Global Upstream Product Manager- Ophthalmic Diagnostic Devices

Based in Oakland, NJ, Topcon is a comprehensive diagnostic device manufacturer within the worldwide eye care community. It introduced the world’s first commercial back-of-the-eye Spectral Domain (SD) and Swept Source (SS) optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems, which have driven innovation in eye care. More recently, to develop the most efficient, pragmatic and state-of-the-art solutions, Topcon formed a new strategic division, Topcon Healthcare Solutions, whose primary objective is to create world-class software solutions for the eye care industry and beyond. The company's products enable the collection and visualization of a wide range of imaging and clinical data while providing quantitative and clinical analysis capabilities. Topcon’s software gives clinicians access to patient exam data captured from OCTs, Visual Fields, Fundus Cameras, and other Topcon and third-party devices. Topcon leverages its new data management system called Topcon Harmony, where practitioners gain access to both DICOM and non-DICOM information stored in a central, cloud-based environment. Additionally, Topcon now provides an integrated service that connects practitioners to an extensive network of reading services to assist in the management of sight-threatening eye diseases. Product Manager – Ophthalmic Diagnostic Devices Reporting to the Director of Product Management, the Global Upstream Product Manager for Ophthalmic Diagnostic Devices is responsible for the business planning, product definition, and lifecycle management with the goal of achieving Topcon’s strategic objectives and business goals. Taking a customer-focused approach, the Product Manager actively looks to continuously improve their assigned products to meet customer needs today and anticipate changing product needs of tomorrow. The Product Manager is expected to be at the center of all activities surrounding the product, including but not limited to product strategy and roadmap definition, product development planning and validation, product positioning, and lifecycle management. The position interfaces with key opinion leaders, engineers, clinical affairs, medical affairs, clinical development, legal/regulatory experts, marketing, and other teams within Topcon. Responsibilities: Manage the entire product lifecycle from strategic planning to tactical activities Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap to achieve business goals Conduct market research to identify customer needs and trends: Execute (global) customer surveys, focus groups, etc. Work closely with Product Planning, R&D and Regulatory Affairs to shepherd the product enhancement/new product development process Provide product, pricing, distribution and positioning strategy for assigned products Work closely with Downstream Product Managers to provide content for launch messaging, sales training materials, promotional campaign and point of sale collateral materials Work closely with the Medical Affairs team and KOLs to gain clinical literature and validation support for applications of assigned products Monitor performance trends: Gather market data from all sales organizations and customers world-wide, propose sales targets Competitive intelligence: Collect, maintain and disseminate competitive intelligence, about e.g. positioning, selling arguments, clinical research etc. Remain up to date with relevant clinical and reimbursement trends and medical standards. A strong candidate will exhibit the following qualities and experiences: Undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field 3-5 years of experience in product management MBA or advanced degree is preferred Experience in ophthalmology or the medical device industry is a plus Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English Ability to communicate with all levels of the business from sales to top management Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to manage and work cross-functionally in a multi-cultural environment, foreign language skills desirable Experience working with FDA 510(k) process preferred Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Strong leadership and project management skills Willing to travel over weekends and holidays, US and international travel (30%) If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of ophthalmology and have a track record of success in product management, we want to hear from you. Topcon Healthcare sees eye health differently. Our vision is to empower providers with smart and efficient technologies for enhanced patient care. Keeping pace with the ever-changing landscape of the healthcare industry, we offer the latest integrated solutions including advanced multimodal imaging, vendor-neutral data management and groundbreaking remote diagnostic technology. A globally-oriented business, Topcon is focused on developing solutions towards solving societal challenges in the mega-domains of healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. In healthcare, these challenges include increasing eye disease, rising medical costs, access to healthcare and physician shortages. By investing in value-driven innovations, Topcon works to enable people to enjoy good health and a high quality of life.