Product Manager, Global Marketing

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The Product Manager (PM) is responsible for setting the Division strategic direction and tactical implementation of activities that will lead to a customer-centric and goal achievement culture. This includes development of marketing plans and activities that drive the flow of products to our customers in a manner that highlights differentiation and value. This "product champion" is the focal point for the Division with regard to product and market knowledge, planning/execution, and achievement of business objectives. The PM is responsible for the product from identification of customer and market needs/wants, to concept and product development, product launch, through and including product discontinuation.

The PM is responsible for assisting in the following activities for their product(s):

o Recognition of new products to be developed to meet new market demands, or the creation of new markets. Provides leadership for product/concept justification during funding cycle, and provides similar leadership to product development team.

o Identification of new business opportunities through expansion of existing products into new markets, or enhancements of existing products to maximize existing markets.

o Support the commercial organizations in achieving Plan/Update objectives.

o Provides direction and input to all in-house groups such as Public Affairs, Operations, Finance, R&D, Quality, and Regulatory that affect the successful achievement of business objectives.

The Global Marketing Product Manager position differs from Area or country-specific Product Management jobs in three key ways:
o Greater involvement in setting division-wide strategies (e.g. what products to fund)
o Direction and leadership to the R&D organizations throughout the product development cycle (e.g. developing customer requirements)
o Exposure to all international markets, with the requirement to build networks and success through a deep understanding of cultural diversity and varying global market dynamics

Qualifications
Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics also required. Must Have 3 + years of rellevant healthcare experieince, including international markets, customer intimacy, and cross-functional teams. Msut have commercial experieince as, professional promotions, sales support, market research, budgetary planning, product launches and portfolio management. Bi-Lingual Skills preferred.
Bachelor degree in business, life sciences, engineering or related technical discipline required. MBA preferred.



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