Senior Director, Product Marketing, Innovation, Infection Prevention, Global

Working Location: Nationwide 

Workplace Flexibility: Remote

 

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. ​​

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Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

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Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose: 

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy. 

 

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Job Description

The Senior Director of Product Marketing, Innovation leads the global endoscopic reprocessing innovation portfolio from early concept through global market availability. This role defines the long‑term product vision, shapes the innovation roadmap, and ensures solutions deliver meaningful clinical value, meet global regulatory and quality requirements, and achieve sustainable commercial success.

 

Product Marketing – Infection Prevention is responsible for leading and managing a team of Product Managers who oversee the development, launch, and lifecycle management of a global endoscopic reprocessing portfolio.

 

People Management

Sets clear performance expectations, conducts regular performance evaluations, and provides constructive feedback and recognition. Recruits, leads, and develops colleagues to ensure effective utilization, continuous development, and strong performance aligned to both business and individual objectives. Fosters a collaborative, innovative environment that supports professional growth and engagement.

 

Strategic Innovation & Portfolio Leadership

Drives the Infection Prevention Business Unit (IPBU) innovation strategy by identifying emerging clinical needs, technology trends, and competitive dynamics. Translates insights into clear product priorities, business cases, and development pathways that guide concept creation, feasibility assessment, and downstream execution. Ensures innovation initiatives align with long‑range business objectives and support global scalability.

 

End‑to‑End Product Lifecycle Ownership

Leads innovation programs across the full lifecycle - from concept and requirements definition through design, development, regulatory and quality readiness, manufacturing transfer, global launch preparation, and post‑market optimization. Integrates customer, clinical, and operational requirements throughout to ensure safe, effective, and commercially viable finished goods.

 

Cross‑Functional Leadership & Global Collaboration

Provides strong influence across a matrixed organization. Partners with Strategy & Business Planning and Commercialization teams to align on strategic priorities and enable high‑impact launches. Collaborates closely with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Marketing, and regional commercial teams to ensure seamless execution, risk mitigation, and transparency around progress, dependencies, and outcomes.

 

Decision‑Making, Communication & Influence

Drives cross‑functional decision‑making, aligns stakeholders on critical milestones, and ensures organizational readiness for global commercialization. Communicates with clarity and executive‑level storytelling to articulate strategy, justify investments, and maintain visibility with senior leadership. Influences without authority to accelerate development, strengthen global adoption, and foster a high‑performance, innovation‑focused culture.

Job Duties

• Own global portfolio success by translating customer, market, regulatory, and business needs into clear product and development requirements and ensuring effective execution across new product development programs.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing Product Management team by setting expectations, conducting performance reviews, providing coaching and recognition, and building talent depth to support current and future portfolio needs.
• Build deep market and customer insight through structured market research, direct engagement with healthcare professionals, field visits, and participation in trade fairs and congresses to inform innovation and R&D decisions.
• Drive strategic portfolio leadership by monitoring market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and k