Job Description
We are seeking a Global Product Manager for Services and Partnerships to drive global market share of our solutions. This role is responsible for owning existing product portfolios and lifecycles, defining future solutions aligned with company strategy, including launches and ownership of KPIs and revenue targets.
Downstream Responsibilities:
* Manage existing and new portfolios from initial idea of innovation to launches, including pricing, positioning, value proposition, setup in systems, registrations, and commercialization in markets.
* Define portfolio growth targets and KPIs and budgets, and track them together with revenue targets, proposing countermeasures to drive global market share of our solutions.
* Drive product launches with regional sales/marketing organizations worldwide.
* Analyze performance solutions/products and help drive sales by partnering with regions.
* Identify, interact, and build relationships with key internal/external stakeholders and industry experts.
* Support global and regional events and assist countries in selected training activities.
Upstream Responsibilities:
* Identify opportunities to grow global market share together with regional organizations.
* Develop long-term roadmaps of innovations, strategies, and business cases for new or improved products and services derived from customer needs, sales inputs, global trends, and regional opportunities.
* Provide input to the overall product portfolio strategy following the project funnel and prioritization process.
* Support product development projects in close cooperation with Project Management, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs, or third-parties, to create value, meet target deadlines, and cost targets.
* Define the complete Marketing-Mix and T&E approach, key talking points, content, and claims for collateral hand in hand with supporting functions.
* Manage the lifecycle of portfolios on a global scale.
Job Requirements:
Critical Knowledge and Qualifications:
* Solid education in Marketing or Product Management
* BA/BSc or equivalent; Certified Dental Technician or Master's degree in Business Administration or Engineering is a plus
Critical Skills/Technical Know-how:
* Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
* Good networker; able to work cross-functionally and cross-regionally in a dynamic environment
* Structured and professional worker
* Willingness to travel
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Good presentation skills
* Diplomatic skills and representative appearance
* Strong, convincing, trustworthy, and highly ethical person
* Team player with excellent teamwork skills
* Work experience in an international environment
* Proven skills and experience in PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word
Critical Experience:
* Proven track record in a previous product management/marketing role to successfully bring new innovation to the market and manage a portfolio
* 5+ years of marketing/product management experience or similar
* Proven management and project management experience (budget/timing/leadership)
* Experience in Pharma/Medical Device/Dentistry is a distinct advantage
* Willingness to travel 20%
Operating Company:
Nobel Biocare