Global Product Manager - Global Therapy Innovations

Requisition ID:  32943  

 

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

 

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

 

 

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

JOB TITLE: Global Product Manager - Global Therapy Innovations

 

JOB SUMMARY

Working without significant direction, provides product line leadership in the areas of strategic direction and objectives, marketing strategies and sales tools, and product line problem resolution in a particular market area.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Translate customer needs and problems into product conceptualization, development and design objectives, and marketing strategies in conjunction with cross functional partners from areas such as manufacturing, R&D, quality, service, and regional commercial teams. 
• Establishes and is held accountable for the achievement of sales and market share goals for assigned products and service offerings.
• Collects and analyzes market intel and competitor information.  Develops and refines marketing, promotional, and pricing strategies in accordance.
• Assists customers and sales associates through the provision of sales training, clinical in-service assistance,  marketing programs, and other areas as a subject matter expert for assigned product/applications. 
• Manages assigned product lines which includes awareness of product inventory, manufacturing,quality, product sustainment, and other areas of the product lifecycle.  Analyzes and resolves problems as accountable product lead. 
• Provides the highest level of expertise on the assigned products by communicating strategies, direction or general information to cross functional partners. 
• Monitors and analyzes indicators of business performance such as Sales vs. forecast (units, revenue, gross profit), actual vs. plan selling price, product mix, disposables utilization, competitor information, and other relevant marketing factors.
• Develops and implements the introductory business plans for new products, product enhancements, and services to assure proper positioning and strategies.  Develops and coordinates pre-launch, launch and post-launch activities, including commercialization plans and support of got-to-market plans.
• Works closely with the sales organization and marketing managers, to successfully identify business opportunities, support tools, new marketing programs, planning and forecasting in a timely and high quality manner. 
• Provides direction on the design and implementation of promotion, sales force collateral, and customer communication materials to ensure consistency with customer’s needs and the solutions selling approach.
• Evaluates communication and documentation programs and support tools for effectiveness through customer and sales force feedback as well as objective research.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

Education

Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

 

Experience