We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Dec 2024

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

The Medical Surgical portfolio strives to enable earlier diagnosis, better treatment, faster complication-free recovery, and enhanced patient outcomes through less invasive surgical solutions across the care continuum. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

SURGICAL sets the standard for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) by creating innovative surgical products and services that focus on obesity and diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, lung, abdominal wall, pelvic region, and the head and neck.

Reporting to the Global Upstream Marketing Director this role will play a key part in shaping the direction and execution of product development efforts within the Advanced Stapling portfolio to demonstrably increase the value of our product pipeline and drive growth. Portfolio responsibilities will include both robotic and handheld solutions. This person will serve as the marketing core team lead and will have ownership in evaluating market trends, gathering, and assessing customer needs, generating sound business cases, and leading all aspects of marketing deliverables throughout the product development process.

This role will partner closely with other cross functional teams to drive future growth for the Advanced Stapling portfolio to deliver a healthy product pipeline of new potential programs. Additional responsibilities include:

• Product Management:  Support product development decisions for current and future Advanced Stapling products through deep understanding and analysis of the market and customers, Be able to articulate future steps needed to continue the growth trajectory of the business. Generate business plans, market requirements, and supporting materials to align all functional groups behind a common vision for the product portfolio.
• Voice of Customer:  Conduct market research to uncover customer and business insights.  Translate those insights into products and programs that deliver growth for the product category. Provide feedback and insight on the commercial viability of new concepts in the new product development process as well as represent customers in future innovation endeavors. Execute strong research methodology and elevate customer insights across key stakeholders with effective organizational communication.
• Product Launch Excellence: Partner with downstream marketers to develop best in class product launch plans and packages. Champion product to market and provide support to all regions for successful execution of product launch metrics and revenue.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience

 

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Finance or similar degree, MBA desired
• 2+ years of marketing or product management experience within the medical devices/healthcare industry
• Incredible Analytical skills and proficiency in building financial models and assessing strategic opportunities
• Strong understanding of surgical procedures and product performance.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and achievement of business goals.
• Demonstrated ability to learn technical information and apply technical concepts
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a matrix organization.
• Exercises superior judgment in planning, organizing, and executing work, monitors performance and reports program status
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member across cross-functional teams
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated prioritization and organizational skills
• Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities
• Previous product launch and upstream marketing experience
• Knowledge of product development process, and demonstrated leadership in a matrix environment
• Experience in BD&L or strategic planning demanding a sophisticated approach to understanding strategic needs, financial/market models, competitive trends and business impact
• Ability to manage concurrent, complex assignments under limited direction
• Proficiency with a variety of personal computer software applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint