Associate Product Manager - Hybrid

O&M Halyard; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan on day one

Educational assistance

Employer-paid life insurance

Parental leave

HSA & 401(k)

Paid time off

Well-being programs

Discount programs

Job summary

Owens & Minor, a global healthcare solutions provider, is seeking an Associate Product Manager in the US to drive new product development, innovation, and launches. You will work with Market Research, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to bring products to market.

The role offers exposure to senior leadership and opportunities for a high-performing recent graduate to accelerate their career in a fast-paced, data-driven environment focused on healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Business, Marketing, Engineering, Biomedical, or related field).
• Recent graduate (0–2 years experience).
• Top-tier analytical/engineering programs preferred (e.g., Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State).
• Internship or co-op in product mgmt, consulting, engineering, or marketing preferred.
• Experience with Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs) or category management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset; ability to synthesize data into insights.
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; translate tech concepts for business audiences.
• High initiative, curiosity, and ownership in ambiguous environments.
• MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and PowerBI proficiency preferred.
• Interest in healthcare, medical products, or tech-driven industries.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of NPD programs and product roadmap initiatives.
• Assist end-to-end product launch execution; coordinate timelines and milestones.
• Ensure launches adhere to sales activation processes and launch tracker requirements.
• Partner with commercial teams to develop training, launch materials, and sales tools.
• Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Supply Chain for readiness and compliance.
• Develop value propositions, product positioning, and go-to-market assets.
• Analyze launch performance, adoption, and market trends for insights.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Project management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Initiative

Cross-functional collaboration

Data synthesis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

PowerBI

Job description

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.

Global Reach with a Local Touch

• 140+ years serving healthcare
• Over 14,000 teammates worldwide
• Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries
• Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland
• 40+ distribution centers
• Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings
• 1,000 branded medical product suppliers
• 4,000 healthcare partners served

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan-Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
• Educational Assistance-We offer educationalassistanceto all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability-We offer employer-paid life insurance and disabilitycoverage.
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)and401(k)-We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Leave-In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, andadditionaltypes of leave – including parental leave.
• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

Mandatory Pay Range

The anticipated pay range for this role is: up to $80,000 annually. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

Job Summary

The Associate Product Manager will support the execution of global product strategies with a strong focus on new product development (NPD), innovation, and product launches. This role offers early-career talent the opportunity to work on high-impact, visible initiatives across the full product lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams across Market Research, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions.

The position provides direct exposure to senior leadership and meaningful responsibility in delivering new products to market, making it an ideal opportunity for a high-performing recent graduate seeking to accelerate their career in a fast-paced, data-driven environment where they can build foundational product management capabilities while contributing to meaningful healthcare solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Support execution of new product development (NPD) programs and product roadmap initiatives, ensuring alignment to business strategy and customer needs
• Assist in end-to-end product launch execution, coordinating cross-functional deliverables, timelines, and key milestones
• Ensure all product launches adhere to sales activation processes and product launch tracker requirements, driving on-time and high-quality execution
• Partner with commercial teams to develop and deliver product training, launch materials, and sales enablement tools
• Collaborate cross-functionally (R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain) to ensure product readiness, compliance, and successful commercialization
• Support development of value propositions, product positioning, and go-to-market assets
• Analyze launch performance, product adoption, and market trends to generate data-driven insights and recommendations
• Conduct competitive intelligence and market analysis to inform product strategy and innovation opportunities
• Maintain product data accuracy and support product setup within internal systems.
• Drive disciplined execution by tracking risks, dependencies, and progress against key deliverables

Qualifying Expereince

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Business, Marketing, Engineering, Biomedical, or related field)
• Recent graduate (0–2 years experience) with strong academic achievement
• Preference for candidates from top-tier analytical and engineering programs (e.g., Georgia Institute of Technology, Kennesaw State University)
• Internship or co-op experience in product management, consulting, engineering, or marketing strongly preferred.
• Experience with Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs) or category management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with ability to synthesize data into actionable insights
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences
• High degree of initiative, curiosity, and ownership in ambiguous environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and PowerBI (Preferred)
• Interest in healthcare, medical products, or technology-driven industries

Additional Requirements

• Exposure to new product development or stage-gate processes
• Basic understanding of financial modeling, pricing, or business case development
• Experience working in cross-functional or team-based project environments
• Familiarity with data analysis tools or structured problem-solving frameworks
• Inside working conditions.
• Flexibility to support both US Eastern and Asia time zones
• Up to 15% international travel.
• Open to remote / hybrid in-office work with regional travel as necessary.

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.