The Product Manager defines and implements strategies addressed to market requirements for the product menu. Performs product management and prepares a marketing support program for a dedicated product line. Provides marketing assistance to field personnel and customers. Leverages scientific expertise to ensure the achievement of the objectives set for the Business Line and collaborates with cross-functional teams to shape tactics, navigate regulatory landscapes, and drive product success.
Key Accountabilities
- Prepare the launch of new products : market research, positioning, competition, publications, and value proposition.
- Stay updated on the market needs and the competitor’s analysis.
- Provide the commercial network with the necessary arguments to counter objections from competitors and customers based on the value-selling method adequately.
- Prepare the necessary marketing material : brochures, catalogs, presentations, digital campaigns, etc.
- Prepare product information necessary for each case, such as product registrations, technical data sheets, safety files, inserts, and anything else mandatory.
- Prepare and participate in Workshops, Congresses, Scientific Sessions, and other events.
- Encourage the evaluation of products to generate scientific articles.
- Participate in the preparation of the tenders, writing the technical part in collaboration with the Sales Application Specialist and tenders department.
- Keep all the data in the computer system (SAP) up to date to guarantee the reliability of the zGP.
- Keep Teams database updated, as well as the Company's website.
- Acts as key marketing technical liaison on all given product lines, providing product and regulatory information to sales, service, and customers.
- Contact with Suppliers regarding product issues, incidences, and updates.
- Work with Logistics to manage all types of product incidents : back orders, stock dimension, purchase equipment forecast, among others.
- Maintain regular communications with technical services on problems with instruments, software, and reagents within the product line.
- Maintain a fluid relationship with the different KOLs and support the commercial network in the visits that require it.
- Provide presentations to customers.
- Train the different members of the commercial network (Area Managers, Key Account Managers, and Sales Application Specialists).
- Manage and drive internal projects with minimal supervision.
- Ensure compliance with Werfen Code of Ethics.
Networking / Key relationships
Commercial team : AMs, KAMs, and SASTechnical Service & HelpLineLogisticsContracting and Customer ServiceQuality Assurance and Regulatory AffairsLegal and ComplianceStrategic Business UnitOther Werfen affiliatesOther Business Units in Spain and PortugalMinimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position
Educationo Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Life Sciences or Medicine is desirable.
o Hematology discipline knowledge is highly valuable.
o Additional degree in business administration, marketing, or equivalent preferred.
Experienceo Minimum three years’ experience either in the IVD industry in a similar position or a Medical or Technical role at a Hospital IVD Laboratory is highly desirable, preferably in the Hematology Laboratory.
Additional Skills / KnowledgeSpanish fluent.
Portuguese, valuable.
Skills & Capabilities :
Business AcumenEffective team-playerAbility to work independently managing assigned projectsCustomer FocusExcellent oral and written communication skillsCreativityOrganizational AgilityAbility to build strong business relationshipsPlanningDrive for ResultsTravel requirements :
Up to 30% of timeTerritoryo Spain and Portugal
o Others, occasionally due to business activity.
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