Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for an Product Associate to assist in our initiatives within the Arthroplasty portfolio. The successful candidate will build relationships with key customers and internal departments to help drive new product innovation and manage existing product lines. Excellent interpersonal, presentation and leadership skills along with a Bachelor's degree are essential for this position. The position does require travel.  Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Main Objective:

To assist in the analysis, planning, marketing and organization of a product team in order to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducts market research as it pertains to business segments specific to new product development initiatives.

Assist in the development of marketing materials and sales training documents for new products.

Provides technical expertise and training to other departments in support of product development.

Produces competitive analysis materials comparing product with its key competitors.

Maintains communications and contacts to collect and analyze technical, financial, schedule, and sales information for product line.

Provides expertise in particular product area and develops strategies and applicable portions of the company business plan.

Coordinates product introduction and market exploitation with marketing and sales organizations to ensure maximum penetration of market segment.

Provides continuing product surveillance and management of established product to obtain financial objectives.

Provide technical assistance with complex customer issues as well as consulting services to streamline customer internal management processes.

Prepares technical and financial reviews of the assigned projects and presents information to Senior Managers, business unit management, customer and project team personnel as required.

Conducts surgeon and sales rep product and procedure training.

Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities.

Assists in management of the development stage of the product life cycle with assistance from Product Management.

Defines promotional activities, publicizing the product through the press, sales force, and alternate distribution channels.

Establishes and maintains relationships with key surgeons.

Ability to work with cadavers in a lab setting.

Required travel up to 25%.

In-office, Naples, FL based position; not remote

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Business or Marketing.

MBA preferred.

Proven work experience, such as an internship, in medical device, medical marketing/product management or a clinical environment a plus.

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

Knowledge of human anatomy preferred.

Excellent listening skills, including the ability to identify and isolate customers' concerns or objections.

Excellent communication and public speaking / presentation skills.

Results oriented with a sense of urgency.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Effective decision making.

Creative problem-solving skills.

High level of attention to detail.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.