Global Product Manager

Delivering on the promise of medical innovation begins at Boston Scientific

By delivering innovative products that help clinicians improve the lives of patients every single day, Boston Scientific makes a profound impact on the quality of medical care around the world. As we continue to transform the field of medical technology, we seek dedicated individuals who possess the integrity and creative spirit needed to thrive in an innovative company. Join a global organization that is fueled by the diversity and talent of its entire workforce.

The Surgical Endoscopy Marketing Team needs an energetic and experienced Global Product Manager to manage a $25M global franchise, as well as, lead product development projects for a second franchise. The ideal candidate will have a blend of marketing, sales and customer development skills. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic part of the BSC Endoscopy Marketing Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Development Responsibilities:
• Drive US strategic marketing plan development and execution of assigned franchise products
• Execute new product launches
• Maintain existing product lines through field support and promotion of clinical relevance
• Create market specifications and conducting continuous product feedback evaluations
• Facilitate of PDP product teams and ensuring adherence to the product development process
• Support Marketing Manager in developing global strategic plans
• Assist in prioritization input for new product development

Market Development:
• Identify clinical/market trends and suggests new product/marketing opportunities
• Create and manage regional physician educational courses with a focus on the US market
• Develop programs to drive immediate product line revenue and ensure long-term growth (5-10 years)
• Assists in the development of trade show planning and responsible for execution of trade show programs
• Assist in the development and responsible for the execution of post market strategies
• Assist in creating reimbursement strategies

Planning and Analysis:
• Manage financial performance of product
• Maintain product forecasting and inventory analysis to collaborate with supply chain
• Develop product positioning and pricing strategies and tactics
• Drive operational product launch strategies and tactics
• Assist in providing market potential/analysis when developing market planning documents that encompass divisional marketing plans, strategic planning, etc
• Assist in the development of the franchise budget

Building and Maintaining Relationships:
• Establish relationships with key thought leaders in the field
• Identify key physician champions for franchise products
• Develop relationship with sales representatives and functional management

Marketing and Training:
• Develop downstream sales tools to support sales execution
• Develop and implement launch strategies, including launch package
• Coordinate development of training materials through the Sales Training department and marketing materials through marketing communications department
• Drive sales force and peer to peer physician training and education


QUALIFICATIONS
• 4 to 6 years medical device industry marketing experience.
• Proven experience in product marketing management, preferably in health care/medical industry
• Demonstrated leadership initiative and problem solving ability, or equivalent combination of education/experience required to perform at this level.
• Strong organizational skills with the aptitude to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous knowledge of Colorectal diseases and colorectal surgery procedures is considered a plus.
• Undergraduate degree and MBA preferred or equivalent experience preferred.
• Sales experience a plus.

OTHER
• Travel is expected at 30%, domestic and international  

Please send resume to dietzj@bsci.com