Overview

The Product Manager will assist in the development and communication of the global strategy for the assigned product line(s), and lead execution in alignment with specialty, division and company business goals, vision and strategy. The Product Manager will manage the total product life cycle (TPLC) of assigned product line(s) from idea inception to obsolescence.

The Urology division of Cook Medical focuses on the diagnostic and therapeutic products with an emphasis on stone management, oncology, voiding dysfunction, and pelvic health. Product line includes ureteral access sheaths, dilation and occlusion balloon catheters, ureteral and urethral stents, stone extraction devices, biopsy needles and forceps, drainage catheters, lasers, and lithotripters.

This is a remote-eligible position open to qualified applicants in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with stakeholders within the Division, Marketing, company Functions, and Operational Units (including R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Engineering, Operations, and other groups) to implement the strategy for assigned product line(s) and ensure consistency in priorities, policies, compliance, processes, structure, and projects.
• Manage the financial health of product line(s) by setting appropriate pricing thresholds, managing margins and cost improvement opportunities, in collaboration with commercial business and other company teams.
• Responsible for the availability and efficiency of assigned product line(s) within the TPLC; collaborate with functional teams and contribute to developing product retirement strategies when necessary.
• Demonstrate and maintain an extensive understanding of relevant market trends, including case volume, the regulatory environment, healthcare economics and the TPLC.
• Develop and drive the product pipeline for assigned product line(s).
• Collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to identify and establish design input requirements, in collaboration with strategic marketing and R&D.
• Responsible to develop and execute an annual strategy and plan for assigned product line(s) containing drivers, limiters, and enablers.
• Lead and complete large and complex projects in a timely manner for planned and unplanned product specific events including, but not limited to, product launches, backorders and recalls, through collaboration with strategic marketing, sales, commercial business, regulatory, R&D, and manufacturing.
• Meet all deadlines for product related responsibilities such as business planning, product forecasts, etc.
• Meet deadlines and complete administrative tasks such as expenses, training, reporting, policy acknowledgements, etc. in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings with customers to understand needs, gain feedback and support the overall business.
• Within scope of responsibility, ensure all quality, regulatory, compliance and product specific requirements are met.
• Understand and be accountable for conducting Cook business with integrity and in compliance with applicable standards including Cook policies.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• College degree in related field and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 5 years relevant work experience, including but not limited to, product management, engineering, sales and/or marketing.
• Advanced degree (Masters or MBA or equivalent) may reduce the years of experience requirement
• Demonstrated experience leading projects or initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in Product Management or equivalent in the medical device industry.
• Models the company standards that others are expected to follow.
• Demonstrates positive and constructive behaviors that drive team cooperation in achieving
• objectives.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, leadership, and presentations skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to think strategically.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Ability to travel internationally, domestically and weekends as needed up to 50%.
• Work under general office environmental conditions.