Product Manager – Biologics and Foot and Ankle - Jobs in Waterdown, ON

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About StrykerStryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine. Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.comWho we want:Business-oriented evaluators. People who effectively interpret information to demonstrate the effects of business initiatives, regulation and industry trends for sales, management and leadership teams.Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunitiesCurious learners. People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into realityWhat you will do:Under the direction of the Director of Marketing , this position develops and assists with the implementation of sales and marketing programs for a specific product or product line, including developing and analyzing sales reports to provide market trends, providing support to both internal and external sales staff in answering product inquiries and establishing optimum levels of inventory within their respective portfolio. Customer facing responsibilities include presentations, sales calls and surgical case support. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Marketing team while championing Stryker’s Vision, Promise and Mission.Proactively collaborates with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperationResponsible to live and drive Stryker’s five success factors: Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial ResultsDevelop and manage a comprehensive marketing program for the successful introduction, marketing and sale of assigned products. Program to address pricing and profitability strategies/requirements.Development and implementation of product launch initiatives and product phase out programs.Provide exceptional pre & post sale, product support and maintenance including field sales/visits, sale representative training, customer education and support.Evaluating trends in assigned segments to determine competitive threat or competing technologies, reviewing and analyzing product line sales trends to insure continued overall profitable growth and marketing position.Establish and monitor product life cycles (forecasting) and identify min and max inventory levels for products within portfolio.Develop core marketing materials for sales force and collaborate with US personnel to discuss new and emerging technologies.Review and manage conference / meeting requirements i.e. identify product and personnel needs.Facilitate product training requirements for sales force and other personnel.What you will need:University Degree Required (Preferably in Sciences/Kinesiology and/or Business or Marketing)1+ years of Customer Facing experience Healthcare field preferredStrong presentation skills and comfort level with PowerPoint or similar softwareA strong comfort level in a clinical setting (operating rooms, hospitals, etc.)Ability to consistently produce detail oriented, accurate and professional work of the highest qualityAbility to travel (up to 50% of the time)Bilingual an asset (French and English)Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be consideredKnow someone at StrykerBe sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Learn more about our employee referral program.