Product Management Lead (m/f/a)

About Hapa

Hapa is a leading organization headquartered in Volketswil, Switzerland. As a key player in the late-stage customization and on-demand printing solutions, we specialize in the pharmaceutical packaging industry. Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative printing solutions, making blister packaging more flexible, less complex, and more cost- and waste-efficient. We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

For more detailed information about Hapa and its comprehensive business landscape, please visit www.hapa.ch.

Hapa is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia operates in 34 countries with 21 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2025.

About the Role 

The Product management Lead defines the implementation of the product roadmap, delivering the strategic objectives and priorities of the 4 companies within Coesia Digital Printing Solutions (DPS) cluster.

The Product Management Lead will ensure the effective operational deployment of the Product Management function across the businesses within Coesia Digital Printing Solutions (DPS),

The role balances portfolio strategy and roadmap leadership with strong execution of inbound product management (VoC/VoM, requirements, business cases) and outbound product management (go-to-market enablement, launch readiness), primarily through robust New Product Introduction (NPI) governance and cross-functional execution.

Key Responsibilities 

1. Portfolio Strategy & Roadmap Leadership: Define and drive portfolio strategy and a multi-year roadmap aligned with DPS strategy, business goals, market trends, and technology developments. Lead portfolio optimization, including lifecycle management, cost efficiency, and profitability improvement
2. Operational Deployment of the Product Management Function (Inbound): Establish and manage Voice of Customer / Voice of Market processes and translate insights into product requirements and business casesStandardize product management practices, governance, and performance tracking
3. Operational Deployment of the Product Management Function (Outbound): Lead product launches (NPI) end-to-end, ensuring cross-functional readiness and executionDefine and track launch success metrics and drive continuous improvement
4. Cross-Functional Governance & Execution: Collaborate with R&D and key stakeholders to prioritize development and ensure effective execution across the product lifecycleLead governance processes to support alignment and decision-making
5. Leadership & Team Development: Lead and develop the Product Management team, ensuring clear roles, strong collaboration, and capability building

What You Need to Be Successful

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Packaging Technology, or a related field (MBA or advanced business qualification is a plus)
• At least 5 years of experience in product management, portfolio management, or business development in machinery orientated markets
• Fluency in English and German
• Team leadership experience is strongly preferred
• Experience in both inbound (VoC/VoM, requirements, business cases) and outbound (go-to-market, launches/NPI) product management
• Solid technical understanding of industrial technologies (e.g. automation, digital printing, packaging equipment, mechatronics)
• Experience leading complex cross-functional programs in a structured environment (e.g. NPI, stage-gate)
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen (pricing, margins, lifecycle profitability) and excellent communication skills
• Ability to set priorities, drive accountability, and operate effectively in a dynamic environment
• Experience in healthcare/pharma is a must and consumer packaging is a plus

Our Offer 

We offer a strategic leadership role with significant impact on product portfolio direction and business performance. You will work in an international, cross-functional environment and play a key role in shaping future growth across the organization.

Join the team! If you are interested in shaping the future of our product portfolio, we look forward to your application.

Please note, that we only accept applicants with Swiss or EU/EFTA citizenship or applicants with an existing and valid residence and work permit for Switzerland.

Please submit your application via our career site, as email applications cannot be considered. External agencies are kindly requested not to contact the company regarding this position.

Coesia is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusion.