MKTG0186-Product Manager Job in Warsaw 46580, Indiana Us

Company

Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, Zimmer designs, develops, manufactures and markets orthopedic reconstructive, spinal and trauma devices, dental implants, and related surgical products. Zimmer has operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sells products in more than 100 countries.  Zimmer’s 2010 sales were approximately $4.2 billion. The Company is supported by the efforts of approximately 8,000 employees worldwide.

 

Zimmer was founded in 1927 as a trauma company, and remains a major player in this nearly $5 billion global market. The Zimmer Trauma Division offers a comprehensive line of trauma product devices used to stabilize damaged or broken bones and their surrounding tissues to support the body’s natural healing process. These include internal fixation devices such as plates, screws, nails, and wires and pins, as well as external fixation devices that stabilize fractures while applied externally to the limb. The Trauma Division is focused on addressing unmet clinical needs and continues to work on aligning Minimally Invasive Solutions technologies with Trauma products, as well as integrating Ortho biologics and other next generation technologies into the portfolio of Zimmer trauma solutions. The Zimmer Trauma Division is located in Warsaw, Indiana.

 

Job Summary

Identifies market trends, issues and competitive environment and forms strategic plans for product brand.

Leads the effort to initiate new product strategies in the form of supporting existing brands and creating new products.
Evaluates the needs of product marketing and sales personnel on a global basis and initiates

strategies that meet regional and worldwide requirements.

 

Principal Duties Responsibilities

Leads the marketing development effort to bring new products from concept through commercialization including market exit.

Actively participates in assigned project teams.

Acquires product information through market research and regional input to assure projects meet the needs of the intended markets.

Works across multiple internal and external groups such as design, packaging and labeling, regulatory claims, surgical technique generation, advertising, sales force education, etc.

Maintains high level of product category knowledge through staying current in published information, regional market contacts, surgeon interaction, and industry educational meetings.

 

Expected Areas of Competence (KSA's)

-Uses knowledge of existing products, new developments and market needs to formulate strategic and

creative marketing plans.

-Develops a firm understanding of financial trends and performance in specific brand lines.

-Prepares forecasts and identifies market shifts and threats.

-Uses and understands technical medical language to interact with internal and external customers. Translates technical language and discusses it internally in business terms.

-Assesses brand viability relative to existing products with new product offerings to enhance overall brand offering.   Champions the brand through a comprehensive understanding of customer and end-user needs and product positioning relative to the competition.

-Builds and maintains long-term relationships with high level surgical consultants, key strategic customers and regional sales teams to promote and support the Zimmer brands.

 

Education/Experience Requirements

-B.S. degree, preferably including formal studies in business.

-An MBA is preferred but not required.

-5 or more years in product management or sales experience.

 

Travel Requirements

-Up to 40%

 

Interested candidates should apply online at:  https://jobs.zimmer.com/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/zhrrcf_a_unreg_ext_job_srch_us?sap-language=EN