Manager, Product Management | Irvine, CA

Brighter Signals; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

Holiday pay

Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

Volunteer Leave

Military Spouse Time-Off

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager, Product Management for the Vision team in Irvine, CA. You will lead the premium IOL portfolio strategy, work with Field Sales and customers to gather voice of the customer, and drive forecasting, budgeting, and asset creation using Veeva.

The role requires a strong background in ophthalmology or medical devices and the ability to work across functions in a fast-paced environment, with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 9+ years of dynamic business experience in Marketing/Sales or related area.
• 2+ years in medical device or other healthcare regulated environment.
• Ophthalmology experience preferred.
• Experience leading product marketing and portfolio strategy preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Ability to partner cross-functionally in a matrixed organization; informed decision making.
• Position located in Irvine, CA with up to 25% travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic execution of premium IOL portfolio to meet business plan.
• Collaborate with Field Sales and customers to capture voice of the customer.
• Lead forecast process with Demand Planning; propose changes with rationale.
• Manage portfolio budget and ensure communication to Field Sales.
• Align channels, communications plans and conference presence with portfolio strategy.
• Veeva asset creation and approval.
• Translate insights from Global BI and Data Analytics into marketing assets/campaigns.
• Support in-market portfolio with competitive responses and programs.
• Develop training materials and participate in trainings.

Skills

Healthcare Business

Medical Device Industry

Ophthalmology

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Veeva

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Marketing

Job Sub Function

Product Management

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description

About Vision

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for a Manager, Product Management to join our J&J Surgical Vision team. This position is based in Irvine, CA.

Purpose

Manages daily product operations under minimal supervision. Executes the Product Management strategy and employs a customer-centric approach that incorporates the latest innovations in research and development. Creates presentations and reports that highlight key performance indicators and reflect the complexities of the market. Incorporates industry best practices into recurring Product Management processes. Utilizes predictive analytical tools to forecast product performance in the market and recommend product enhancements. Coaches and trains junior colleagues in techniques, processes and responsibilities. Integrates Johnson & Johnson Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision making.

You Will Be Responsible For

• In alignment with the Senior Product Manager, develop and lead the strategic execution of the premium portfolio of IOLs (Presbyopia Correcting IOLs), to achieve growth to meet or exceed Business Plan.
  • Work with Field Sales Organization and Customers to obtain and incorporate feedback and voice of the customer into Premium IOLs plans and strategies.
  • Lead forecast process with Demand Planning, make proposed changes and articulate reasons to believe in leadership reviews.
  • Manage budget for the portfolio to ensure appropriate spending.
  • Ensure appropriate communication of critical information to FSO.
  • Ensure alignment of Channels and Communications plans as well as presence at conferences with the premium portfolio strategy.
  • Veeva, asset creation and approval.
• Work closely with Global Business Insights, Data Analytics and Field Sales Organization partners to understand US customer purchase behavior and needs, translating it into marketing assets, campaigns and/or commercial programs
• Work cross functionally to sustain in-market portfolio including competitive responses strategy, commercial programs, contract strategy, channel plans, value messaging, new assets and maintenance of existing assets, etc.
• Support tactical execution of customer events and tradeshows, symposia, and other annual events.
• Develop and provide input to training materials, presentations and participate in training activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required, MBA is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of dynamic business experience in any of the following areas: Marketing, Sales, or related experience is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in medical device or other healthcare regulated environment is required.
• Ophthalmology experience is preferred.
• Experience running medical device product lines, including leading product marketing and setting strategic direction for product portfolio is preferred.
• The ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced, customer-focused environment is required.
• Demonstrable experience developing and executing successful business plans, and marketing and launching new products, services and programs to the healthcare community is preferred.
• The ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment and be comfortable making informed decisions with incomplete information is required.
• Demonstration of the ability to partner cross functionally in a matrixed organization, influencing without authority is required.
• This position will be located in Irvine, CA and may require up to 25% domestic travel, including some weekends.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills

Healthcare Business, Medical Device Industry

Preferred Skills

Ophthalmology

The anticipated base pay range for this position is

$102,000.00 - $177,100.00

Additional Description For Pay Transparency

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits