At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.
The Product Manager will be responsible for supporting the product development team with a wide range of development and marketing activities. This position will also be the primary liaison between each product development group and sales personnel. The person needs to have strong self-starting qualities to independently manage coordination of multiple projects to ensure timely completion of product development and marketing tasks. The job requires the individual to be a team player with the ability to function well in a challenging and fast paced environment. Must be enthusiastic, positive, even tempered and have strong skills in areas of dependability, interpersonal relationships, communications, organization, flexibility and sound judgment.
Job Responsibilities
Create and manage project plan for each project in conjunction with the engineer
Lead coordination and documentation of project team activities including kick-off meetings, design review meetings, verification/validation activities, cadaver labs for multiple projects within group
Develop market plan for each product introduction
Perform and maintain market analysis by each product segment to identify new product offerings and line extensions to ensure Globus has the best product offering in industry
Forecasting and inventory management for all projects / products in group
Work closely with purchasing and operations departments to source products through the Globus supply chain
Develop technique guides, product literature, brochures, sales binders and all sales support information
Assist Group Manager and Project Engineer to creating sales, surgeon, and management presentations in PowerPoint
Ensure timely and high quality documentation of DHF’s, DMR’s, and DHR’s for each project in group according to Globus quality policy and all FDA and other regulatory bodies
Work with Clinical R&D, and Sales & Marketing to identify clinical research topics for each product.
Plan, organize and execute courses and symposia for specific product introductions in conjunction with sales and clinical R&D
Obtain market feedback from spine surgeons and other customers to determine functional and design specifications for new product development
Represent the company in a professional manner to regulatory bodies, Medical Board of Directors, Clinical Investigator Groups, surgeons, and sales force
Assist in IDE site training as required
Assist with order taking and customer service activities
Assist with receiving, inspection, and testing of all vended product
Participate in management meetings on strategic initiatives and business planning
Special projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications
3-5 years’ experience in medical device or related field in Product Development and/or Marketing in a fast paced environment
Bachelor’s Degree required. Emphasis on Business or Marketing preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; specifically, Word, Excel, Power Point and Project is required.
Well organized, detail oriented, and team player capable of working in a deadline dictated environment
Strong ability to create and confidently deliver effective presentations to multiple size audiences
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to travel up to 15-20% of the time
Will be required to attend labs/surgeries.
Physical Demands
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