Product Manager at SteriGenics International in Oak Brook, IL

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Product Manager will support the commercial success of our medical businesses with a focus on driving revenue growth in the Pharma market across different disciplines, such as promotional programs, campaigns, messaging, product knowledge/support, and cross-business unit opportunities. Key responsibilities include providing market knowledge and support, formulating marketing and sales strategies and the successful execution of marketing programs. This position will have no direct reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support development of annual marketing plans and lead key marketing initiatives to help drive revenue for the business
• Actively mine voice of customer (VOC) & market insights and leverage market research, competitive intelligence to advance strategy and messaging
• Serve as the pharmaceutical industry subject matter expert to support cross functional decision making and broad based business strategy
• Lead the development and execution of sales training and communications to ensure the sales organization is properly trained for customer engagements and equipped to execute programs, including the use of marketing materials
• Create and maintain effective marketing content, traditional /digital collateral, advertising campaigns and sales tools
• Manage resources, timelines and budgets associated with projects in areas of responsibility
• Represent Sterigenics at external, customer facing events to further understanding of VOC, market insights and trends and ensure our strategies are appropriately aligned
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional working relationships within Sterigenics and across Sotera Health and sister BUs, Nordion and Nelson Labs
• Identify and grow relationships with appropriate industry associations, special interest groups and thought leaders/influencers
• Maintain a working knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Provide prompt response and support to sales organization

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or other related disciplines
• 4+ years of product management, marketing, or sales experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of the pharmaceutical manufacturers’ supply chain across the product lifecycle
• Exhibit a strong sense of urgency for executing strategic plans and achieving product revenue goals
• Strong analytical and communication skills (oral and written)
• Demonstrated creative, innovative thinker with program/lead gen design and execution experience
• Attested project leadership and critical thinking skills
• Proficient at managing multiple projects with tight and often competing deadlines
• Digital and media management experience (social media, editorial calendars, eblasts)
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications including: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work remotely or in an office setting
• Experience or exposure to using non-sales channel marketing, including the use of seminars, webinars, key opinion leaders, peer to peer education programs a plus
• Global experience helpful