Job Summary
- Company
- Arthrex
- Location
- Ft. Myers/Naples, FL 34108
- Industries
- Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
- Medical Devices and Supplies
- Years of Experience
- 5+ to 7 Years
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Job Reference Code
- 09-0176
Product Manager- Small Joint Team
About the Job
MAIN OBJECTIVE:
• Plans, organizes, and controls an assigned product line from conceptual stages through product life cycles to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participates in overall product strategy, research and development requirements, development, and manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products.
• Coordinates technical product development, estimates of potential profits, and release to production specific to the small joint family of products and procedures.
• Establishes operational and project objectives and assignments and delegates assignments to project team.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of project team personnel (engineering, manufacturing, procurement, marketing and quality) to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Performs market analysis, product strategy and research and development.
• Conducts surgeon and sales rep product and procedure training. Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities.
• Produce competitive analysis materials comparing product with its key competitors. Establish and maintain relationships with key foot/ankle/hand/wrist/surgeons.
• Provides technical expertise and training to other departments in support of product development.
• Identifies market potential, establishes pricing and market strategies, estimates potential sales, introduces market, distribution/channel issues, and manages mature product through phase-out.
• Manages the development stage of the product life cycle.
• Responsible for ensuring that all customer requirements are met including the monitoring of test reports, documentation of instructions, etc.
• Defines promotional activities, publicizing the product through the press, sales force, and alternate distribution channels.
• Required Travel up to 30%.
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
•Five + years experience in orthopedic device marketing/product management and/or sales is required.
• Small Joint experience in foot and ankle and/or hand and wrist a plus.
• Excellent Public speaking and presentation skills are required.
• Computer proficiency in all Microsoft office applications required.
• Proven ability to travel for past positions preferred.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:
• Knowledge of surgical orthopedics and/or arthroscopy.
• Skilled in working with different functions and effectively coordinates their activities to achieve desired results.
• Excellent listening skills, including the ability to identify and isolate customers concerns or objections, in addition to excellent written and oral communication skills.
Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:
• PC and various and specialized software.
• Must develop and maintain a proficiency with orthopedic hand and power tools
• Must develop proficiency with the use of orthopedic power tools and surgical hand instrumentation
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• Plans, organizes, and controls an assigned product line from conceptual stages through product life cycles to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participates in overall product strategy, research and development requirements, development, and manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products.
• Coordinates technical product development, estimates of potential profits, and release to production specific to the small joint family of products and procedures.
• Establishes operational and project objectives and assignments and delegates assignments to project team.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of project team personnel (engineering, manufacturing, procurement, marketing and quality) to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Performs market analysis, product strategy and research and development.
• Conducts surgeon and sales rep product and procedure training. Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities.
• Produce competitive analysis materials comparing product with its key competitors. Establish and maintain relationships with key foot/ankle/hand/wrist/surgeons.
• Provides technical expertise and training to other departments in support of product development.
• Identifies market potential, establishes pricing and market strategies, estimates potential sales, introduces market, distribution/channel issues, and manages mature product through phase-out.
• Manages the development stage of the product life cycle.
• Responsible for ensuring that all customer requirements are met including the monitoring of test reports, documentation of instructions, etc.
• Defines promotional activities, publicizing the product through the press, sales force, and alternate distribution channels.
• Required Travel up to 30%.
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
•Five + years experience in orthopedic device marketing/product management and/or sales is required.
• Small Joint experience in foot and ankle and/or hand and wrist a plus.
• Excellent Public speaking and presentation skills are required.
• Computer proficiency in all Microsoft office applications required.
• Proven ability to travel for past positions preferred.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:
• Knowledge of surgical orthopedics and/or arthroscopy.
• Skilled in working with different functions and effectively coordinates their activities to achieve desired results.
• Excellent listening skills, including the ability to identify and isolate customers concerns or objections, in addition to excellent written and oral communication skills.
Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:
• PC and various and specialized software.
• Must develop and maintain a proficiency with orthopedic hand and power tools
• Must develop proficiency with the use of orthopedic power tools and surgical hand instrumentation
Apply Online
