Marketing Communications Leader needed for Medical Devices

Looking for a creative challenge outside of the ordinary?  A leading medical device company is expanding its marketing department and has a need for a Senior Marketing Communications Manager.  We are a well established, multinational medical technology organization that has been recognized as one of Fortune Magazine?s 100 Best Companies for employment, and over three million patients each year benefit from one off our products.  Ours is an exciting work environment where our teams have unusually strong personal chemistry.  If you have a strategic orientation and enjoy a creative challenge, this could be the opportunity for you. Our full product pipeline has led to the need to expand in select areas, and we are looking for a world-class marketer to join our Neurology team. 

 Responsibilities:

In this role you will have the opportunity to plan and execute all of the marketing communications programs for a line of innovative medical devices for the treatment of neurological disorders.  The cutting-edge nature of the technology means that there is no significant direct competition, so the business challenge is to expand an immature, under-developed market.  Your assignment will be to develop communication plans that increase the referral rate of appropriate patients from medical Neurologists to Neurosurgeons for evaluation as candidates for device implantation.  This is a creative challenge that requires close collaboration with the brand teams to assist in the strategic planning process.  It also requires the ability to conceive of new ideas and a willingness to implement them.

 

You will manage a small team of 2-4 direct reports who are responsible for the tactical execution of the communication plans.  Among other things, your team will be responsible for identifying the barriers that prevent both physicians and patients to consider device therapy.  You will test promotional messages designed to overcome those barriers and make recommendations to the brand teams regarding sales aids, journal ads, media buys, trade shows and direct-to-consumer advertising.  You will manage a budget and be responsible for training and development of your staff.  The majority of the work will be for the U.S. market, but you will also help develop the global brand strategies. 

 

The successful candidate will have:

? 6+ years of Marketing Communications or Advertising experience,

? 3+ years working either directly for a medical products manufacturer or for an Advertising Agency that specialized in the medical industry (device, pharmaceutical, diagnostics or related segments)

? Strategic planning experience that includes support of brand / product teams

? Some supervisory experience in a professional setting

? Bachelors degree or better

 

An attractive compensation package for this position includes a competitive base salary, an above-average annual bonus based on company and individual performance, and significant stock options at sign-on and annually, based on performance.  An award-winning benefits package - unsurpassed in the industry - is also provided (stock purchase plan, 401(k), pension plan, ESOP and more).  Consistent double-digit revenue growth means that there are significant opportunities for career development and advancement in a variety of divisions and business units.

 

A full relocation will be provided for this senior level position.  This is an opportunity to leverage your business acumen and analytical skills for something more than a simple paycheck.  If this sounds like the type of environment you are seeking at this point in your career, and if your background meets these qualifications, please apply.  We want to give you the opportunity to succeed.