Sr Product Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Significantly contributes to the development and maintenance of portfolio pipeline/roadmap and marketing plan.

• Develops product specific targeting and positioning, aids in development of similar on portfolio level.

• Contributes to the identification/scoping of new product opportunities.

• Very good understanding of multiple product categories within the business, seen as an SME in one or more categories. Fields technical/product related questions for multiple categories within the business.

• Influence and execute upon Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM) strategy for one or multiple categories within the business.

• Independently develops pricing for responsible areas/products consistent with Marketing strategy and brand positioning.

• Leads development of new marketing channels and tools.

• Lead customer facing activities like VOC (voice of customer) and CCD (customer centric design).

• Partner with customers, internal and external key opinion leaders (KOLs) to develop strategies that meet clinical/business needs.

• Leads multiple members of a cross-functional team along with key internal/external stakeholders to through new product development (NPD) process.

• Oversees all packaging design and labeling for responsible product(s), ensuring conformance to all regulatory standards for both domestic and international markets.

• Stay focused on the essentials (driving clarity into situations) while solving the most important business requirements first.

• Continuously analyze trade research on the product offerings inclusive of competitive, client, pricing and industry trending to develop offerings that compliment company portfolio and provide our customers an advantage in attracting/retaining their clients.

• Provide new ideas and concepts that contribute to enhanced customer experience (and their clients), expand product capabilities and set us apart from our competition.

• Serve as a direct customer advocate and as an advocate for our customer clients in product / services development.

• Ability to prioritize product requirements and develop phased plans. Work across internal (and external) teams on the development of various products and initiatives to launch new products successfully as well as working with internal marketing and data scientists to prototype new approaches.

• Manage vendor relationships as appropriate for product development and supply.

• Continuously monitor, measure and report on key business metrics. Identify areas for improvement.

• Develop business cases for appropriate investment levels based on market demand, customer pain and strategic goals.

• Become the go to company resource on assigned product(s)

• Visit customers and attend industry events.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Must be proficient in project management knowledge & skills

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite

• Possesses excellent public presentation skills both internal and external customer-facing at industry trade shows and customer locations

• Demonstrates leadership on and participate in cross-functional team(s)

• Demonstrates the development of products that are innovative and unique leveraging an understanding of the challenges already existing in current products

• Demonstrates knowledgeable and skills of vendor and partnership management

• Knowledge of Medical Device Regulations preferred

• Technical background in product development preferred

• Knowledge of the Dental market including the business of dentistry is preferred

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong understanding of industry practices

• Strong proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures

• Good planning/organizational skills and techniques

• Strong decision making, analysis and problem solving skills with ability to multi-task

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Good presentation and public speaking skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• Good conflict resolution skills and ability to deliver difficult messages

• Ability to build partnerships at all levels within the company, begin to build partnerships externally

• Resolve complex issues in effective ways

• Good negotiating skills

• Specialist in multiple technical and/or business skills

• Ability to cultivate and develop lasting internal and external customer relations

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

Typically 5 to 7 or more years of increasing responsibility in terms of any applicable professional experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent a plus. May hold one or more industry certifications; professional certification may be required to advance.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.

The posted range for this position is $71,993-$125,987, which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc.

This position is eligible for a bonus not reflected in the posted range.

Other benefits available include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, time off, Paid Parental Leave, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Educational Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. 

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