ARTHREX AUSTRALIA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary Requirements:

Main Objective:

The Product Manager Hip Arthroplasty is responsible for supporting product marketing activity, portfolio lifecycle management, launch execution and market development for the hip arthroplasty portfolio transitioning from Corin to Arthrex. Reporting to the Manager, Product Marketing - Hip & Knee Arthroplasty, this role translates clinical insight, surgeon feedback, commercial priorities and portfolio direction into practical go-to-market support, compliant promotional activity, field enablement and business integration execution. Working closely with Sales, Medical Education, Operations, RAQA, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing Communications and regional or global product stakeholders, the role supports the positioning, launch and ongoing management of the hip arthroplasty portfolio in a way that promotes sustainable growth, customer confidence and Arthrex’s mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better®.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support product marketing strategy and execution for the hip arthroplasty portfolio across ANZ, including portfolio positioning, launch priorities, lifecycle activities and market development support. 
• Contribute to the successful transition of the Corin hip portfolio into Arthrex by supporting product information alignment, messaging, field enablement, customer communications and operating rhythms consistent with Arthrex standards. 
• Partner with Sales, Business Development Managers, Clinical Specialists and field leaders to support customer engagement, surgeon education and practical field execution plans for hip arthroplasty. 
• Act as a product marketing contact for hip arthroplasty matters, escalating strategic, commercial or cross-portfolio issues to the Manager, Product Marketing - Hip & Knee Arthroplasty as appropriate. 
• Capture and communicate voice of customer and voice of field insights for hip arthroplasty, including surgeon feedback, clinical observations, market trends and competitor activity. 
• Develop and maintain product positioning, key messages, value propositions and compliant collateral to support the Corin-to-Arthrex transition and ongoing hip portfolio growth. 
• Support launch readiness planning for new or transitioned hip arthroplasty products, including messaging, training needs, collateral, inventory considerations, stakeholder briefings and customer-facing support materials. 
• Partner with Medical Education to support surgeon education, training pathways, clinical events and faculty engagement aligned to portfolio strategy and compliance requirements. 
• Work with RAQA, Legal and Compliance to ensure hip product marketing activity, promotional materials and customer communications are reviewed and approved in accordance with applicable requirements. 
• Coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Demand Planning and Customer Service to support product availability, lifecycle planning, inventory discipline and customer experience. 
• Maintain structured hip portfolio plans, reports and recommendations covering market opportunity, competitive position, product performance, launch status, risks and growth priorities. 
• Analyse sales data, procedure trends, market share, customer feedback and competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities, gaps and portfolio support priorities for hip arthroplasty. 
• Provide product, market and commercial inputs to support pricing, forecast and business case activity in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Build product expertise across the commercial organisation through clear training materials, field briefings, deep-dive sessions and practical hip product guidance. 
• Support key customers, surgeon and KOL engagement in partnership with Sales, Medical Education and business leadership, ensuring interactions are professional, compliant and aligned to business priorities. 
• Attend relevant congresses, workshops, customer meetings and field activities to maintain hip arthroplasty market insight and identify competitive observations, clinical trends and portfolio opportunities. 
• Maintain knowledge of Corin and Arthrex hip arthroplasty systems, associated instrumentation, workflow considerations, clinical applications and customer support requirements. 
• Prepare monthly or periodic updates for Product Marketing, Commercial Leadership and other stakeholders covering progress, risks, launch readiness, commercial insights and recommended actions. 
• Contribute to cross-functional integration activity, ensuring hip product marketing deliverables support employee, customer and business continuity through the Corin transition. 
• May travel domestically and internationally as required to support product launches, customer engagement, training, congresses and business integration priorities. 

