What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Product Manager position at Medtec?
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The Associate Product Manager will assist with product strategy, development, & marketing for assigned product lines. This role will collaborate across departments, including engineering, sales, marketing, & supply chain, to support product launches, develop growth strategies, & ensure alignment with customer & market needs.
The Associate Product Manager will play a key role in defining product specifications, conducting market research, analyzing competitive landscapes, & assisting in roadmap planning.
This position requires a balance of analytical, strategic, & creative thinking to drive business growth while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered solutions.
The ideal candidate will be willing to travel up to 50% of the time (domestically & internationally) for customer visits, conferences, & internal meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Product Strategy & Market Research:
- Conduct competitive analysis & market research to identify trends, opportunities, & areas for differentiation.
- Maintain relationships with clinical partners to gather insights for product improvement, development efforts & product validation.
- Define customer, market, & product requirements, acting as the Voice of the Customer through the course of development.
- Product Development & Lifecycle Management:
- Assist in managing product roadmaps, prioritizing new development & enhancements based on customer needs, business goals, & resource availability.
- Collaborate with sales, R&D, & engineering teams to ensure product design meets clinical workflow requirements, regulatory standards, & needs of the organization.
- Document product specifications & contribute to defining pricing structures.
- Sales & Marketing Support:
- Assist in the development of marketing plans & content, sales training materials, & promotional efforts.
- Support global sales teams by providing competitive insights, sales aids, & product differentiation messaging.
- Work with finance & marketing teams to align pricing & positioning strategies with revenue & margin goals.
- Product Launch & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Coordinate with operations, supply chain, & manufacturing teams to assist with forecasting, demand planning & inventory management.
- Communicate product development progress & key updates across cross-functional internal teams.
- Support regulatory requirements, including Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs), to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Business Growth & Long-Term Strategy:
- Identify market expansion opportunities & develop strategies to strengthen CQ Medical’s competitive position.
- Collaborate with leadership on pricing models & long-term financial planning.
- Monitor industry trends & emerging technologies to drive product innovation.
- Customer Engagement & User Feedback:
- Participate in Voice of Customer initiatives.
- Collaboration & collection of post-launch product feedback to refine the user experience.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Radiation Therapy, Medical Sciences, Health Administration, or a related field preferred or four years' experience in Product management, medical device marketing, clinical applications, or related fields within the healthcare industry, or a combination of education & experience equivalent to the above requirements.
Preferred Qualifications & Additional Skills
- Experience in radiation oncology products, medical device product management, or healthcare technology.
- Knowledge of regulatory & compliance requirements for medical devices.
- Experience with contract negotiations, business development, or product marketing.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical, research, & problem-solving abilities with a high-level of curiosity.
- Ability to influence without authority & effectively manage cross-functional stakeholder expectations.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively present information & train internal teams, distributors, sales representatives & customers.
- High attention to detail & ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong collaboration skills & experience working with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office & ability to quickly learn new software tools.
