Technical Product Owner

ZEISS in India

ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.

ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace. 

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Position: Technical Product Owner – Medical Device Software

We are seeking a Technical Product Owner (TPO) to lead the definition, prioritization, and delivery of software features for next-generation medical device platforms. This role acts as the key bridge between product management, engineering, quality, and regulatory teams—ensuring software solutions align with clinical needs, regulatory standards, and business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and own the software product backlog for medical device components.

• Translate complex clinical, business, and user needs into clear user stories, requirements, and specifications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, QA, UX, regulatory, and systems engineering) to ensure cohesive and compliant delivery.

• Make data-driven prioritization decisions balancing development, technical debt, and regulatory compliance.

• Partner with system architects to ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable software architecture.

• Contribute to risk management, hazard analysis, design traceability, and documentation in line with IEC 62304 and ISO 14971.

• Lead Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and synchronization for timely software releases.

• Manage stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and build consensus across diverse teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 12+ years of software product development experience, including 3+ years in a Product Owner or technical leadership role.

• Strong expertise in software development for regulated or safety-critical environments.

• Proven experience delivering software using Agile/Scrum, with strong documentation skills.

• In-depth understanding of medical device standards: IEC 62304, ISO 13485, FDA, MDR.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Domain expertise in medical devices, diagnostics, surgical systems, or ophthalmology.

• Hands-on experience in software development.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as FDA Premarket Cybersecurity Guidance, ISO/IEC 27001, or related standards.

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