Associate Product Manager

The Associate Product Manager will work within the Product Management Team, and be responsible for specific product lines. Responsibilities include product line performance, product improvement and development, sales and product support, marketing, strategy, and competitive analysis. This position will be working closely with Engineering, Sales, Quality, and Medical Professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties include one or more of the following:
• Assist with evaluating product concepts and determining viability
• Assist with the product development cycle, including financial analysis, product validation, launch plan and market strategy
• Assist in the launch of new product lines by coordinating engineering, manufacturing, and distribution schedules
• Monitor new product performance by tracking sales, reporting performance and profit to management
• Manage troubleshooting and product difficulties to determine ongoing product problems, etc.
• Collect product feedback from surgeons and sales reps
• Attend trade shows and periodically work with field sales team in order to stay in touch with sales and customers
• Design trays and caddies for surgical systems
• Create and present education curriculum
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Biomedical Engineering preferred)
• Medical device sales experience or has worked at a medical device company
• Strong research, quantitative and analytical abilities
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills and sound interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organizing and prioritizing skills
• Strong attention to detail, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point)

Working Conditions

• Ability and initiative to work in the following environments: ambiguous, fast paced, hands-on, and deadline dictated
• Travel up to 20%
• This position works in an open office environment. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit.

Physical Requirements

• Attend surgeries and stand for long periods of time
• Hand carry medical trays to show surgeons and/or deliver to facilities
• Works in an office environment sitting for long periods of time