Product Manager

Bd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global medical technology company is looking for a Product Manager to support the Africa region in developing microbiology lab automation solutions. The role involves developing marketing strategies, supporting commercial teams, and ensuring customer experience excellence. The ideal candidate should have a BSc in Microbiology and significant experience in microbiology lab environments. This position offers opportunities for on-site collaboration and professional growth.

Benefits

Exceptional working environment

Learning opportunities alongside inspirational leaders

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a microbiology lab with commercial/product management or marketing.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop marketing strategies and implementation.
• Provide application support and training.
• Forecasting and budgeting input for commercial teams.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Microbiology workflow understanding

Education

BSc degree in Microbiology and/or Medical Laboratory Sciences

Job description

Job Description Summary

An exciting opportunity for a Product Manager to support Africa region in developing and driving the latest technologies in microbiology lab automation solutions within the DS (Diagnostics Solutions) business unit.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible. BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world.

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• in South Africa, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment. A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture.

You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do.

We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health.

At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place. Become a maker of possible with us.

About the role

As the Product Manager covering DS Microbiology & Lab Automation solutions, the role encompasses the development of marketing strategies and implementation with customer support functions. They will align with the commercial teams, DS initiatives, product portfolio, local market trends / data to identify projects for evidence-based generation, KOL engagement and develop marketing strategy & ensure customer experience and centricity excellence by analyzing continual external and internal training / support needs.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Provide application support where needed and standardize training curriculum and matrix for internal and external distributors and direct customers.
• Creating value proposition and evidence for KOL advocacy.
• Assist in tender specifications drafting and response to tenders, when needed.
• Forecasting and budgeting input for the commercial teams (near- and long-term planning).
• Creating marketing plans and strategies in cooperation and alignment with commercial team.
• Driving the vision and implementation.
• Ensuring collateral marketing material is approved via internal marketing standards.
• Arrange and prepare for events / workshops / seminars and KOL engagements based on market needs and strategies.
• Prepare presentations and be the main BD speaker as needed for microbiology expertise topics or projects and cooperation with KOL's in the region.
• Regulatory as necessary to align launch of new products, prioritization of market needs with commercial team and liaison with appropriate regional regulatory teams.
• Empowering, prioritizing and delegation based on needs and support required based on description included herein.

About you

• BSc degree in Microbiology and / or Medical Laboratory Sciences with a strong understanding of Microbiology workflow and international / national guidelines.
• Proven experience in a microbiology lab with commercial / product management or marketing in a similar environment.
• Field communication – supporting the sales team and attending customer meetings as required.
• Understanding of market dynamics and customer needs within the in-vitro diagnostic market (IVD).
• Ability to work autonomously and be capable of independently generating, prioritizing and completing work.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with a desire for self-development.
• Ability to show initiative and a flexible team player.
• Good negotiation skills, decisive but open also to suggestion and dialogue, this person evolves effectively in a complex and consensual multicultural environment and within a highly matrixed organization.

Click to apply if this sounds like you

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry.

For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance.

Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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