VP Product Ecosystem - Hardware, Software & IoT

About SkyCell:

As we continue to scale, we are looking for an exceptional product leader to help shape the next chapter of our product journey. We are looking for a senior product leader to own and shape SkyCell's end-to-end product portfolio across hardware, software, and IoT-enabled solutions.

Founded in Switzerland in 2012, SkyCell is transforming global pharmaceutical supply chains through a combination of advanced temperature-controlled containers, IoT connectivity, and digital solutions.

Our integrated product ecosystem helps leading pharmaceutical companies reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the safe delivery of life-saving medicines worldwide.

Today, SkyCell operates at the intersection of hardware, software, data, and logistics - combining Swiss engineering excellence with a growing digital platform to shape the future of connected pharma supply chains.

About the role:

This role will play a central part in shaping the future of SkyCell's connected product ecosystem, ensuring a cohesive product vision across physical products, digital platforms, connectivity, and data-driven services. You will partner closely with our Co-Founder & CTO to shape the long-term direction of SkyCell's product ecosystem. Together, you will define the future of connected pharmaceutical supply chains. This role will bring a deep expertise in scaling SkyCell's software and IoT product capabilities, while the Co-Founder & CTO will have a stronger focus on the hardware container ecosystem.

Together, they will define the overarching product strategy and future direction of the full product portfolio, ensuring strong alignment across hardware, software, connectivity, and customer experience.

Success in this role will require strong collaboration, thoughtful prioritisation, and the ability to align diverse stakeholders around a shared product vision.

What You'll Do:

Shape the Product Vision

• Develop and communicate a compelling long-term product vision and narrative

• Align leadership and teams around clear priorities and outcomes

• Simplify complexity into clear strategic direction

Lead the Product Portfolio

• Define and lead a cohesive product strategy across hardware, software, and IoT-enabled solutions

• Transform the product landscape into a clear, scalable portfolio and platform strategy

• Drive prioritisation across competing demands, balancing customer needs, technical feasibility, and business impact

• Manage strategic partnerships with external partners

Translate Strategy into Business Impact

• Connect product decisions to commercial outcomes (revenue, adoption, retention, pricing models)

• Partner closely with commercial teams to define value propositions and monetisation strategies

• Strengthen product-market fit and accelerate customer adoption across segments

Build at the Intersection of Hardware, Software & Data

• Ensure seamless integration between physical containers, IoT infrastructure, and digital platforms

• Shape products that combine device, connectivity, and data intelligence into a unified customer and user experience

• Leverage real-time data, analytics, and AI to create actionable, high-value insights for customers

Lead and Develop the Product Organisation

• Lead and develop a team of Product Managers and Product Owners

• Create clarity in roles, decision-making, and ways of working

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning

Build Alignment Across the Organisation

• Act as a key partner to the CTO and engineering leadership

• Bridge gaps between engineering, hardware, commercial, and operations teams

• Ensure product teams remain deeply connected to customer needs

What You'll Bring:

We recognise that exceptional candidates may not meet every listed qualification or follow a traditional career path and encourage them to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification. We are also open to considering candidates from adjacent industries.

• Significant experience in product management, including senior leadership roles

• Experience in building, scaling, or transforming complex product ecosystems

• Strong understanding and experience with products at the intersection of physical and digital technologies:

  • Hardware, IoT & connected devices

  • Software platforms & cloud environments

  • Data platforms or digital ecosystems

• Experience owning end-to-end product portfolios, not just individual products, from initial product-market fit discovery through to scaling, maturity, and managing an established product in-market.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional stakeholder management skills. Not expected to code, but able to engage deeply with engineering teams.

• A collaborative leadership style combined with strong strategic thinking, data-driven approach and sound judgment

• Passion for building strong teams, developing talent, and creating environments where diverse perspectives can thrive

What's In It For You?

At SkyCell, we believe that exceptional products are built by diverse teams working in an environment where people can thrive both professionally and personally.

🌍 Meaningful Impact

• The opportunity to shape products that help ensure the safe delivery of life-saving medicines worldwide.

• A chance to influence the future of connected pharmaceutical supply chains at the intersection of hardware, software, IoT, and data.

🚀 Leadership and Growth

• A highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to shape product strategy, organizational development, and long-term business success in a flat organization.

• Close collaboration with experienced leaders, technical experts, and cross-functional teams.

• The opportunity to build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.

🏡 Flexible Ways of Working

• A hybrid working model that combines in-person collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely.

• A culture focused on outcomes, trust, and accountability rather than presenteeism.

• Flexible working hours and arrangement that support different working styles and personal commitments.

🌱 Inclusive Culture

• We are committed to building diverse teams and an inclusive culture where different perspectives, experiences, and leadership styles can thrive.

• We provide equal opportunities for growth, development, and career progression in a collaborative and supportive environment.

💙 Wellbeing and Sustainability

• A workplace that recognizes the importance of balancing professional ambition with personal wellbeing.

• A supportive environment that encourages sustainable performance and long-term career development.

We explicitly welcome neutral applications without profile picture or other indications of gender or race.

Ready to Make an Impact?

We’re not just offering a job; we’re offering a chance to be part of something bigger. At SkyCell, you’ll help build a future where pharmaceutical delivery is efficient, sustainable, and transformative.

Stay Connected with SkyCell

Visit http://www.skycell.ch and explore #WeAreSkyCell on LinkedIn

How to Apply

Simply click ‘apply for this job’ below! We can’t wait to meet you and discuss how you can contribute to our mission! Please note, we are unable to consider applications sent to us via email.

If you have any questions, you can contact our Talent Team (talent@skycell.ch).

For this position, if you are not located in, or able to relocate (without sponsorship) to one of the above locations, your application cannot be considered.