Product Manager – Foot & Ankle

We are seeking a Product Manager who will have global responsibility for the growth of innovative products in our Foot & Ankle portfolio. In this critical position, you will have global upstream responsibility for product development and downstream responsibility in the U. S. Your primary focus will be on the successful global commercialization of products through short- and long-term strategic projects. In driving the growth of your portfolio, you will have great latitude to determine the direction and initiatives you choose to implement. Make your business case, and you will earn the enthusiastic support of our amazing leadership team of successful industry executives. Close collaboration with other talented individuals on our Marketing, Clinical, Sales and Research & Development teams is essential.

Your day-to-day activities in this exciting and ever-changing role will include but are not limited to: product development, product launch, sales training content creation, customer collateral, surgeon and customer education for products and procedures, sales support, key opinion leader development, product life cycle (PLM) management, and market data analysis. You should have a clear understanding of marketing principles, superior project management skills, and excellent communication skills.

CONMED is a leader in medical technology. We empower healthcare providers worldwide to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients. If you are committed to making a difference and delivering exceptional results, you’ll find a group of people here that shares your passion for meaningful work. You’ll be supported by a leadership team that promotes engagement through professional development, new challenges, and growth opportunities over the course of your career. Come inspire us through your dedication, creativity, and exceptional performance – we’ll do the same for you!

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute product positioning and branding strategy resulting in CONMED products becoming the standard of care
• Initiate and coordinate product launches, executing activities in collaboration with Clinical, Sales and Research & Development teams
• Work with Sales, Marketing and financial team members to create and implement pricing/financial programs for new and existing products
• Maintain and distribute competitive information to field sales and management
• Create promotional, educational, clinical, and other support programs and materials to grow existing and newly launched products. Evaluate the effectiveness of such programs and drive improvements
• Develop and update competitive intelligence and establish product positioning, sales force training and education that incorporates competitive intelligence. Partner with the sales team
• Develop close relationships with key opinion leaders for the benefit of CONMED
• Align and support cross functional teams including R&D, S&OP, Quality, Regulatory, Customer Experience, and Manufacturing to drive commercial success of the assigned portfolio
• Responsible for management of assigned expenses within budget
• Normal office conditions with up to 60% travel (including international and some weekends).

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required; MBA preferred
• 5+ years related experience in successful marketing roles in the medical device industry; Orthopedics/Foot and Ankle experience highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of orthopedics and foot and ankle surgery and anatomy preferred
• Ability to lead and contribute to interdisciplinary teams with demonstrated results
• Proven ability to execute projects within timeline and budget
• Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with sales teams and physicians
• Thorough knowledge of relevant anatomy, surgical procedures and clinical needs
• Thorough knowledge of surgeon and sales education process
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Requirements:

• Ability to meet with customers at hospitals and to be a member of a credentialing agency.

CONMED Corporation