Principal Product Manager, Distribution and OEM Partnerships

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A Day in the Life                    

We are looking for a Principal Product Manager to join our US ACM Marketing Team. In this role you will be responsible for leading US downstream product marketing activities that drive revenue growth and market share gains. This role will develop and own the marketing initiatives and tactics to further grow the ACM portfolio through strategic collaboration with both distributors and OEM partners. This is a team player and strong collaborator role, focused on team success.

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.  If you are passionate about a career with direct impact on Medtronic’s mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life we hope you consider this role.

A DAY IN THE LIFE: Accountable for portfolio performance including revenue growth, share development, pricing integrity and margin protection with distribution and OEM partners

Enable successful portfolio commercialization through market insights, value-based messaging, launch support and joint marketing initiatives

Develop and deliver product training programs that equip distributor sales teams with the knowledge, tools and messaging needed to effectively promote ACM portfolio

Collaborate with OEM partners on joint go-to-market activities, including product launches, co-marketing initiatives, customer education and market development programs

Create and maintain sales enablement materials, including product literature, competitive positioning, clinical evidence summaries and customer facing marketing collateral

Gather and analyze market, customer and competitive intelligence to identify emerging opportunities, inform product strategy and support growth objectives

Support product launches and portfolio management by coordinating launch activities, developing go-to-market strategies and developing resources needed for successful commercialization

Support strategic account and business development efforts by providing market insights, customer segmentation and commercial analyses that help drive partnership growth

Provide senior management and cross-functional partners with updates, reports and presentations regarding portfolio performance

Evaluate the profitability and feasibility of new products or product enhancements

Align and partner with cross‑functional teams around strategic priorities, milestones and decision points

Serve as a technical advisor, including product demonstrations and resolution of product-related issues

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience in medical device marketing or advanced degree with at least 8 years of experience in medical device marketing

NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field

Master’s Degree in Business Administration

Experience with project and/or program management 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort presenting to internal and external audiences

Demonstrated ability to write effective business plans, marketing plans and product plans

Ability to work well in a cross-functional team, listening effectively to others

Ability to multi-task, work on multiple projects, with good organizational skills

Skilled in using Excel, PowerPoint and Word

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

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If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com .  ‌ Benefits & Compensation   Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.   We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.  

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$160,800.00 - $241,200.00

  This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance ,   Health Savings Account ,   Healthcare Flexible Spending Account ,   Life insurance, Long-term disability leave ,   Dependent daycare spending account ,   Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and   Simple Steps (global well-being program).   The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:   Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match ,   Short-term disability ,   Paid time off ,   Paid holidays ,   Employee Stock Purchase Plan ,   Employee Assistance Program ,   Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and   Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).   Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.   Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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