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

Minimum 7 years experience

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of product applications/therapies and the product markets for which the incumbent has responsibility.
• Extensive knowledge of sales/marketing strategic planning and program delivery.
• Experience with software, data management, and/or service products a plus. Experience in medical device, clinical, or cell and gene therapy products a plus.
• Working knowledge of domestic and worldwide markets and global marketing strategy.
• Ability to assess customer needs and market trends within the context of product and business capabilities and the ability to translate this assessment into workable strategy.
• Requires a thorough understanding of marketplace dynamics as they relate to product, price, promotion, and distribution.
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  
  

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An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

Physical Requirements

Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range: $104,500.00 to $130,600.00 - Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

Target Bonus on Base: 10.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
• Respect – Appreciative of others
• Integrity – Guided by our mission
• Care – Empathetic to patients
• Quality – Committed to excellence
• Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.
  

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.