Product Manager, Vet Systems

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education within the orthopedic field.  We are actively searching for a Product Manager to manage and lead our initiatives within the Veterinary Systems portfolio.  Within this role, you will help create and manage a portfolio of Veterinary solutions for the most exciting company in medical device.   In so doing, you will partner with a cross-functional team of surgeons and Arthrex employees to provide products which enable surgeons to treat their patients better.

The successful candidate will build relationships with key customers and internal departments to help drive new product innovation and manage existing product lines.  This position is based in Naples, FL and will require some travel. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Main Objective:

• Plans, organizes, and controls assigned vet product line(s) including biologics and/or orthopedics from conceptual stages through product life cycles to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in overall product strategy, research and development requirements, development, and manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products.
• Coordinates technical product development, estimates of potential profits, and release to production specific to the orthobiologic and vet systems family of products and procedures.
• Establishes operational and project objectives and assignments and delegates assignments to project team.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of project team personnel (engineering, manufacturing, procurement, marketing and quality) to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Performs market analysis, product strategy and research and development.
• Conducts surgeon, veterinarian, 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.
• Produce competitive analysis materials comparing product with its key competitors. Establish and maintain relationships with key surgeons and veterinarians.
• Provides technical expertise and training to other departments in support of product development.
• Identifies market potential, establishes pricing and market strategies, estimates potential sales, introduces market, distribution/channel issues, and manages mature product through phase-out.
• Manages the development stage of the product life cycle.
• Responsible for ensuring that all customer requirements are met including the monitoring of test reports, documentation of instructions, etc.
• Defines promotional activities, publicizing the product through the press, sales force, and alternate distribution channels.
• Required Travel up to 30%
• In-office, Naples FL-based position; not remote

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years of Product Management and/or Project Management and/or sales in the field of orthopedics or veterinary required.
• Marketing concentration a plus.
• A combination of both medical device sales and marketing/product management experience or clinical experience.
• Excellent Public speaking and presentation skills are required.

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

• Knowledge of surgical orthopedics, veterinary surgery and/or arthroscopy preferred. 
• Skilled in working with different functions and effectively coordinates their activities to achieve desired results. 
• Excellent listening skills, including the ability to identify and isolate customers concerns or objections, in addition to excellent written and oral communication skills. 

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

• PC, MS office and various and specialized software.
• Must develop and maintain proficiency with the use of orthopedic hand and power tools, arthroscopy equipment, surgical hand instrumentation, centrifuges, and veterinary surgical equipment.

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.