Product Assoc Manager

Quick Facts

• Manages product(s) globally within the Infection Solutions portfolio to achieve revenue goals
• Day-to-day point of contact for assigned products; supports strategy and lifecycle management decisions

Description

You will manage Infection Solutions products globally by translating market insights, clinical and scientific evidence, voice-of-customer feedback, competitive intelligence, and business case analyses into product strategies, feature/benefit messaging, launch support, lifecycle management recommendations, and investment rationale.

Responsibilities

• Gather and synthesize voice-of-customer (VOC) feedback from surgeons, infectious disease specialists, laboratorians, sales teams, medical education, and other stakeholders to inform portfolio priorities and critical investments
• Develop business cases for product and technology investments based on unmet needs, market opportunity, competitive differentiation, clinical value, and overall business impact
• Support strategy and lifecycle management decisions for assigned Infection Solutions products on market; serve as main point of contact for day-to-day activities/responsibilities
• Interact with Downstream Marketing and Marcom to define clear, compliant messaging for products
• Create new and updated marketing materials for brand(s) with Downstream Marketing
• Collaborate with R&D, clinical, regulatory, medical education, sales, downstream marketing, market access, legal, and operations to align product plans with business priorities and execution timelines
• Identify market trends and competitive landscape and assist strategic plans for orthopedic infection diagnosis, prevention, and treatment
• Evaluate needs of product marketing and sales personnel on a global basis
• Provide support for cultivating strategy at the brand and/or sub-segment level

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR equivalent experience required
• 5+ years of marketing experience required; prior internship/co-op within medical device preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (oral and written)
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management skills; ability to influence across a matrixed org structure
• Microsoft Office Suite including AI tools; ability to develop presentations, product briefs, evidence summaries, and commercial support materials
• Knowledge of DCS, JDE, Live Link, and Impromptu preferred
• Familiarity with orthopedic and/or infection products and procedures preferred
• Travel up to 30%

Benefits

Development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives, and a culture of recognition and performance awards.