Product Owner/ Product Specialist - Medical Technology

City of London
3 months ago
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Would you like to join an innovative company nominated by Forbes as one of the top 500 companies in the World to work for?

We are looking for a Product Owner/ Product Specialist to join a Global medical technology leader that is reimagining digital solutions. This organisation is developing a connected, data-driven ecosystem that applies AI, augmented reality, computer vision, and live video collaboration to transform workflows in operating theatres and procedure rooms around the world.

Their pioneering video and analytics platforms enable hospitals and clinical teams to capture, review, and learn from surgical procedures in real time. As these technologies continue to expand into new regions and interventional settings, the company is seeking a Principal Product Specialist / Agile Product Owner to help define and deliver the next phase of its innovation strategy.

About the Position:

In this pivotal role, you'll take ownership of the product roadmap and backlog, ensuring that each development step aligns with the company's strategic goals and the needs of clinicians and patients. You'll act as a bridge between business, engineering, and user experience teams; guiding product direction, defining priorities, and ensuring high-quality delivery in line with healthcare standards and regulations.

This is a 6-month temporary-to-perm position (moving permanent mid-June 2026)

To be considered for a position, you must be available to begin work within the next 6 weeks.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 - Hybrid working - Tues & Weds in Central London office in walking distance of Old Street and Angel stations.

£35 - £45ph (£68,000 - £87,000pa)

Please note, for this role you do need a medical background. We do have other Product roles without industry requirements please contact for more information.

Main duties to include:

Setting the product vision, goals, and success measures in partnership with leadership.
Managing and refining the product backlog, balancing clinical value, technical feasibility, and business outcomes.
Leading Agile ceremonies and supporting teams through sprint planning, prioritisation, and release cycles.
Gathering insights through user research, stakeholder interviews, and market analysis to inform future developments.
Collaborating closely with engineering teams to deliver compliant, high-performance digital and embedded products.
Supporting full lifecycle management - from concept and prototype to launch, feedback, and iteration.
Building strong partnerships across global teams and ensuring clear communication throughout the product journey.This is a highly collaborative role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and an understanding of clinical workflows.

Essential Candidate Requirements:

Experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager within B2B healthcare software or digitally connected medical devices.
Familiarity with interventional or surgical workflows, including documentation systems and imaging environments.
Proven ability to manage end-to-end product development - from ideation through to release and iteration.
Strong background in user research, requirements gathering, and systems definition.
Agile or Scrum certification, with hands-on experience leading cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with flexibility to be on-site in London as needed.

Desirable experience:

Knowledge of medical imaging systems, telehealth, or connected care platforms.
Understanding of healthcare compliance, SaMD (Software as a Medical Device), or AI applications in medicine.
Background in both software and embedded system environments.

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