Global Product Manager

Teleflex•Durham, NC

About The Position

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com. Anesthesia - At Teleflex, we promote the use of advanced anesthesia techniques to help improve outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. We equip clinicians with some of the most advanced medical devices on the market today, from our world-class brands including: LMA™ and Rüsch™ airway management devices designed to help reduce the risk of airway-related complications. Arrow pain management products designed to improve patients' post-operative pain experience. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers advanced medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients' lives. Position SummaryThis Morrisville, NC-based position resides within the Teleflex Anesthesia business unit’s Marketing team. In collaboration with the Global Marketing Manager, this role will create, execute, and manage downstream marketing efforts for Anesthesia and Specialty Market products. This role actively partners with the North America Sales and Leadership teams, Global Marketing counterparts, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the execution and implementation of marketing strategies for the Anesthesia and Specialty Markets portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required with areas of preference including marketing, biomedical engineering, business administration, or other similar degree areas.
At least 3 years of experience in product management or project management.
Comfort level in a medical environment, with demonstrated aptitude or prior experience with clinical terminology.
Ability to work with colleagues to drive alignment on product line decisions
Self-starter who knows how to approach the job and is passionate about the industry
Ability to drive focus, prioritization, and effective time/project management
Ambitious and action-oriented
Computer skills in Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and word processing are desirable. SAP experience is highly desirable. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred
Ability to present his/her “case” in both formal presentations and in one-on-one interactions. Strong formal and informal communication skills
Understand medical regulatory environment
Unquestionable ethics and integrity
Ability to work outside of normal hours as needed for global meetings
Comfortable in clinical environments (operating room, etc.). Able to pass and maintain annual Vendor Credentials such that healthcare facilities allow entrance into patient care areas in direct association with marketing and selling of group's products

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day management of the assigned Airway Management product lines.
Collaborate with Demand & Supply Planning, Manufacturing, and Sales to maintain high service levels through forecasting and supply planning.
Develop and implement tactical plans to increase penetration and drive sales of existing products and drive portfolio management.
Collaborate with cross-functional global teams on projects that improve cost, quality, product efficiencies, and profitability.
Lead or participate in new product development and sustaining projects to bring new or improved products to market.
Communicate effectively with Business Unit Leadership, Project teams, Marketing Leadership, Sales, and Sales Leadership members.
Provide sales support such as sales materials, customer presentations, cross-references, information for Request for Proposals (RFPs), and customer communications.
Develop content for core products and new product introductions, including market development, training, education, and sales/marketing collateral.
Provide support to the Regulatory Affairs team on local product registrations.
Perform other duties as assigned by immediate manager.
Adhere to and ensure adherence to the Teleflex Code of Ethics, all Company policies, rules, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
Field Visits with Sales Personnel based on monthly to quarterly field rides, as assigned by Marketing Manager.
Completed Competencies for Product Portfolio and Clinical understanding of the Portfolio