Olympus - Westborough, MA
posted 5 months ago
The Global Product Manager is a key member of the Global Respiratory business unit at Olympus, a leading medical technology company dedicated to improving people's lives for over a century. This role is pivotal in supporting innovation and product development initiatives aimed at driving future portfolio growth within Olympus' Lung Cancer portfolio. The Global Product Manager will be responsible for identifying, accessing, and prioritizing global market opportunities, technologies, and geographic expansion opportunities. This includes a thorough understanding of market and technology needs, competitive analysis, and assessing the viability of new business opportunities, whether organic, inorganic, or through market development. The ideal candidate will possess experience in conducting voice of customer and primary market research, enabling them to develop a deep understanding of customer needs. Collaboration is essential, as this individual will work closely with team members across Olympus to execute initiatives and provide recommendations on future projects and investments. The role is designed for someone who can pivot between various responsibilities, applying broad knowledge regarding customer needs, the value chain, market structure, and medical solution offerings. A strong emphasis is placed on creative problem-solving and the ability to generate compelling investment stories and business plans, supported by a data-driven approach and expert communication skills. In this position, the Global Product Manager will develop intimacy with the markets, competitors, and solutions related to the Respiratory business unit's Lung Cancer business. This will involve conducting market research, engaging with healthcare professionals (HCPs), attending conventions, and visiting customers. The role also requires partnering with global product management teams, market intelligence, corporate and business unit strategy functions, medical affairs, research and development, and commercial organizations to support business case assessments. The Global Product Manager will help identify opportunities for new technologies and market development that align with the Respiratory strategy, assess their viability, and develop business cases for their development. Additionally, the role involves conducting analysis of the Respiratory portfolio to prioritize investments and ensure alignment with the business unit strategy, driving market opportunities to completion and presenting key findings and recommendations to leadership.