Group Marketing Manager High Voltage Therapies
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Group Marketing Manager, High Voltage Therapies
Solutions
works in
Sylmar, CA
in the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division.As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.Lead the organization in leveraging passion about healthcare and technology to impact patients’ lives. The role will be the lead on establishing product strategy and new product development direction in the High Voltage portfolio for Cardiac Rhythm
Management.
This includes implantable cardiac defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization therapies, and novel therapies that provide value to our various customers and improve the standard of care.The leader will work to establish a cohesive vision and strategy on how the portfolio will position Abbott CRM for leadership and work with various stakeholders to ensure the right investments to develop innovative new platforms. This includes development of strategic marketing plans and activities that drive the flow of new products to our customers in a manner that addresses customer needs, and highlights differentiation and value.What You’ll Work OnThe
Group Marketing Manager
is responsible for the product from identification of customer and market needs/wants, to concept and product development, claims and data development, supporting product launch teams, and long range portfolio management. The
Group Marketing Manager
is responsible for assisting in the following activities for their portfolio:Recognition of new products to be developed to meet new market demands, or the creation of new markets; Provides leadership for product/concept justification during funding cycle, and provides similar leadership to product development teamIdentification of new business opportunities through expansion of existing products into new markets, or enhancements of existing products to maximize existing marketsSupport the commercial organizations in achieving Plan/Update objectives.Provides direction and input to all in-house groups such as PMO, Operations, Finance, R&D, Quality, and Regulatory that affect the successful achievement of business objectivesDrives product strategy for all High Voltage products in collaboration with cross functional partners. Leads within the business unit or related sub-functions.The
Group Marketing Manager
is responsible for creating global demand for CRM products in a customer-centric manner (exemplified by high satisfaction of needs, and therefore appropriately differentiated and adding value) by developing and overseeing execution of the strategic marketing plan for Connectivity and Digital Solutions.Customer Insight Development:This includes definition of and segmentation of the market, value proposition, targeting and positioning, claims development, and user needs definition.The
Group Marketing Manager
will need to be able to collect critical qualitative and quantitative data through market research, customer and field engagement and both analyze the data and work with financials to quantify the opportunityCreate clear, compelling, data-driven recommendations, POVs and other deliverables that support annual marketing initiatives by using market research and insights from analytics to shape and refine connectivityUtilize market research, customer input, sales input, and other means to ensure profitable and differentiated products are delivered to market.External Communication- Interface with consultants, marketing research firms, other vendors, and customers to effectively manage and grow business profitably, while maintaining a customer focus woven throughout all activities.Product Strategy Development and Execution:Competition and Positioning- Thoroughly understand competitive offerings and provide
development/commercial
organizations with appropriate positioning to differentiate product(s) versus the competition in a profitable manner that adds value to the customer Product Definition- Ensure that appropriate Customer Requirements/Design Inputs are crafted to guide the development teamDevelop the Marketing Plan- Incorporate all aspects of the strategic directionOffer leadership to R&D and support organizations throughout development cycle (e.g. lead trade-off analysis…customer, financial, and timeline impact)Support downstream marketing and commercial activities where neededAbility to leverage knowledge of product development process to help streamline time to delivery and reduce riskInternal Communication: Responsible for creating a clear line of communication between Global Upstream Marketing and all other areas that affect the product
This include key partners and stakeholders including downstream marketing partners, R&D, Clinical, and Program Management among othersCollaborate effectively across the organizational matrix, with colleagues from a range of disciplines including Marketing, MarCom, Education, Sales, IT and others within our business units and corporate organizations
Team Management:The
Group Marketing Manager
is the portfolio leader and owns the strategic direction of the High Voltage Portfolio and manages Product Managers to drive forward key priorities.The
Group Marketing Manager
will need to be able to lead and develop a team to support their priorities and portfolio plans including recruiting, hiring, coaching and managing product managers.Builds strong relationship with third party suppliers; manages vendors that work on our projects and partners with internal resources (i.e. vendor management, etc.) to develop those relationshipsThrough the observation of market trends, best practices, and new, establish and cultivate a culture of test and learn, continually identifying new test ideas with an eye on improving the customer experience across all device typesThe
Group Marketing Manager
is responsible for achievement of the goals and objectives of Global Marketing, the Division, and each of the Areas.Performance will be monitored versus the annual marketing plan, and execution against the action items and financial objectives.Must ensure compliance with the Quality System, and all Ethics/Compliance guidelines.Must work within budget guidelines.Required QualificationsBachelors Degree (Major/Field of study - Marketing, Business, Life Science/Biomedical Engineering, or Software related field)8-10 years of experience in marketing/product management, including international experience with in a global company.Medical Device Experience.Experience supervising staff, specifically managing managers and producing results through others.Exceptional leadership skills, provide mentoring and development to direct reports and able to work effectively through the direct report to accomplish goals and objectives.Experience prioritizing and managing project initiatives across multiple functions and/or business units. Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business model.Ability to work effectively within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment -- multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong project management, team skills, and influential management.Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.Adept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner and meeting assigned deadlines.Ability to travel, approximately 20%.Must be able to maintain regular and predictable attendance.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s DegreeMedical Device ExperienceApply Now* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
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The base pay for this position is $144,100.00 – $288,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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