Product Manager

Position Summary
 

The Product Manager (PM) is responsible for leading the planning and execution of Marketing Plan (Strategic and Tactical initiatives) with the collaborative work with the various internal and external stakeholders. The primary objective is to achieve a yearly business target and to develop a source of business growth for the mid-term period. This position is also responsible for managing the assigned product portfolio to make sure that the products are safely and effectively used by our customers in the market.

This position is to report to Product Marketing Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
1.    Drive Business Performance and Optimize Investments
    Achieve BP targets for assigned products with tight collaborative work with the sales department.
    Manage expenses effectively within budget and make efficient investments.
    Properly manage promotional materials and fixed assets related to assigned products.
    Maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned products.
2.    Manage Market Intelligence
    Timely acquisition and analysis of market trends, customer trends, and competitor information both domestically and internationally.
    Apply gathered information to develop MKTG strategies and sales plans for assigned products.
3.    Lead Product Strategy New Product Launch
    Plan how to launch new products into the market.
    Collaborate with departments domestically and globally to execute MKTG plans and maximize product value to drive business.
    Develop and execute communication strategies based on MKTG strategies for assigned products.
    Collaborate with internal stakeholders domestically and globally to build differentiation evidence against competitors.
4.    Develop Customer Relationship
    Build and maintain good relationships with key customers and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) related to assigned products.
Qualifications
    Bachelor’s degree (4 years college degree) or more
    Minimum of 3 years of experience as a marketing role in the medical industry (medical device or pharmaceutical)
    Minimum of 5 years of professional career in the medical industry (medical device or pharmaceutical) 
    Knowledge of the medical environment, medical economics, administration, and competitors at a level sufficient to conduct various analyses.
    Proven track records as a team leader or project leader with project management skill
    Business level in English (TOEIC: 730 or above), and Native level in Japanese
    Location - The primary work location is Tokyo office. (Remote work arrangements are also available)

The future career opportunities
    To become a product marketing manager (people manager) among product management group.
    To expand marketing experience/career to Digital Marketing, Professional Education, and Strategic Marketing among the marketing group.
    To try to various available position among ASP global or Fortive through the corporate’s career opportunity program.
 

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

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About Advanced Sterilization Products

ASP is a leading global provider of innovative sterilization and disinfection solutions, and a pioneer of low-temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization technology.ASP’s mission is to protect patients during their most critical moments. We support healthcare facilities in the fight to protect patients against hospital acquired infections, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. ASP’s products, which are sold globally, include the STERRAD system for sterilizing instruments and the EVOTECH and ENDOCLENS systems for endoscope reprocessing and cleaning.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.