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Marketing Product Manager
| PostId | 35f3a6ff-af31-40eb-b919-cb5cb8d8cb4f |
| Posted Date: | 12/1/2009 |
| Job Category: | Sales |
| Salary Range: | DOE |
| Location: | Bay Area (South Bay) |
| Description: | POSITION: Marketing Product Manager DEPT: Sales/Marketing REPORTS TO: VP of Marketing LOCATION: South Bay STATUS: Private Prepares marketing strategies and programs for a product or product line. RESPONSIBILITIES • Evaluates product performance to help develop and update company goals and objectives. Develops strategic and tactical plan for product. • Conducts market research to develop the product forecast. • Assists in meeting the corporate product revenue goal, and managing the product expense budget. • Prepares product objectives and timelines. • Day to day management of product; producing collateral materials for sales force, working with clinical on publications plan, working with sales training on training initiatives, etc. • Manages product life-cycle and works with clinical and operations on life-cycle initiatives, e.g. publications plan, product and clinical enhancement, etc. • Recommends changes to current product development method based on market research and new trends. Advises sales team on any relevant product concerns. • Conduct competitive analysis comparing product with those of key competitors. • Responsible for developing and championing pre-launch and launch plans. • This position operates in a matrix organization and must interact with several departments. ABILITIES • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. • Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Collects and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Designs work flows and procedures. • Translates concepts and information into images. Uses feedback to modify designs. Applies design principles. Demonstrates attention to detail. • Collaborate with R&D on relevant projects, including generating a comprehensive timeline and gantt chart. • Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Shares expertise with others. • Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Demonstrates group presentation skills. Participates in meetings. • Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar. Presents numerical data effectively. • Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. • Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions. • Strong analytical skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Must have the ability to become and expert on the product(s) • Must have ability to think strategically • Must be able to execute a tactical plan, with paying attention to minute details • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Able to work well in a matrix organization • Understanding of FDA guidelines and compliance • Understanding of medical device manufacturing process • Knowledge of contact management systems, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing and graphics software EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Requires a bachelor's degree with at least 2-3 years of experience in the field. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a head of department. • At least two years experience as a Product Manager within medical device industry. Must be available to travel approximately 10% of the time COMPENSATION The compensation package is comprised of base salary, performance bonus, and equity participation in this profitable pre-public company. |