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# Product (Release) Manager

- **Company:** Thirona's Ai-assisted
- **Location:** Nijmegen, Netherlands (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://thirona.eu/career/product-release-manager/

## About the Role

* At least a bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical or medical field (e.g. biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, computer science).
 * 3+ years of relevant experience in medical device development under the EU MDR and/or US FDA regulations.
 * Experience with product development in a regulated environment (e.g. ISO 13485, IEC 62304).
 * A genuine interest in artificial intelligence and medical image analysis.

Your competences

 * Strong organizational and project management skills, from planning through execution.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication; you can explain the impact of changes to every stakeholder.
 * A collaborative attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment.
 * Accuracy and attention to detail, as required in a regulated quality environment.
 * Strong accountability and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
 * An inspiring personality; you motivate colleagues to deliver their best work.
 * A proactive, confident decision-maker who creates clarity after gathering the relevant details.
 * A strong drive to keep developing your skills.

Practical information

 * Thirona has around 50 employees from international backgrounds.
 * Office location: Nijmegen.
 * 32-40 hours per week.
 * Hybrid working: up to 60% of your working time from home.
 * Flexible start and end times.
 * Possibility to work remotely from abroad for a limited period.
 * 27 vacation days (based on a 40-hour contract) and an 8% holiday allowance.
 * 8% pension contribution with a flexible pension plan.
 * An initial one-year employment contract, with the prospect of a permanent contract upon proven suitability.
 * You must be an EU/EEA or Swiss national or hold a valid Dutch work permit.
 * You must live in the Netherlands or be willing to relocate here.

## Description

Our product management team plans and executes the releases of Thirona's AI-assisted medical image analysis products. As Product (Release) Manager, you own the software release roadmap and drive our release schedule in line with regulatory requirements. You are responsible for the software throughout its lifecycle, including post-market surveillance, to ensure its clinical performance meets the highest standards.

You know how to organize complex projects so that every stakeholder in the company has a clear overview. You have a genuine interest in artificial intelligence and medical image analysis and are eager to deepen your knowledge of both.

What you will do

In this role you will, among other things:

 * Drive Thirona's release planning and execution cycle together with the Deep Learning, Software Development and QA/RA teams.
 * Own, define and maintain the software release roadmap.
 * Prioritize requirements for each release, with input from the Head of Product and the CIO, to ensure releases align with market needs.
 * Help teams meet their commitments on scope and timelines.
 * Own the technical file, in close collaboration with QA/RA, to obtain timely regulatory certification, most notably under the EU MDR and from the US FDA.
 * Own the product-related quality management system (QMS) processes and help update them, for example when standards or regulations change.
 * Coordinate risk management and post-market surveillance activities for the software product.