Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Senior Manager, Product Marketing - Global

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
  • 5-8 years of experience in product marketing or related functions in medical device, diagnostics, or pharmaceuticals.
  • Strong clinical competency and analytical skills.
  • Proven leadership of cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong intercultural awareness with a global perspective.
  • Willingness to travel at least 25%, including international trips.

Responsibilities

  • Drive upstream marketing strategy and execution throughout product lifecycle.
  • Lead Voice of Customer (VoC) activities to gather user insights.
  • Develop user requirements and collaborate with R&D for product offerings.
  • Conduct primary and secondary research to inform business decisions.
  • Inform and lead internal teams on deliverables within scope of responsibility.
  • Strategically plan and align budgets, timelines, and risks based on market dynamics.
  • Build relationships with healthcare professionals for product advocacy.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on start date.
  • Generous paid vacation and sick time.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
  • On-site childcare, café, and fitness center at select locations.
  • Paid volunteer and charitable donation/match programs.
Full Job Description
Working Location: Massachusetts, Westborough

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Global Product Marketing is a member of the Global Respiratory Business Unit and is responsible for driving upstream marketing strategy and execution across the product lifecycle. Activities are focused on new product development, market expansion, global commercialization initiatives that support sustainable business growth and long-term market leadership.

As a global product marketing leader, the Senior Manager, Global Product Marketing will participate in cross-functional product development teams and is responsible for defining user requirements and translating requirements into specifications, marketing claims, and clinical indications for use. This role will have close collaboration with R&D, RA/QA, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and Regional Marketing. Forecasting, market modelling, and development of business cases experience is preferred.

The individual will develop portfolio strategy to ensure sustainable growth and long-term market leadership within the assigned scope of responsibility. This requires a good understanding of clinical usage, market trends, competitive landscapes, and competitive technologies. The individual will also work closely with Regional Marketing during requirement building and global strategy planning and oversee commercialization efforts of projects to ensure successful product launches.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and self-motivated with excellent analytic, facilitation, and communication skills (both written and verbal). This position will report to the Vice President, Global Product Marketing.

Job Duties

  • Ensure that all business requirements and stage gate deliverables are executed in an effective and in a timely manner within the assigned scope of responsibility.
  • Owner of Voice of Customer (VoC) activities.
  • Develop clear user requirements for future product offerings and collaborate with R&D and cross-functional and external partners to translate user needs into requirements.
  • Collaborate with Market Intelligence to design and execute primary and secondary research to define user requirements and drive business portfolio decisions.
  • Responsible for informing and leading internal cross-functional teams as well as regional marketing teams on business deliverables/requirements within the assigned scope of responsibility.
  • Responsible for strategic planning and driving alignment of plans, budgets, timelines, risk assessment, project progress, and risk mitigation proposals as necessary according to business and market dynamics.
  • Develop and manage relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs) who will champion Olympus products and act as advisors in new product development activities.
  • Develop strong relationships and early collaboration with regional marketing teams to ensure successful product launches.
  • Develop in depth knowledge and clinical expertise within assigned areas of responsibility. This includes being actively engaged in product training, field visits, industry trade shows, educational programs, HCP engagements, etc.


Job Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree required with a major in Marketing, Business or related field.
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in product marketing, product management, or related business functions within the medical device, diagnostics, and/or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong clinical competency and analytical skills.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong intercultural awareness.
  • Global mindset and perspective.
  • Travel a minimum of 25% (including international).
  • Occasional evening and weekend work from home required.
  • Other projects and duties as necessary and assigned.


Preferred:
  • MBA or Master's preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience successfully developing and launching new products in the medical device industry from concept to commercialization.
  • Experienced designing and executing Voice of Customer (VoC) research.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:
  • Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
  • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**


Connected Culture you can embrace:
  • Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
  • Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
  • Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
  • Paid Educational Assistance


*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $134,629.00 - $192,721.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

Let's realize your potential, together.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Massachusetts (US-MA) || Westborough || Marketing

About Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is a subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of optics and reprography products. The company is a leading manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including endoscopes, laparoscopes, and video imaging systems. Olympus Corporation of the Americas was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. The company operates in the Americas region, including North and South America.
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