Senior Product Manager
Location: Plainsboro New Jer! sey
Description: Integra LifeSciences is currently interviewing Senior Product Manager right now, this career will be placed in New Jersey. More details about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Under minimal supervision, identifies and implements product strategies, marketing plans, promotional programs and related activities relating to specific extremity reconstruction product lines to ensure that existing and new products meet Company goals and expectations.
This role develops and coordinates all aspects of new product development, product launches, and maintains marketing functions for current products.
It also provides a key knowledge base for marketing procedures and actively mentors others in Marketing-related areas and may provide direct! supervision to more junior level marketing employees.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Leads development of product marketing plans by preparing objectives, strategies, tactics, profit and loss projections, including short and long-term strategies
Manages new product development marketing activities for specific products within the respective Group, including new idea review and recommendations, concept and design development, technique development, project management and market introduction
Actively mentors less-experienced group members in Marketing-related areas
Recommends product line extensions and/or line trimming, forecasting, pricing strategies, literature/video/sales support materials, manufacturing support and customer service/operations support for existing product line(s)
Determines strategic product line decisions such as priority of product or line enhancements wh! ich optimize organizational goals and objectives by evaluating competitors’ products and by determining market share and market trends; keeps others informed by maintaining and distributing competitive comparisons and evaluations.
Develops product oriented positioning documents, product profiles, competitive analysis, presentations, demos, white papers, product updates and content for corporate marketing vehicles such as web sites, brochures and seminars
Monitors product development progress with engineering, manufacturing, regulatory affairs and related departments to ensure product line objectives are achieved on a timely basis
Prepares annual budget forecasts for the marketing functions related to the product line(s)
Maintains frequent and regular contact with strategic industry experts and trade organizations, field visits with key surgeons and sales consultants, participation in key meetings and conferences to ensure company and pr! oducts are perceived superior relative to the competition
Coll! aborates with sales to ensure a high quality of sales support in terms of new product/market introductions, sales training programs, key surgeon/key account field visits and regular communication, both responsive as well as proactive
Establishes and maintains key close professional relationships with internal and external constituents to stay abreast of new market opportunities.
Continually pushes for new innovations within existing product line.
Routinely interfaces with the managers/directors of other product lines offered by the company to fully understand the relationships within the portfolio of products offered by the Company
Monitors forecasts as necessary and works collaboratively with other departments to ensure product availability throughout the lifecycle of the product
Maintains up-to-date product and industry knowledge by regular review of the literature, co-traveling with field sales personnel, attending surgeries, ! etc.
Supports the Company’s medical education initiative by assisting in the preparation and running of surgeon training courses which may include didactic and cadaver labs
Works collaboratively with Marketing Communications and other related departments to ensure products are properly positioned in the market utilizing creative promotional, pricing, service, and product characteristic strategies to maximize sales and profits
Participates in strategic sales and marketing planning activities for assigned products in order to identify key targets, surgeons, and hospitals by specific product
Performs other duties as required
Job Requirements
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, ! or related field
5-7 years of experience within the medical device industry in the extremities market or orthopedic segments; or MBA and 3-5 years of experience with orthopedic implant products; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Working knowledge of FDA 510(k) submission process
Strong technical and conceptual aptitude
Proven strategic/tactical planning and implementation capabilities
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills and coaching skills at the employee and management levels
A demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking, planning, marketing and product development
Average travel requirement is approximately 25%
Additional Details
We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(K) savings plan with match, medical,! vision, dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and employee stock purchase plan.
To find out more about our company, visit our website at:
http://www.integralife.com/Careers/
No Agencies. LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY PLEASE. EOE, M/F, D/V
Integra is not currently accepting unsolicited assistance or resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms or agencies to Integra or its employees, agents, directors or representatives in any form or method without a valid written agreement covering this position will be deemed the sole property of Integra. No fee shall be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Integra as a result of the referral or through other means.
Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Integra and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Integra has established and regularly maintains a ven! dor list. Please note that even preferred vendors are required to have ! a written search agreement signed by an authorized signatory of Integra in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.
Amount of Travel
0 to 25 Percent
Work At Home
No
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Integra LifeSciences.
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This career starts available on: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 01:32:32 GMT