About Applied Medical
Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a strong global reputation in healthcare. Our proven commitment to innovation has fueled our rapid business growth and expansion for more than 30 years, with a vertically integrated business model enabling our team members to develop technologies that enhance clinical care. We believe in the power of working together to make a meaningful and positive difference and have curated an environment where team members of diverse backgrounds are valued, challenged, and acknowledged.
Position Description
The incumbent will lead the management of the entire product/program life cycle. This includes being a team resource and expert through the various stages of product/program life cycles, including but not limited to research on clinical/customer needs, R&D, sales trials, product launch, post market surveillance, inventory management, and field support. Work closely with the global Clinical Development teams and align on strategies and best practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of strategies and implementation to increase market adoption and penetration of Applied’s best solutions.
- Develop expertise of how our devices/programs are used by customers and maintain knowledge of main competition.
- Provide leadership and expertise for any product/program development or enhancement projects, including but not limited to the design input, design validation, hazard analysis, Clinical Data research and compilation, post-market surveillance, complaints, labels & Instructions for Use (IFU) and pricing.
- Forge relationships with thought leaders in their respective markets to enhance understanding of clinical needs.
- Contribute to strategic decision-making for product/program life cycle.
- Manage sales trials or education projects relating to product/program launches or improvements.
- Protect and build product brands, including participation and contribution to organized national and international meetings and congresses.
- Mentor team members and act as a recognized resource to local team.
- Contribute to selection of appropriate team members.
- Assist in other cross-functional and interdepartmental projects that may require support.
Working Relationships
- Clinical Development team functions include mentoring and providing expertise to Clinical Development team members.
- Product/Program related projects may require cooperation with Engineering, Market Implementation, Branding, Regulatory, Education and Field Implementation teams.
- General product/program, competitive analysis and relevant reports should be shared and presented to the global Clinical Development team members.
- Product/program launches and trade shows (domestic and international) will require collaboration with the Education, Branding, Market Implementation, Field Implementation and global Clinical Development teams.
- Pricing changes and obsolescence projects will require cooperation with Senior Management, Clinical Development, Customer Relations, Field Operations, Contracts, international Customer Relations, and international Operations teams.
- Creation and updates to, product support material (PSM) and customer correspondence require collaboration with the Market Implementation and Branding teams.
- Support for Clinical Evaluation and post-market surveillance may require interface with Field Implementation, international and domestic Customer Relations, Regulatory, Field Operations and global Clinical Development teams.
Job Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to facilitate collaboration among the team
- Ability to formulate and critically assess reports and present findings
- Ability to execute tasks quickly and with accuracy and consistency
- Ability to facilitate communication amongst cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Education and/or Formal Training:
- University Graduate
- Basic mathematics and analysis
- Statistics (preferred)
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of project/product management expertise (medical device industry preferred)
- Experience in giving presentations
- Data mining and analysis (preferred)
- OR experience (preferred)
Working Environment
- The role will be performed in an office environment with needs to be at customers’ sites, and/or meeting/congress locations (domestically and internationally). Occasional need to travel internationally.
Applied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.