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We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Position Summary: 

The Associate Product Manager for downstream willassistin developing and implementing strategic and tactical initiatives for a keyproduct and/ormarket segment on a global basis to help drive direction and growth. Demonstrates leadership within the Division Marketing department, takes an active role in day-to-day operations, andparticipatesin product development activities forproduct and/or marketsegmentresponsibility. 

Essential / Key Job Responsibilities (including supervisory and/or fiscal): 

• Form relationships with and know keycustomers/distributorsand major buying groups.

• Communicate with domestic sales force and global marketing entities (directly and through international marketing).

• Identifyand communicate market trends to division management and internal “team.”

• Develop and implement comprehensive product marketing plans including strategic and technical components

• Forecast sales volume, monthly and long-term.

• Budget administration (promotional and expense).

• Profit and loss responsibility for product line.

• Identifyand develop marketing programs, salestoolsand promotions.

• Assistin preparing Business Plans

• Recommend product line modifications, extensions, newproductsand product deletions

• Work with R&D to develop a strong portfolio of product development projects that support the strategic direction and grow the business as needed.

• Take an active roleonproduct development teams asleaderor keyparticipant.

Required Skills:

• Bachelors degree required, MBA preferred

• 2+ years experience working in a Product Manager or similar role required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management required

• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills required

• Experience working in, marketing, health-tech, or healthcare industry preferred

• Understanding in tracking and interpreting market share, pricing, ASPs, competitive dynamics required

• Substantial knowledge of marketing concepts and principles required

• Ability to create comprehensive marketing strategies with supporting plans and the ability to execute.

• Possess a clinical knowledge related to hospital environment, clinical practice and reimbursement policies preferred

• Strict attention to detail and ability to be decisive in an often ambiguous environment

• Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations across business units

• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple product lines

• Ability to create and maintain Excel financial/forecast models to support business cases, market segment evaluations and commercial pathways for short-term and long-term initiatives

• Ability to work in a team environment, working closely with global marketing team, key opinion leaders and regional sales teams

• Action-oriented with demonstrated ability to drive results

• Proven ability to work in high-paced environment and routinely work on multiple tasks with multiple people while effectively prioritizing