Product Manager, Handpiece, Small Equipment & Rotary

Henry Schein

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the strategy, roadmap and detail technical feature definition of one or more products. Functions as a business and technical manager for assigned product(s), responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle. This position will collaborate with a wide variety of functional areas to manage and support all phases of marketing and product development for projects; including sourcing, pricing, sales, marketing, packaging, performance management, product specifications, quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Ensures that the product(s) support the company’s overall strategy and goals. Bridges organizational gaps between different functional groups, most often between development, marketing, sales and support. Researches the market and competitive environment in the effort to define a product vision that provides significant long-term advantage to the targeted customers of the assigned products and to the company. Role is inclusive of being a technical expert on the product(s) as well as having a very good working knowledge of the business drivers and customer success factors for the assigned products.

Requirements

Must be proficient in project management knowledge & skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Experience with product development, project management, sourcing and vendor negotiations
Possesses excellent public presentation skills both internal and external (customer-facing)
Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional team(s)
Typically 3 to 5 or more years of increasing responsibility in terms of any applicable professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Medical Device Regulations preferred
Technical background in product development preferred
Knowledge of the Dental market including the business of dentistry is preferred

Responsibilities

Aid/support the development and maintenance of: Portfolio pipeline/roadmap and opportunity pipeline (funnel), Marketing plan, Product specific targeting and positioning
Good understanding of product categories, able to field technical/product related questions for some categories within the business.
Execute on Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM) Strategy for product categories within the business.
With minimal oversight, develops pricing for responsible areas/products consistent with Marketing strategy and brand positioning.
Assist in development of new marketing channels and tools.
Contribute and execute customer facing activities like VOC (voice of customer) and CCD (customer centered design) in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborates cross-functionally and with key internal/external stakeholders to participate in new product development (NPD) process.
With minimal supervision, oversees all packaging design and labeling for responsible product(s), ensuring conformance to all regulatory standards for both domestic and international markets.
Define the product vision, strategy and roadmap by leveraging competitive, customer and market analysis
Trade research on the product offerings inclusive of competitive, client, pricing and industry trending
Development of project plans and status reports to monitor projects
Provide new ideas and concepts that contribute to enhanced customer experience, expand product capabilities and set us apart from our competition
Assist in customer advocacy for product / solution designs
Work closely with development or vendor team(s) to ensure feature sets exceed customer expectation
Continuously monitor, measure and report on key business metrics. Identify areas for improvement
Very knowledgeable and become a go to company resource on assigned product(s)
In-depth knowledge of sales requirements on assigned product(s)
In-depth knowledge of support requirements on assigned products(s)
Visit customers and attend industry events