Summary:
The Product Manager works with the VP of Marketing serving as a product manager for Catalyst OrthoScience products. The Product Manager works with the Sales, Medical Education and R&D teams to manage the lifecycle of Catalyst OrthoScience products and services. As a member of the marketing team, the product manager stays apprised of market trends and assesses business potential and business case for product development and enhancements.
Position Responsibilities:
· Manage life cycle of Catalyst OrthoScience products and services, working with R&D, Sales and Medical Education teams.
· Establish and manage ongoing marketing initiatives and product launches.
· Conduct continuous research to monitor and understand market trends and dynamics, including generating reports for company leadership as needed.
· Assess market gaps, evaluate business potential and develop business cases as needed.
· Serve as the primary interface between customers and product designers.
· Develop product requirements for product design based on customer feedback and facilitate customer evaluations of concept designs.
· Execute and develop training and education programs for field representatives and customers, working with Medical Education.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree, a degree in Business or Health/Science disciplines preferred, from a four-year college or university.
· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical device Sales, Marketing, and or/ Product Management. Knowledge of shoulder arthroplasty and surgical planning software a plus.
· Prior experience working with doctors, nurses and/or patients and end users of products and devices.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
· Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and decision making
· Must have excellent presentation skills and be able to present to small and large groups.
· Ability to understand fundamental product profitability considerations including gross margins and P&L statements.