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Angiotech is currently seeking a Product Manager for the Interventional business unit that works independently under the direction of the Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing. The Product Manager is responsible for the full life cycle of a portfolio of products, with the goal of meeting product development deliverables and revenue objectives.
As the market expert, the role requires interaction with physicians, cultivation of key opinion leaders (KOLs), comprehensive familiarity with competitors and competitive products, and identification of market opportunities. This knowledge will ultimately coalesce into marketing plans for the respective focus products, comprising launch material and training, trade shows, podium speakers, marketing collateral and advertising.
The Product Manager must be comfortable coordinating and interacting with Sales, Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Medical/Regulatory Affairs, Legal and Customer Service. Responsibilities include:
Analyze, understand, and communicate customer and market dynamics and trends for clear understanding of customer needs and competitive challenges. Forecast monthly sales across markets.
Manage product lifecycle for portfolio of products, including development and approval of new products or line extensions, branding, product packaging/labeling, pricing and reimbursement, and rationalization of older products.
Develop marketing and sales support programs and tools, including comprehensive launch materials for new product introductions.
Cultivate relationships with KOLs and create opportunities to leverage their influence across the customer base.
Develop and manage the marketing presence at key congresses, regional meetings or symposia. Work with Medical Affairs to establish podium presence and/or publication strategies to support feature products.
Support strategic planning initiative to establish mid-term initiatives for building the Interventional business.
Interact with supply planning, manufacturing, project management, and business development in the course of facilitating long-term strategies. Requirements Bachelors Degree required Masters preferred
Minimum 3+ years experience with medical device/drug marketing and product management
Product launch and branding experience a plus
Experience with interventional products preferred
Sales experience a plus
Highly organized and has very effective time management skills
Highly computer literate with knowledge of MS Office Products
Strong written and verbal communication skills including strong listening skills
Highly customer focused
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
30% travel domestically within territory with occasional travel to Canada and Europe
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They re not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities and requirements.
Angiotech is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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