Product Manager III, International Strategy

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

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About the role:

The WATCHMAN International Strategy Product Manager will be responsible for driving commercial strategy for the WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) therapy internationally. They will need to develop an understanding of current and future market dynamics and the competitive landscape across multiple geographies. The role will require the gathering business inputs, identifying commercial opportunities, partnering with R&D on product development and therapy optimization, as well as supporting ongoing marketing activities. They will need to work closely with a cross-functional team (Global Marketing team, Supply Chain, R&D, Project Management, Regulatory, Clinical, and others). They will need to be able to manage multiple commercial and development projects in parallel while being able to operate independently with minimal supervision. They will also need to identify any key gaps in the portfolio and recommend internal development pathways or external partnerships to address those gaps.

The international strategy Product Manager will represent the broader global WATCHMAN team when interacting with physicians at Advisory Boards, Innovation Center visits, tradeshows, and other KOL meetings. They will need to develop product forecasts and launch plans, while also identifying market research needs across various international geographies. They will be responsible for content creation, content delivery, and turning feedback into action plans.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing international marketing and strategy input to for WATCHMAN product cadence over next five+ years.
• Conduct research and utilize data and insights to inform product and commercial strategies. 
• Quantify business objectives and customer needs to inform a high-level product vision and strategic roadmap that delivers value to BSC and customers alike. 
• Measure success of products and programs to determine effectiveness and ongoing marketing activities.
• Effectively communicate status and outcomes of ongoing work with senior leadership stakeholders, while providing thoughtful and strategic recommendations.
• Creation and implementation of global product and clinical strategies designed to support LAAC market growth and WATCHMAN’s competitive advantage across international markets
• Identification of non-product strategies (e.g. clinical studies, digital solutions) to support product pipeline
• Collaborating with marketing team and cross-functional team members to ensure future development plans will deliver overall revenue and profit objectives
• Engage key customers through in-person visits, focus groups, and educational programs to build relationships, share knowledge, develop insights and inform strategic decisions.
• Support WATCHMAN marketing and other functions with annual planning & budgeting

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or healthcare-related field
• 5+ years of successful related business experience, medical device preferred
• 3+ years of product management and strategic commercialization experience
• Ability to travel 20% - 30%, including domestic and international

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree, such as MBA
• Ability to engage and influence cross-functional colleagues
• Experience within the medical device industry
• Ability to engage and influence cross-functional colleagues, even without direct reporting relationships 
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and partner with internal/external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to mobilize key stakeholders and engage leadership
   

Requisition ID: 597933

Minimum Salary: $90800 

Maximum Salary: $172500 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

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