Overview
Werfen
Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7, strong.
Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
Position Su mm a r y:
A Senior Solution Leader owns strategy and delivery for a given solution or multiple solutions, end to end, which includes guiding the work of one or multiple delivery squads associated with the solution. A Solution Leader creates a solution roadmap and defines the strategic vision for their team driven by the overall vision. They have a deep understanding of the target market/industry and build close relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that the team's effort is aligned with the overall strategy. A Senior Solution Leader manages dependencies within their delivery team while identifying, building and managing strategic partnerships across different teams. They work closely within their team to ensure business value and that user feedback is translated into new developments when necessary. A Senior Solution Leader will be accountable for specific business KPIs based on the area of the product they are focused on.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Essential Functions:
1. Leads agile squad(s) and works onsite with the team on a daily basis
2. Sets ambitious and clear product vision and communicates it effectively to the team, the rest of the Digital Solutions unit as well as other stakeholders
3. Develops end-to-end team output strategy from inception to production
4. Collaborates with stakeholders, such as business and technical, to ensure the digital vision and products align within business strategy and requirements
5. Accountable for product-specific KPIs once the solution enters production; communicates regular tracking to stakeholders
6. Utilizes market and industry knowledge to translate user needs into user stories and acceptance criteria for their team. Maintains a backlog 3-4 sprints ahead of the team
7. Works closely with Digital Business Strategy to establish each product's business value; supports messaging, communication and customer outreach as necessary
8. Facilitates release planning with stakeholders as well as frequent/(bi-)weekly demos
9. Integrates usability studies and research into product requirements to enhance user satisfaction and ensure customer-driven design
10. Aligns outward-facing product requirements and stakeholders
11. Sets the go-to-market strategy and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to direct and deliver on go-to-market activities, such as the development of the marketing plan, sales tools and training
N e t w o r k i ng / K e y Rel a t i o n s h i p s:
This position will work closely with all groups within the Digital Solutions Unit, as well as Marketing, Service, Medical Affairs, R&D and other functions across the organization to effectively drive solutions forward.
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:
12. Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science, Engineering or Business Administration, or equivalent
13. 5-10 years of relevant work experience, within the healthcare industry preferred
14. 4+ years of relevant work experience with agile and scrum, preferred
15. MBA, preferred
Sk ill s & C a p a b i l i t i e s :
Domain Expertise
16. Proven knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the relevant industry
17. Strong collaborator with experience working in cross-functional teams from tech, design, and business experience with B2C digital products
18. Understanding and knowledge of various roles in regulated industries and how they interact with product offering
19. Understanding of laboratory and clinical workflows as it pertains to diagnostics preferred
Agile/Digital Experience
20. Experience in facilitating agile ceremonies, managing a backlog/release plan, tracking team level metrics, removing blockers (burndown chart, release burn up, etc.), preferred
21. Experience in leading teams, preferably in an agile setting
Individual Skills:
22. Strong leader, collaborator, team player, and individual contributor
23. Strong communication skills with comfort in speaking with business and technical stakeholders
24. Strong problem solver with the ability to manage and lead the team to push the solution and progress
Mindset and Behaviors:
25. Passion to challenge the status quo and find new solutions and drive out of the box ideas- loves and embraces change
26. Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency, safety, and trust
27. Not afraid to "roll up the sleeves" and seeks to go outside comfort zone to learn- pushes teams to do the same
28. Empowers others to fail, learn, and grow
29. Experimental mindset to drive innovation
T ra v e l Requirements:
30. Up to 15% of the time.
Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact for