Global Portfolio Manager

Össur; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer 1

9 paid holidays

13 vacation days

8 sick days

Parental bonding

Job summary

Össur is seeking a Global Portfolio Manager to analyze market data, forecast performance, and coordinate cross-functional teams for portfolio launches and transitions. The role focuses on lifecycle management and leveraging insights to drive strategic portfolio decisions.

Required 4+ years of product management experience in medical devices, BS/BA with MBA preferred, and strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of product management experience in medical devices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop and write clear communications for Sales/Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist with portfolio lifecycle management, launches, and discontinuations.
• Analyze market intelligence, customer feedback, and sales performance to identify opportunities and risks.
• Coordinate with Marketing, R&D, Operations, Supply Chain and regional teams to execute portfolio initiatives.

Skills

Product management

Education

BS/BA degree

MBA (beneficial)

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

Össur is a leading global provider of innovative mobility solutions that help people live a Life Without Limitations®. Significant ongoing investment in research and development has led to over 2,100 patents, award-winning designs, and successful clinical outcomes. Össur is focused on improving people’s mobility through the delivery of Prosthetics and Bracing & Supports solutions. Helping people live a Life Without Limitations is why we exist as a company.

About the Role

The Portfolio Manager supports the management and optimization of an assigned product portfolio through portfolio analysis, lifecycle management, and cross-functional project coordination. The role assists with product introductions, enhancements, launches, and portfolio rationalization activities while ensuring alignment with global strategy and portfolio objectives. Working closely with cross-functional teams the Global Portfolio Manager gathers and analyzes market intelligence, customer feedback, sales performance, and financial data to support portfolio decision-making. The role contributes to business case development, monitors portfolio KPIs, coordinates product-related projects, and supports successful product launches and portfolio transitions. Success in this role requires strong analytical and project management skills, attention to detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to collaborate effectively across global and regional stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

Support the management of the product portfolio throughout its lifecycle, including product introductions, enhancements, launches, and discontinuations. Assist in gathering and analyzing market intelligence, customer feedback, competitive insights, and industry trends to identify portfolio opportunities and risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Academy, R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, and regional commercial teams to support portfolio initiatives and project execution. Monitor and analyze product performance, sales trends, revenue, profitability, and forecast data, and prepare regular reports and recommendations. Contribute to the development of business cases, financial analyses, and portfolio recommendations to support decision-making. Support the creation and maintenance of product roadmaps, portfolio plans, and lifecycle management activities. Assist with new product development projects by coordinating activities, tracking milestones, and ensuring project deliverables are completed on schedule. Help prepare product positioning materials, marketing claims, sales tools, and product presentations in collaboration with Marketing and regional teams. Support product launch planning and execution by coordinating launch activities and ensuring readiness across key functions. Coordinate product-related communications and maintain product documentation, specifications, and portfolio records. Monitor supply chain and inventory impacts related to portfolio changes and support product transition and migration activities. Participate in post-market feedback collection and customer insight initiatives to identify opportunities for continuous product improvement. Demonstrate company values and contribute to a collaborative, customer-focused, and results-oriented culture.

Who You Are

4+ years of product management experience is required, preferably in the medical device industry. BS/BA degree, and an MBA in Business Management are beneficial. Proven and demonstrated product development experience successfully managing new product launches. Self-starter; ability to take initiative and to seek guidance when appropriate. Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills in group and one‑on‑one settings. Includes ability to outline and write clear communications that are effective and usable by Sales and/or Engineering. Strong organization, time management, and project management skills. Market research (both primary and secondary) and analysis skills desired. Computer skills are required, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Approximately 25% travel is required.

Why You’ll Feel Good Working Here

Join our team if you want to make a lasting impact; we will support you along the way. We value a diverse working environment and a welcoming and fun company culture We empower our colleagues and encourage close collaboration, allowing us to develop the best products and maintain the highest possible standards of care

Competitive Compensation Packages

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution
• 9 paid holidays
• 13 vacation days, birthday and two (2) volunteer day
• 8 sick days within your first year of employment
• Paid Parental Bonding

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The US base pay range for this full-time position is $108,416 - $125,068 + benefits + bonus. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay rates. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Embla Medical is a leading global provider of innovative mobility solutions that help people live a Life Without Limitations®. At Embla Medical, we are dedicated to improving people’s mobility. We do this with compassion and innovation, from how we design our award‑winning mobility solutions to how we operate our network of patient care clinics. Embla Medical is home to Össur, a leading global provider of prosthetics and bracing and supports solutions; FIOR & GENTZ, an innovative developer of neuro orthotics; and College Park, creators of custom‑built prosthetic solutions. Embla Medical also provides patients with world‑class care through a global network of Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) facilities, operating under various brand names.

Our People

The way we work is unique. We empower our colleagues worldwide and encourage close collaboration, allowing us to develop the best products and maintain the highest possible standards of care. Our values – honesty, frugality and courage – are the glue that binds us together and form the foundation of our company culture. Joining Embla Medical is not just about doing your job, it’s more than that. The patients we care for depend on us to help them get back their freedom and livelihood. That is what drives us all to go to work, each day.

Embla Medical is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available individual in every job. Embla Medical's equal opportunity policy prohibits all discrimination (based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, military service, pregnancy, child birth or related medical condition, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by local laws around the world). Embla Medical is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all individuals involved in the operations of Embla Medical and prohibits discrimination by any employee of Embla Medical, including supervisors and co-workers.

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