Product Manager

Atrium Staffing; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% company match

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Our client, a global pharmaceutical company, seeks a Product Manager to oversee a product portfolio and align with marketing leadership for launches and strategic initiatives. The role involves shaping targeting strategies, brand communications, market plans, and commercial programs while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The position requires strong analytical judgment, organizational execution, and the ability to translate market insights into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• At least five years of progressive marketing experience.
• At least two years of experience in the pharmaceutical/medical device/surgical industry.
• Demonstrated experience supporting product launches.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare professional marketing and product marketing strategy.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical/medical device market dynamics.
• Familiarity with FDA and PhRMA regulatory guidelines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and deliver results in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and stakeholder relationship-building skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiation abilities.
• Experience developing formal presentations and communicating complex information clearly.
• Self-directed, entrepreneurial approach with sound business judgment.
• Intermediate computer proficiency and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage product planning, launch readiness, and post-launch performance.
• Analyze market conditions, customer insights, and competitive intelligence to guide business decisions.
• Create and execute product launch programs, tactical plans, and marketing initiatives.
• Develop promotional and non-promotional materials in collaboration with internal teams and external agencies.
• Serve as the primary contact for marketing agencies and coordinate deliverables.
• Plan and manage conferences, speaker programs, advisory boards, and other professional engagements.
• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders.
• Support sales force training and provide materials that enable effective product communication.
• Partner with sales, market access, medical affairs, regulatory, and commercial operations teams.
• Monitor project timelines, coordinate stakeholder input, and help ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare formal presentations and communicate recommendations to leadership and business partners.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Product launches

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Life Sciences

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Client Overview:

Our client is a global pharmaceutical company with research and development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales capabilities. The organization maintains a broad healthcare portfolio and serves customers through an international network of partners, distributors, and subsidiaries. They are seeking a Product Manager to help the team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$130k

Position Overview:

The Product Manager will oversee a product portfolio and collaborate with the Marketing Director to align strategy, optimize performance, and prepare for successful launches. This role will shape targeting strategies, brand communications, market plans, and commercial initiatives while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders. Success in the Product Manager role requires strong analytical judgment, organized execution, and the ability to translate market and customer insights into actionable recommendations. Business travel of approximately 25% is required for customer meetings and industry events.

Responsibilities of the Product Manager:

• Manage product planning, launch readiness, and post-launch performance.
• Analyze market conditions, customer insights, and competitive intelligence to guide business decisions.
• Create and execute product launch programs, tactical plans, and marketing initiatives.
• Develop promotional and non-promotional materials in collaboration with internal teams and external agencies.
• Serve as the primary contact for marketing agencies and coordinate deliverables.
• Plan and manage conferences, speaker programs, advisory boards, and other professional engagements.
• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders.
• Support sales force training and provide materials that enable effective product communication.
• Partner with sales, market access, medical affairs, regulatory, and commercial operations teams.
• Monitor project timelines, coordinate stakeholder input, and help ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare formal presentations and communicate recommendations to leadership and business partners.

Required Experience/Skills for the Product Manager:

• At least five years of progressive marketing experience.
• At least two years of experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, or surgical industry.
• Demonstrated experience supporting product launches.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare professional marketing and product marketing strategy.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical and medical device market dynamics.
• Familiarity with FDA and PhRMA regulatory guidelines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and deliver results in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and stakeholder relationship-building skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiation abilities.
• Experience developing formal presentations and communicating complex information clearly.
• Self-directed, entrepreneurial approach with sound business judgment.
• Intermediate computer proficiency and strong Excel skills.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Product Manager:

• Experience with key opinion leader programs, advisory boards, or speaker initiatives.
• Experience coordinating marketing agencies and conference programs.
• Experience using sales planning analytics to support commercial decisions.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field is required.
• MBA or another advanced degree preferred.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with 5% company match.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.
• Vision insurance.