Senior Global Product Category Manager - Obstetrics-Cardiff,UK

Arjo; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Senior Global Product Category Manager for Obstetrics in Cardiff. This strategic role involves lifecycle management, developing marketing strategies, and spearheading product innovations in medical technologies. If you're passionate about making an impact in healthcare, this could be your opportunity to drive change and lead a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in the medical technology industry.
• Prior management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of patient monitoring and CTG technology is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage product lifecycle and drive new product development.
• Collaborate with R&D and sales to influence market strategy.
• Oversee marketing and coordinate projects for timely completion.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Engineering or Clinical Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Global Product Category Manager - Obstetrics-Cardiff,UK

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Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

Position: Senior Global Product Category Manager - Obstetrics

Location: Cardiff

Job Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Are you passionate about product management and eager to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry? Do you want to fullfil a global role in an agile med-tech company?

Why not join our dynamic team at Huntleigh Healthcare as our new Global Product Manager? You will play a crucial role in driving the success of our innovative Obstetric product portfolio and new technology road map.

Role

We are looking for an innovative and experienced Product Category Manager to join Huntleigh Healthcare’s Global Product Management and Marketing Team. The role will focus on growing the global Huntleigh Healthcare Obstetric business.

You will report into the Global Director of Product Management and Marketing and will take responsibility for Huntleigh’s Obtetrics product portfolio lifecycle management including driving new product development projects, supporting current portfolio commercialisation, as well as coaching a Clinical Product Manager.

You will work closely with R&D, Sales, marketing and other supportive functions. You will liase with external partners to help in the continuing development of the Huntleigh’s portfolio and help ensure the Huntleigh business meets its’ growth targets over the coming years.

Huntleigh Healthcare is part of the Arjo Group and takes its strategic mandate from the Arjo Group business strategy. There may be a requirement to assist and work with group colleagues to assist in group development activities. The business may also enter into Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) arrangements with other companies and this role will oversee those arrangements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic planning and tactical support

• Work with Management team, sales and marketing to influence an effective market strategy for the product category.
• Collaborate with other key functions to establish global product management and lifecycle strategies.
• Review key market drivers to produce sales and marketing plan to grown the obstetric sales globally.
• Work with R&D, and external key stake holders to collaborate on new product development projects including VOC, product requirements definition, business cases.
• Work with the marketing team to plan global upstream product launches.
• Drive local downstream marketing activities including but not limited to product training, clinical education events, customer meetings.
• Gather and analyse market and customer insights, conduct competitor research to help develop products, and manage product lifecycles.
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the clinical and functional performance of the product to support customers and colleagues in product utilisation.
  
  

Leadership

• Foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholder and co-ordinate projects for timely completion.
• Develop and nurture relationship with external supplier, customers and thought leaders.
• Lead projects and direct report by example.
  
  

Marketing

• Produce a marketing road map of marketing activities and resources utilisation
• Work with marketing to develop the product(s) brand, value proposition, claims and supportive evidence.
• Provide input in the creation of marketing content,collaterals and campaigns.
  
  

Financial

• Create business cases, profit analysis and forecasting to help develop, improve product marketing strategies.
• Produce portfolio business performance analysis.
  
  

Areas of operation

• This is a global role therefore UK and international travelling will be expected (up to 40% mostly within UK).
• This is a full time position, based in the headquarter in Cardiff.
  
  

Quality System Duties and Responsibilities:

Build quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

Regulatory System Duties and Responsibility

Assist team with Complaints handling, Clinical Evidence Plans, Clinical Evaluation reports and Post Market surveillance.

Work with colleagues in maintaining compliance to all quality requirement of the business

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Degree in Marketing, business administration, Engineering, medical technology, clinical science required
• Proven min 7 year experience in the medical technology industry required, preferably in the patient monitoring, CTG technology sector required
• Proven prior 7 year experience in category / product management, marketing, sales, technical support, clinical support or clinical management essential required
• Proven prior managerial experience prefered
• Excellent standard of English and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Physically fit to travel internationally
  
  

Personal Qualities:

customer-oriented and commercial mindset,

good analytical and conceptual skills,

excellent interpersonal skills

self-starter

affinity for medical technologies and procedures

Permissions:

Supervision/Management of Others: 1 direct report

Internal and External Contacts:

Main contacts, internal: global marketing and product management, R&D, sales, Regulatiry, Quality

Main contacts, external: Thought leaders, customers, distributors, suppliers

Special Features/Conditions:

UK and international travels

Disclaimer:

The above information in this description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not contain nor is it intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Where you make a difference

To us it matters not only what we do, but also how we do it. There are four components of our culture:

Diversity & Inclusion - we view diversity as a driver of innovation & a catalyst for our global growth

Winning as a team - where members of our team are empowered to make decisions at the right level

Leadership style - being visible, connecting with others and leading by example

Our core values - Passion, Collaboration, Openness, Ownership & Excellence

Please be aware that by applying for this role, you are giving Huntleigh permission to store your information.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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About Arjo

At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.

For more information about Arjo visit www.arjo.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Hospitals and Health Care, and Retail Office Equipment

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