Sr. Lifecycle Product Manager

Smith & Nephew•Andover, MA

43d•$111,000 - $167,000•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will take ownership of portfolio management and project execution to drive strategic impact across Smith & Nephew's global franchises. You will develop and analyze product portfolios to shape business strategy throughout the lifecycle, including retirement planning. You'll lead the creation and implementation of comprehensive five-year global strategy plans and build strong relationships across regions to increase market share and optimize the portfolio pipeline. You will also play a key role in project management, supporting cross-functional initiatives and ensuring timely delivery of critical milestones. You'll coordinate multiple projects, manage risks with a solution-oriented mindset, and provide regular updates to stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include conducting portfolio assessments, leveraging competitive intelligence to develop marketing plans, identifying priority segments, and guiding end-of-lifecycle activities. Additionally, you'll collaborate with regional teams, manage budgets, and oversee lifecycle governance processes. On the project side, you'll standardize project management structures, facilitate execution with internal and external partners, and drive process improvements for lifecycle management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing (an MBA is preferred) or equivalent experience.
At least seven years of experience in medical device marketing or a closely related field.
Broad exposure to marketing and sales disciplines such as product management, advertising, market research, strategy development, channel management, sales operations, and training.
Strong initiative, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
Proven project manager and implementer.
Coalition-builder.
Effective communicator.
Solid understanding of finance and segment-level accounting principles.
Ability to evaluate complex situations and develop strategic or tactical plans.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including advanced functionality).

Nice To Haves

Experience in the medical device industry is strongly preferred.
MBA is preferred

Responsibilities

Take ownership of portfolio management and project execution to drive strategic impact across Smith & Nephew's global franchises.
Develop and analyze product portfolios to shape business strategy throughout the lifecycle, including retirement planning.
Lead the creation and implementation of comprehensive five-year global strategy plans.
Build strong relationships across regions to increase market share and optimize the portfolio pipeline.
Support cross-functional initiatives and ensuring timely delivery of critical milestones.
Coordinate multiple projects and manage risks with a solution-oriented mindset.
Provide regular updates to stakeholders.
Conduct portfolio assessments.
Leverage competitive intelligence to develop marketing plans.
Identify priority segments.
Guide end-of-lifecycle activities.
Collaborate with regional teams.
Manage budgets.
Oversee lifecycle governance processes.
Standardize project management structures.
Facilitate execution with internal and external partners.
Drive process improvements for lifecycle management.