Incidental Duties:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, and additional duties may be assigned as required by management.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Science, Health, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline preferred. 
• Minimum five to seven years’ experience in medical device product marketing, product management, sales, clinical support or commercial roles, preferably within orthopaedics. 
• Demonstrated experience with hip arthroplasty, joint replacement, reconstruction or equivalent orthopaedic portfolios strongly preferred. 
• Experience supporting product launches, portfolio lifecycle activity, field enablement and go-to-market execution in a medical device environment. 
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including Sales, Medical Education, RAQA, Legal, Compliance, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Marketing Communications. 
• Experience supporting business integration, portfolio transition, distributor or acquired-product integration activity is advantageous. 
• Strong understanding of clinical environments, surgeon engagement, customer decision drivers and compliance expectations within medical device markets. 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialised Courses and/or Training:

• Strong product marketing, portfolio management and commercial execution capability within medical devices or a comparable healthcare environment. 
• Credibility in orthopaedic arthroplasty markets, including the ability to understand clinical needs, customer requirements and product differentiation. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical and clinical information into clear commercial messaging. 
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across commercial, clinical, operational, regulatory and compliance functions. 
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, launch timelines, integration requirements and cross-functional deliverables. 
• Strong analytical capability, including the ability to interpret sales data, market trends, customer feedback and competitive intelligence. 
• High attention to detail and strong judgement in managing product information, promotional materials, approvals and customer-facing communications. 
• Ability to lead through influence, build trust with stakeholders and support field teams with practical, timely and commercially relevant guidance. 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialised Courses and/or Training:

• Leadership: Takes ownership of hip arthroplasty portfolio priorities, provides clear recommendations and supports stakeholders through disciplined, well-organised execution. 
• Collaboration: Works effectively across Product Marketing, Sales, Medical Education, Operations, RAQA, Legal, Compliance, Finance and global or regional teams to deliver aligned outcomes. 
• Customer Focus: Maintains strong understanding of surgeon, hospital and field needs and translates insights into practical product marketing support. 
• Integrity and Compliance: Ensures product marketing activities, materials and customer interactions are accurate, professional and aligned with applicable requirements. 
• Innovation: Identifies opportunities to improve hip portfolio positioning, field enablement, launch processes and customer engagement as the Corin portfolio transitions into Arthrex. 

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and relevant business reporting, CRM or product information systems. Ability to prepare, analyse and present product, market and commercial information in a clear and professional format.  

Reasoning Ability:   

Ability to define and analyse product, market and customer-related problems, collect and interpret relevant clinical, commercial and operational information, and apply sound judgement to develop practical recommendations. Ability to assess risk, balance competing priorities and make well-reasoned decisions in situations involving integration activity, launch readiness, hip product lifecycle management and cross-functional dependencies.   

Mathematical Skills: 

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical and analytical concepts required for product marketing and commercial activity, including sales analysis, market opportunity assessment, forecasting inputs, budget tracking, pricing support, procedure trends and performance reporting.   

Language and Communication Skills: 

Ability to communicate clearly, professionally and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including Sales, Medical Education, customers, surgeons, distributors or partners, and regional or global teams. Strong written communication skills for product messaging, reports, launch materials, training content and stakeholder updates. Ability to explain complex clinical, technical or commercial information in a clear and practical manner.   

Physical Demands: 

The role must be performed safely and in accordance with applicable workplace health and safety requirements. The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be required to perform the inherent requirements of the role. The employee is regularly required to communicate, use a computer and standard office equipment, attend meetings, review product information and occasionally attend clinical, training, congress or customer environments. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals to perform the inherent requirements of the role, consistent with applicable law and business requirements.    

Vision Requirements: 

The role requires the ability to read documents, view screens, review product and technical information, assess visual materials and identify information required for safe and effective performance of the role. Reasonable adjustments may be made where required and appropriate.   

Work Environment: 

The role is primarily performed in a professional office, hybrid and field-support environment, with regular use of computers, communication devices and standard office equipment. The role requires domestic and occasional international attendance at customer sites, clinical environments, training programs, congresses, supplier or partner locations, and other approved business locations, sometimes outside standard business hours or across time zones. The work environment may involve competing priorities, time-sensitive launch or integration requirements, collaboration across functions and coordination across different time zones. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals to perform the inherent requirements of the role, consistent with applicable law and business requirements.