Sr. Manager, SaaS Platform Strategy

Requisition ID:  33719  

 

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

 

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

 

 

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

JOB TITLE:  Senior Manager, SaaS Platforms Strategy

 

JOB SUMMARY

The SaaS Platforms Strategy Leader is a pivotal position responsible for shaping the strategic direction and objectives of Terumo's innovative SaaS solutions. The role involves ownership for building out platform roadmaps, concepting how we consolidate disparate solutions into a cohesive unified platform delivered through a new to Terumo SaaS business model.  They will be responsible for lifecycle management of SaaS platforms and ensuring the organization is prepared with the needed competencies to operate under a new business model.  They will work across the enterprise incorporating business-specific application needs into the underlying platform roadmap and working with R&D and the broader Digital Transformation organization to ensure effective execution of development by delivering clear vision, scope and customer needs.  

 

In a rapidly expanding medical device company committed to advancing society through innovative healthcare solutions, this role leads a product line with strategic vision and decisive action. The position demands a dynamic professional adept at navigating complex environments while driving innovation. It is crucial in ensuring that products meet customer needs and regulatory standards within the rapidly evolving landscape of a regulated industry.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Platform Transformation
  • Lead the vision, strategy and roadmap for consolidation of existing applications into a single cohesive platform.
  • Build the ecosystem around our devices by extending functionality that is business/regionally isolated to the broader enterprise.
  • Work with Business Relationship Managers to ensure that business specific software functions are strategically and synergistically incorporated into the common platform.
  • Own the comprehensive roadmap for development of new platforms in conjunction with sunset of legacy applications. 
• Business Model Development
  • Work with supporting functions to ensure business processes and infrastructure is in place to enable a SaaS business model.
  • Enable functionality that can be commercialized as new services for our customers
  • Concept pricing models and strategies for value capture that has global and cross-business relevance
• Product Development and Strategy:
  • Translate customer needs and problems into product objectives and marketing strategies.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Digital Transformation and Services teams on the development, delivery and deployment of SaaS platforms.
• Comprehensive Platform Roadmap Management:
  • Create and manage roadmaps reflecting technical needs, milestones, key interdependencies (cross-business, regional, embedded device software-based)
  • Ensure technical requirements align with business goals.
• Technical Feasibility and Decision Making:
  • Ensure product’s technical aspects align with technological standards and technical buyer needs.
  • Assist in technology-related decisions such as platform or