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Senior Product Manager
About Spinal Elements
Spinal Elements is a Carlsbad, California-based medical device company focused on the design, development, and commercialization of a comprehensive portfolio of systems, products, and technologies for spine surgery procedures. A leading designer, developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative medical devices used in spinal surgical procedures, Spinal Elements combines leading medical device technologies, biologics, and instrumentation to create positive surgical outcomes that exceed surgeon and patient expectations. Spinal Elements has built a reputation delivering innovative and differentiated technologies that enable fundamental shifts in solutions for spine surgery. The company markets a complete portfolio of advanced spinal implant technologies. Learn more at http://www.spinalelements.com/.
About the role:
The Senior Product Manager will serve as a strategic leader in shaping and executing the product and portfolio vision for Spinal Elements’ platform. This role demands a high level of cross-functional leadership, market insight, and clinical acumen to drive innovation, differentiation, and commercial success. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned marketer with deep experience in upstream and downstream product strategy, surgeon engagement, and cross-functional program leadership.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Create and lead strategic business plans for product and portfolio growth
- Manage upstream product marketing objectives including KOL engagement, product inputs, definition, pre-clinical and clinical validation, launch budget, revenue forecasting, and inventory planning
- Oversee product launches and downstream product management including sales collateral, surgeon/distributor targeting, field communications, education, inventory strategy, and lifecycle planning
- Continuously evaluate market trends and competitive dynamics to refine product strategy
- Recommend pricing strategies and monitor marketing budgets and expenditures
- Develop short- and long-range strategies for product and portfolio expansion
- Represent marketing on cross-functional teams interfacing with product development, production, and manufacturing
- Create and optimize processes to maximize marketing effectiveness and operational efficiency
- Collaborate with regional Sales & Market Development teams to validate and execute product launches
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Operations, Quality, Clinical & Regulatory) to drive project progress and portfolio growth
- Manage and participate in cadaveric labs for product development and educational purposes
- Support surgeons in the operating room as a product and subject matter expert
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development
- Other duties as assigned
What Makes You Successful (KSA’s)
- Substantial understanding of the spine and orthopedic device markets
- Ability to analyze market trends and translate insights into actionable strategies
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in customer-facing roles and working with KOLs
- Strategic thinking with strong attention to detail
- Ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet established timelines
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with sales, supply chain, operations, product development, regulatory, and quality teams
- Ability to translate clinical and technical concepts into product requirements
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer skills
- Flexibility to work weekends as needed for marketing and educational events
- Professional representation of the company in diverse business settings
What You’ll Get (Benefits & Perks)
- A full and comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and more
- Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement savings plan (401k) with 4% company match
- Educational reimbursement program
- Travel Assistance Program and Legal Services
- 10 paid company holidays and 1 floating holiday
- 15 days PTO
Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in product management or related field
- Spine and/or orthopedic medical device experience strongly preferred
- Medical device sales experience a plus
Work Authorization
US Work Authorization required
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
Travel
This position generally does not require travel. There may be very rare circumstances where travel may be required but less than 10% of the time.
Compensation
Pay range: $140,000 - $150,000 annual base salary. This position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
Spinal Elements is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Please do not forward resumes to the TA/HR team or Spinal Elements employees. Spinal Elements is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
Salary : $140,000 - $150,000