Manager, New Product Launch

Location: Czech Republic-Prague

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our New Product Launch Manager position for EMEA Supply Chain is a unique career opportunity in which you will play a critical role, bringing innovative medical technologies to patients.

In this highly visible role, you will lead the supply chain readiness of new product launches, ensuring that planning, distribution, warehousing, systems, and operational processes are fully prepared for successful and timely commercialization. You will partner with teams across Supply Chain, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Quality, and Commercial organizations to turn launch plans into reality. If you enjoy driving complex projects, influencing across functions, and seeing tangible results from your work, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while helping shape the future of our EMEA supply chain. The role is based in our Prague office and the working model is hybrid.

How you'll make an Impact

• Lead end-to-end supply chain readiness for new product introductions (NPI) and other strategic supply chain initiatives across EMEA.
• Develop and manage launch plans, timelines, risks, and dependencies to ensure successful and timely product commercialization.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align planning, inventory, distribution, warehousing, systems, regulatory, and commercial readiness activities.
• Identify and mitigate launch risks while driving timely decision-making and issue resolution.
• Track project milestones, readiness metrics, and launch performance, providing clear updates to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement of launch management processes, tools, and governance.
• Capture and leverage lessons learned to strengthen future product launches.

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, project management, product launches, or related operational functions.
• Strong experience leading cross-functional projects in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Background in supply chain planning, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or supply chain transformation.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and project management methodologies.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries.
• PMP certification and/or Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience leading global or regional product launch programs.