Associate Product Marketing Manager-OCI

Olympus Corporation of the Americas; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympus Corporation of the Americas seeks an Associate Product Manager in Richmond Hill, Ontario to manage product segments and drive marketing initiatives within the GI and CDS portfolios. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of marketing experience in complex markets, particularly in the medical device sector.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and annual bonus program

Comprehensive medical benefits and pension plan

Free virtual wellness classes

Work-life balance supportive culture

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Diversity & Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant diploma in life sciences, medical technology, or marketing required.
• Minimum 2 years in a marketing role for advanced products.
• Ability to travel, with 25-30% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the business plan for assigned product lines.
• Engage in field travel with sales to build relationships with key customers.
• Track effectiveness of marketing plans and update as required.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or relevant Diploma

Job description

Working Location: ONTARIO, RICHMOND HILL

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

Are you looking for a company that cares about people’s lives and health, including yours? Let’s inspire healthier lives, together.

Olympus, a leading medical technology company, has focused on making people’s lives better for over 100 years.

Our Purpose is to make people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling.

Our Core Values are reflected in all we do: Integrity – Empathy – Agility – Unity – Long-Term View

We deliver on our purpose and our core values by staying True to Life.

Job Description

The Associate Product Manager (APM), GI and CDS is responsible for managing product segments within the GI and CDS product portfolios. The Associate Product Manager, GI and CDS is responsible for providing the tools and resources necessary to drive the marketing activities for select product lines and supporting the Product manager for GI and CDS across all major deliverables and strategic initiatives. This includes but is not limited to building marketing programs for current and newly launched products, analyzing program performance, developing promotional programs, developing strategies for product lifecycle management, and understanding competitive activities. This role manages pricing, annual target price review and ensuring we drive growth in revenue and GPM in theses business segments. This APM will work closely with our US colleagues as well as global colleagues. This role will also involve management of HCP stakeholders via onsite visits, tradeshow meetings and specific events.

Job Duties

• Develop and implement the business plan for assigned product lines including marketing strategies tactics sales goals expenses and resources required to achieve the goal.
• Assist in development and execute plans to successfully launch new products into the Canadian market. Plans should address product positioning, promotion pricing, targeting, collateral development, development of value proposition for products, market analysis. Provide direction to Operations, Finance and Sales functions for existing product lifecycle management.
• Engage in field travel with sales team to build relationships with field staff and key customers. Bring value to sales team and customers through expertise in product portfolio and related market trends. Develop competitive positioning strategies and tactics. Develop marketing collateral as necessary to support product launches tradeshows promotions etc.
• Track the effectiveness of implemented marketing plans. Update the plans as required.
• Develop customer and rep incentive programs to drive sales/unit growth and engage both internal and external stakeholders.
• Create actionable plans to improve product attachment rates to Strategize with sales teams on GPO strategies and help with RFP responses for major national GPOs.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant Diploma in related field (e.g. Life sciences medical technology marketing) or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Minimum of two years in a Marketing role of technically advanced product in complex market(s), medical device OR sales experience of minimum of 1 year.
• Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for employees who are at risk for exposure to blood or other bodily fluids on the job. Service responsibilities include the handling of products and equipment that may have potentially come into contact with blood or bodily fluids. OCI requires that all employees working in areas that may be exposed to this risk, either provide proof of the Twinrix (Hepatitis A and B) vaccination or sign a waiver accepting the possible risk of exposure from not being vaccinated. If you have severe allergies or ever had a severe allergic reaction to a vaccine please seek medical advice before taking this vaccine.
• Ability to travel; 25-30% - must have a valid driver’s license in good standing

Preferred:

• Medical device sales experience is a strong asset
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of personal organization.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural cross-functional groups.

#LI-Hybrid

Here, people matter—our health, our happiness, and our lives.

• Competitive salaries and annual bonus program
• Comprehensive medical benefits and pension plan
• Free virtual live and on-demand wellness classes
• Work-life balance supportive culture with hybrid and remote roles
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Diversity & Inclusion Programs including Colleague Affinity Networks

About us:

Our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety.

Olympus Canada Inc. (OCI)—a subsidiary of Olympus Corporation of the Americas—manages the Company’s operations and workforce throughout Canada in roles such as sales, marketing, service, and support functions. Based in Richmond Hill, ON, OCI is committed to developing our employees and supporting our local communities. For more information, visit olympuscanada.com and truetolife.com .

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

Let’s realize your potential, together.

Olympus requires all new hires to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, as defined by Health Canada or other provincial jurisdictions, on or before their first day of work.

Olympus embraces diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, our policies as well as our values prohibit unlawful discrimination based on an employee's or applicant's race, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, genetic information, ancestry, military or veteran status, or any other federal, provincial or local protected classification. EOE Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Posting Notes: || Canada (CA) || Ontario (CA-ON) || Richmond Hill ||

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