Product Manager - Trauma(Ortho)

OttoBauthentic; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical devices company in Johannesburg is seeking a Product Manager to oversee strategic marketing initiatives for their Trauma product line. This role requires at least 3 years of sales or marketing experience in medical devices, particularly in Trauma or Orthopaedic fields. Responsibilities include managing product life cycles, conducting market research, and engaging customers to drive product success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales or marketing experience in medical devices.
• Experience in Trauma or related Orthopaedic fields is advantageous.
• Proficiency in creating presentations for large groups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic marketing initiatives for the Trauma product line.
• Conduct market research and analyze customer feedback.
• Engage with customers to drive product success.

Skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Product Manager will oversee the strategic planning and execution of marketing initiatives to launch and promote the Trauma product line within South Africa.

This role includes working closely with cross-functional teams, engaging in market research, advising on demand planning, managing tender submissions, maintaining pricing files, overseeing instrument set management, and fostering strong customer relationships to drive the product’s success.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Life Cycle Management
• Demand Planning
• Tender Submissions
• Maintenance of Price File
• Instrument Set Purchase, Placement, and Maintenance
• Customer Engagement
• Product Expertise
• Event Participation
• Market Research and Analysis
• Customer Feedback and Competitor Insights

KPI

• Sales
• Marketing Strategy
• Demand Planning
• Tender Submission
• Price File
• Set turn optimization
• Customer Engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Marketing, Business, or Life Sciences is advantageous.
• Minimum of 3+ years of sales or marketing experience in medical devices, ideally in Trauma or related Orthopaedic fields.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Executing above, understanding priorities and meeting deadlines at all times
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal skills, including both written and oral communication, with the ability to present to large groups