Associate Product Manager - Franklin, United States - Kuraray America , Inc.

Description

MEDACTA INTRODUCTION Medacta is an international orthopaedics company specializing in the design and production of innovative orthopaedic products and the development of accompanying surgical techniques.

Established in 1999 in Switzerland, Medacta's products and surgical techniques are characterized by innovation.

Medacta is a pioneer in developing new offerings on the basis of the minimally invasive surgical techniques, in particular its Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery (AMIS) technique for hip replacements.

Medacta has leveraged its orthopaedic expertise and comprehensive understanding of the human body to develop the sophisticated MySolutions technology, which offers surgeons highly personalized pre-operative planning and implant placement methodologies by creating advanced personalized kinematic models and 3D planning tools for use in hip, knee, shoulder and spine procedures.

POSITION SUMMARY The Associate Product Manager – Spine is responsible for providing a broad range of spine marketing and product management services in accordance with the goals of the company.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES * Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Strong collaboration and team building skills. * Demonstrated leadership qualities. * Proactive self-starter. * Operating room experience. * Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and execute multiple projects simultaneously.


QUALIFICATIONS Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree.


Required Skills and Abilities:

• PC/Microsoft Office software suite, Mac/iOS, general office equipment, orthopedic instruments, automobile, smart phone and mobile apps.
• Problem Solving/Decision Making - Independent, proactive judgment is employed in problem prevention/solving relating to product development, customers, sales policy, strategy and procedures. Considerable discretion and judgment are exercised in decision making involving sales policies and procedures.
• Extent of Confidential Information - Highly confidential information regarding technology, revenues, budgets, pricing, sales and marketing strategies, customers, customer preferences, market development, and product development.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS External:
Surgeons, Nurses, PAs, Allied Health Professionals, Hospital / ASC Administrators, Economic Buyers, Industry Society Officers/Staff


Internal:
Sales Personnel, Marketing, Customer Service, Medical Education, Clinical Research, Finance, Compliance, Quality, Regulatory, Human Resources, and Medacta International Personnel


Travel requirements:
Travel of up to 50% may be required, domestic and international (Western Europe).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES * Implements and periodically revises the company's marketing and product management plan. * Writes and administers the annual product management budget. * Develop marketing strategies and product launches with clear execution plans that are consistent with Medacta's global strategy.

* Support sales force with in-depth product knowledge and ensure sales representatives, agents/AD's and HCP's (health care providers) are properly trained on Medacta products.

* Assist in support for all cadaver labs and educational programs. * Assist operations in the development and maintenance of product planning and forecasting as it relates to the U.S. market for new and established products. This includes new product rollout and product sample organization. * Research, analyze and remain informed about competitive products. Prepare competitive reviews and produce sales aids to assist sales force.

* Assist with key surgeon relationships with existing surgeon collaborators as well as new surgeon collaborators based on the needs of Medacta USA.

This may require working in a surgical setting. * Assists with product training and skill assessments of Medacta USA sales force. This may require working in a surgical setting. * Collaborates and provides inputs with Medacta International on a frequent basis on all product management matters.

* Provides inputs into product/development pipeline process for joints and ensures US needs are identified and considered appropriately in the process.

* Assist with HCP surgeon nomination for consulting and development needs for joints.

* Assist with New Product Introduction (NPI) planning and execution for joints including inputs into sales and operations planning (S&OP) process.

* Provides key input into joints collateral marketing materials such as brochures, flyers and direct mail campaigns as well as information displays.

* Participates in various company educational programs and other related events. * Performs other related duties as assigned.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES Industry Conferences, International Congresses, Domestic and International Company Meetings, participate in select product management activities. Other duties may be assigned at Medacta USA's discretion.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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