Product Manager II (Fluid Management & Critical Care)

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management
* Manage product lifecycle from ideation through obsolescence.
* Own forecasting, pricing strategy, and margin optimization.
* Monitor product performance and adjust strategies to meet revenue and profitability targets.
* Make recommendations for product enhancements and lead specialized teams as needed by identifying problems not met by existing products.
2. Market Research & Insights
* Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive threats.
* Translate insights into actionable strategies that drive differentiation and growth.
* Coordinate Market Research and gather product performance data through various methods.
* Evaluate new product potential through market research and competitive analysis.
* Gathering information about product performance by observation of procedures, questionnaires, interviews and face-to-face discussions.
3. Product Launch & Go-to-Market Execution
* Develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans for new and existing products.
* Lead product launches, including positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies.
* Prepare brochures, sales materials, and marketing forecasts.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, Clinical, Sales, and Operations to ensure alignment and execution.
* Work with product users to identify unmet needs and coordinate with Sales and Manufacturing for customized solutions.
5. Customer & Field Support
* Serve as the voice of the customer in product development and enhancement initiatives.
* Support field teams with product knowledge, competitive positioning, and customer engagement strategies.
6. Sales Enablement & Training
* Develop sales tools, training materials, and promotional content.
* Train sales and engineering staff in clinical application, product features, and competitive positioning.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

* Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.
* Writing
* Sitting
* Standing
* Bending
* Visual acuity
* Color perception
* Depth perception
* Reading
* Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field (MBA or MS preferred).
* Work related experience equivalent to 2-3 years of product management and/or sales experience preferably in medical devices or healthcare.
* Preferred: understanding of fluid management and/or critical care markets.
* Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
* Ability to manage projects efficiently and effectively and to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to act as a team leader with good organizational skills when called upon.
* Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
* Excellent presentation skills and the ability to prepare professional written and oral presentations and market analysis.
* Excellent market research skills and the ability to report research findings with high degrees of validity and reliability.
* Other activities as assigned by manager.

COMPETENCIES

* Product effectiveness/market potential evaluation
* Market research/analyzing
* Sales forecasting
* Product assessment
* Training
* Brochure/sales material preparation and writing
* Problem solving

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category II:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.