Welcome to ZimVie, a publicly traded global company focused on restoring daily life to our patients. Our company is founded on a legacy of established brands, medical experts and over $900M in annual revenue. We design, manufacture, and distribute a comprehensive portfolio of innovative solutions for implant dentistry, spinal surgery, and bone growth stimulation. Our seasoned leadership and dedicated global team of more than 2,700 is focused on shaping an exciting future for ZimVie - we hope you'll consider being a part of it!
Sr Global Upstream Product Manager (Remote)
Job Summary
The mission of the Sr Global Product Manager is to manage the lifetime commercial success of his/her product line(s), acting as the product champion within the company. The ideal candidate will collaborate and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with Regional Sales, Regional Marketing and R&D, managing global products throughout the Product Lifecycle from concept to withdrawal to ensure maximum return on investment is achieved. The Sr Product Manager is expected to become the market expert within the business for their defined area, understanding customer's current and future needs and the strengths and weaknesses of competitors' products, whilst also being able to represent their business segments in front of customers and company leadership as a principal knowledge owner. The Sr Global Product Manager at ZimVie is purpose-driven to meaningfully transform the lives of patient and clinician customers.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Leads the marketing development effort to bring new products from concept through commercialization including market exit Actively participates in assigned project teams and represents global marketing on core teams for product developmentAcquires product information through market research (including but not limited to quant and qual surveys and interviews), data reports, competitive insights and regional input to assure projects meet the needs of the intended markets for clear and comprehensive customer requirement documentation and clear go-to-market and launch plans can be deliveredWorks across multiple internal and external groups such as design, packaging and labeling, regulatory claims, surgical technique generation, advertising, sales force education, etcMaintains high level of product category knowledge through staying current in published information, regional market contacts, surgeon interaction, and industry educational meetingsOwns major brands and/or sub-segment of the portfolioResponsible for cultivating strategy at the brand and/or sub-segment levelEnsures execution of key strategies for the brand and/ or sub-segment levelInteracts closely with Marcom teams or agencies to define clear messaging and visualization for the brands/sub-segments and product launch collateralsDefines clinical evidence plan with the clinical strategic lead for the bands and/or sub-segment.
Expected Areas of Competence
Uses knowledge of existing products, new developments and market needs to formulate strategic and creative marketing plans.Analyzes & presents "voice of customer" inputs that crystallize market needs & prioritize customer needs criteria by regionDevelops a firm understanding of financial trends and performance in specific brand lines.Prepares forecasts, financial models and identifies market shifts and threats.Uses and understands technical medical language to interact with internal and external customers. Translates technical language and discusses it internally in business terms.Assesses brand viability relative to existing products with new product offerings to enhance overall brand offering. Champions the brand through a comprehensive understanding of customer and end-user needs and product positioning relative to the competition.Builds and maintains long-term relationships with high level key opinion leaders, key strategic customers and regional sales teams to promote and support the Zimmer brands.
Education/Experience Requirements
B.A./B.S. desired, preferably including formal studies in Business or EngineeringM.B.A. preferredTypically requires a minimum of five (5) years of marketing experienceExperience in the medical device industry required; dental experience is preferred.
Travel Requirements
10% - 15%
ZimVie is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation, and separation, are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, religious beliefs, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy status (including childbirth, lactation, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), parental status, genetic characteristics or information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.
In addition, ZimVie will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant's disability, religion, religious observances and practices, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals' application for employment. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact [email protected].
ZimVie generally does not sponsor applicant work visas for this position.
Requisition ID: 828
ZimVie is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation, and separation, are considered without regard to race, color, religion, religious beliefs, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, lactation and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.
ZimVie generally does not sponsor applicant work visas for this position.
Requisition ID: 2410