Product Owner

About Vitestro

Founded in 2017 in Utrecht Vitestro is pioneering the future of blood collection with the Aletta Autonomous Robotic Phlebotomy Device(ARPD). This groundbreaking medical device combines advanced multi-modal imaging (near-infrared ultrasound and Doppler ultrasound) with robotics and AI to perform the entire diagnostic blood draw procedure autonomously.

By addressing critical healthcare staffing shortages and improving patient experience Vitestro is transforming one of the most common and essential medical procedures. With more than 90 team members and growing rapidly we are scaling our impact. As we placed our first devices with customers we are now expanding our team to ensure successful implementation and long-term reliability.

At Vitestro we are committed to continuous innovation and improvement.

Join us as our new Product Owner in Platform & this role you will define and drive the Cloud & Connectivity platform that powers Aletta devices enabling secure communication stable operation and seamless integration within hospitals. This is a unique opportunity offering a vibrant environment for innovation and ownership.

With our team at a pivotal phase of growth its the perfect time for dynamic individuals like you to contribute and make an impact. As we continue scaling our connected medical device platform were strengthening our team with a Product Owner.

About the role

We are looking for a Product Owner to join the Platform Team and maximize the value delivered by Vitestros Cloud & Connectivity Platform the technology layer that ensures Aletta devices communicate securely and reliably with Vitestros cloud this role you will own and prioritize the team backlog translating user technical and regulatory needs into platform capabilities that deliver reliable connectivity predictable data flows and secure operation across clinical environments.

Connectivity is at the core of our product experience. It ensures devices can securely reach Vitestro services remain remotely observable receive over-the-air updates and exchange data in a safe and compliant manner all while integrating cleanly into hospital IT environments.

As Product Owner you will work closely with Engineering Product Management Cybersecurity Customer Success and QA/RA to translate clinical regulatory and technical requirements into a clear product direction. You will serve as the external-facing point of the team collaborating with internal stakeholders external partners and customers to ensure alignment adoption and successful integration of our connectivity capabilities.

You will align backlog priorities with Product Management objectives to ensure consistency across the product portfolio.

If you enjoy bringing clarity to complex systems and building the foundational connectivity layer of a regulated high-tech product this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute at scale. Your work will directly influence how healthcare professionals and patients experience autonomous blood collection worldwide.

What Youll Be Doing

• Own the team backlog and contribute to the platform roadmap focusing on reliable scalable and secure device connectivity.

• Define and prioritize cloud and connectivity capabilities that enable stable device operations.

• Align with internal and external stakeholders as the point of contact for the team.

• Collaborate with engineering on data flows integrations and technical requirements.

• Ensure platform features meet cybersecurity reliability and regulatory standards.

• Engage directly with users to validate assumptions and improve connectivity experience.

• Monitor and deliver key KPIs and OKRs such as uptime reliability and scalability.

• Contribute to CE and regulatory submissions where connectivity is involved.

• Share progress through demos and feedback sessions to drive continuous improvement.

What Youll Bring:

• 3 yearsas a Product Owner in software cloud or platform products.

• 6 yearstotal experience in high-tech or software development.

• Experience with cloud services connectivity IoT or distributed systems.

• Strong ability to write clear requirements in a structured development lifecycle.

• Experience translating product metrics into backlog priorities using KPIs or OKRs.

• Comfortable working with data flows APIs and cybersecurity concepts.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

• Fluent in English.

Nice to have:

• Experience in a regulated environment such as medical devices healthcare or other safety-critical domains.

• Familiarity with ISO 27001 NIS2 SOC2 Type II or similar.

• Experience contributing to CE or other regulatory submissions.

• Experience working on internal platform products that serve multiple teams.

• Proficiency in Dutch.

What we offer

Competitive salary including pension plan

25 days of annual leave based on a full-time position

Hybrid work model

Working together in a high-skilled team with our home base in Utrecht

Frequent out-of-work activities with our team (such as our Skitestro ski-trip)

Training budget

Opportunity to be key shaper of a new global industry niche: autonomous medical robotics

We offer an environment where you can make a lot of impact as you are joining a growing scale-up in MedTech. Our team of driven and talented colleagues enjoys solving the challenges in developing manufacturing and completing our breakthrough medical device. While working in an open culture we strive for excellence in all domains. We believe in taking courage and like to challenge each other. We learn and teach regardless of age nationality or gender.

Are you excited

We totally understand that and so are we! By joining us you can play an active role in changing the future of health care. Excited to join our revolution Then wed love to hear from you!

If you think youve got what it takes but you dont meet all the requirements - we still recommend you apply. We would love to learn about your interest and experience and consider if you can be a good fit for Vitestro. Nobody is a perfect fit and we welcome applications with imperfections. We offer a learning environment where we grow together!

For recruitment agencies we are currently happy with the way we manage our process and fill our vacancies with our own efforts. Thank you.