Sr. Product Manager

Summary Description

We are seeking a highly motivated upstream marketing professional to join our team! This position requires a naturally curious, self-motivated, analytical yet collaborative personality to fully engage in a key category of dental with high visibility within the organization. Are you excited about a fresh opportunity to segment a target market, establish a deep understanding of customer needs and gain executive support in the creation of a long-term strategic plan? Medical device marketing experience is necessary, and experience in the dental industry a real plus. It is an exciting time to join DENTALEZ in a high impact role. This position reports to the Vice President of Marketing. Essential Requirements and Responsibilities:

Experienced with classical new product development stage-gate processes and the market/customer research required to develop the necessary business case, value proposition and the marketing inputs for new product development

Desire and aptitude to work with CRM, ERP, and BI tools to manage the full product lifecycle

Strong executive presence with the ability to influence in a matrixed organization and high emotional intelligence to work across teams and functions

Experienced with impactful new product launches and refresh campaigns with downstream and marcomm partners for marketing programs, sales tools, digital and printed literature, etc.

Experienced in creating near- and long-term product roadmaps aligned with R&D

Experienced in establishing product sales forecasts and managing financial KPI metrics for product portfolio, including pricing and profitability

Engaging presenter able to elicit confidence and rapport with sales, channel partners and end user customers

Ability to gather competitive intelligence and generate competitive analysis working collaboratively with sales and industry partners and to work directly with customers to gain unique insights and trends

Participate in tradeshows, end user presentations, dealer meetings, and other similar eventsReasoning Abilities:

Ability to thrive in ambiguity and bring clarity in a variety of circumstances (problem definition, data/fact analysis, and draw conclusions)

Ability to seamlessly transition from highly technical to highly relational environments

Must be resourceful and a self-starter with the ability to prioritize and multi-task

Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in technical or business; MBA preferred

7-10 years relevant experience in the medical device or healthcare industry

Downstream marketing or marketing communications experience a plus

Desire to mentor and coach

Strong project management skillsOther Skills:

Read, write, and verbally communicate in English

Proficiency in PC / Windows-based systems; advanced Excel skills a true bonus

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.