Product Manager, Upstream Marketing - Advanced Surgical Technologies

$101,600 - $152,400/Yr

Medtronic - North Haven, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

North Haven, CT

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Product Manager for Upstream Marketing at Medtronic will lead the direction and execution of product development efforts within the Advanced Stapling portfolio. This role focuses on enhancing the value of the product pipeline and driving growth through innovative surgical solutions. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and alignment with market needs.

Responsibilities

• Support product development decisions for Advanced Stapling products through market analysis.
• Generate business plans and market requirements to align functional groups with the product vision.
• Conduct market research to uncover customer insights and translate them into growth opportunities.
• Partner with downstream marketers to develop effective product launch plans and metrics.
• Champion product to market and support regions in executing product launch strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• At least 2+ years of marketing or product management experience within the medical devices/healthcare industry.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Finance or similar degree; MBA desired.
• Incredible analytical skills and proficiency in building financial models.
• Strong understanding of surgical procedures and product performance.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and achievement of business goals.
• Ability to learn technical information and apply technical concepts effectively.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member across cross-functional teams.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to rapidly adapt to changes in environment and priorities.
• Previous product launch and upstream marketing experience.
• Knowledge of product development process and leadership in a matrix environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• Wide range of benefits and resources designed to support employees at every career and life stage.