Director, Product Management

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Product Management Leader directly drives the marketing activities of the relevant platform, through a mindset of overall business leadership. This position is responsible for the development and execution of the platform business strategy. The individual oversees PLM activities for the platform, reporting to the VP of Marketing and working in close cooperation with the Platform R&D Leaders to optimize the product portfolio for long-term growth and profitability. For products within the platform, the Platform Marketing Leader oversees the management of the products from ideation through obsolescence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Oversees the platform marketing team, including interviewing, hiring, coordinating work assignments, training, evaluating work, disciplining, and other related duties.

2. With the VP of Marketing and Platform R&D Leader, co-leads a cross-functional team to drive the growth and profitability of the platform

3. Develops, updates and leads the execution of the platform strategic plan.

4. With the VP of Marketing, is responsible for the development and evolution of the product portfolio strategy for the platform. Works closely with R&D to recommend prioritization of product development projects from early idea phase through launch.

5. Oversees product launch preparation and management.

6. Works closely with Supply Chain on ensure forecasted demand and target inventory levels meet the needs of the sales teams and corporate targets, while minimizing or eliminating backorder.

7. Ensures product development and post-launch growth strategies incorporate clinical, HEOR and reimbursement strategies as needed.

8. Contributes to the identification and execution of business development opportunities for the platform

9. Stays current on market intelligence relevant to the platform. Monitors global markets to identify new trends, technologies, therapies, or procedures that could create opportunities for growth or disruption of Merit’s business

10. Ensures full compliance of marketing activities with all applicable company policies and regulations.

11. Oversees the platform marketing budget.

12. Perform all other duties, as needed.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.

• Writing

• Sitting

• Standing

• Bending

• Visual acuity

• Reading

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business-related function.

• Minimum of ten years of medical device marketing experience, with four of those years in a direct management role.

• Strong command of marketing principles, market segmentation and targeting, branding, positioning, pricing, and market development (including customer education).

• Experience building and executing marketing and business strategies.

• Experience in global medical device markets.

• Experience working in close cross-functional teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in marketing or MBA strongly preferred.

• Past experience in markets served by the platform.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership skills

• Demonstrated ability to influence at a variety of levels within the organization

• Demonstrated problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills – verbal and written

• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to prepare professional written and oral presentations

• Good organizational and project management skills

• Strategic thinker, self-starter, and results-oriented

• Relationship building skills

• Teamwork

COMMENTS

• Travel up to 30-50% of time (excluding commuting), including international.

• Salt Lake City location strongly preferred.

Infectious Control Risk Category II:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.  Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.