-performance, collaborative culture.
Customer Insight & Commercial Enablement
•  Lead Voice of Customer activities with sponsors, CROs, and sites.
•  Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop value propositions, positioning, and go-to-market plans.
•  Ensure product messaging aligns with scientific evidence, regulatory requirements, and commercial goals.
Cross-Functional & Executive Engagement
•  Align stakeholders across clinical, R&D, operations, finance, and commercial teams.
•  Represent product strategy, performance, and portfolio decisions at senior leadership level.
Performance & Portfolio Management
•  Own product KPIs, commercial impact, and customer outcomes.
•  Drive portfolio decisions including investment, expansion, repositioning, or sunsetting.
•  Build business cases and forecasts with Finance and Commercial leadership.

Qualifications:
Required
•  Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Healthcare, Business, or related field.
•  6+ years’ product management experience in clinical trials, medical devices, digital health, or respiratory-related areas.
•  Proven success delivering products from development through launch and optimization.
•  Strong understanding of clinical trial workflows, endpoints, and regulatory environments.
•  Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
Preferred
•  Advanced degree (MBA, MS, MPH, or similar).
•  Experience with connected respiratory devices or clinical technology platforms.
•  Background working with biopharma sponsors, CROs, or clinical sites.

Key Competencies
•  Strategic and commercial thinking
•  Clinical and technical fluency
•  Leadership and team development
•  Customer-centric mindset
•  Clear, influential communication
•  Data-driven decision making
•  Innovation and cross-functional collaboration

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