Product Manager

Job Title: Product Manager

Location: Valencia, CA (on-site)

Department: Product Development

Reports To: Sr. Product Manager

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Job Summary:

The Product Manager carries out the strategic direction of assigned product lines. The Product Manager will be expected to work closely with the key functional areas, including Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Sales to accomplish the goals and objectives for the product.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Duties include one or more of the following:

• Keep abreast of competition relative to their position in pricing, new products and new market developments, advertising, product acceptance, and customer opinion
• Contact "Opinion Leaders" who lecture on new technologies to inform them of our latest product information and to invoke input/participation
• Oversee troubleshooting and product difficulties to determine ongoing product problems, etc.
• Oversee the launch of new product lines by coordinating engineering, manufacturing, and distribution schedules
• Responsible for evaluating product concepts and determining viability
• Lead and drive product development cycle, including financial analysis, product validation, launch plan and market strategy
• Monitor new product performance by tracking sales, reporting performance and profit to management
• Manage troubleshooting and product difficulties to determine ongoing product problems, etc.
• Collect product feedback from surgeons and sales reps
• Attend trade shows and periodically work with field sales personnel in order to stay in touch with sales and customers
• Design trays and caddies for surgical systems
• Create and present education curriculum
• Drive product improvements and communicate product changes
• Sales and product support

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong research, quantitative and analytical abilities
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills and sound interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organizing and prioritizing skills
• Strong attention to detail, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required (Biomedical Engineering preferred)
• Two years of medical device, pharmaceutical, consumer product management experience or channel management, required
• Two years of medical, pharmaceutical or consumer product sales experience, preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Travel up to 25%
• This position works in an open office environment.
• May require extended hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet project deadlines.
• Attend surgeries and stand for long periods of time
• Hand carries medical trays to show surgeons and/or deliver to facilities
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit

TriMed, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.