The OpportunityParagon 28, a Zimmer Biomet Company focused on the Foot and Ankle is looking for a Sr Product Manager, Hindfoot and EXFIX to join out team. Shape the future of extremity care. Drive the commercialization, launch, and growth of our cutting-edge Foot & Ankle portfolio. Turn market insights into patient outcomes.
Your Impact- Launch & Grow: Champion high-impact product launches and long-term portfolio growth.
- Strategize & Execute: Blend upstream innovation with downstream commercial excellence.
- Collaborate Globally: Partner with elite surgeons, R&D, Clinical Affairs, and Sales.
- Solve Big Problems: Identify market gaps to boost procedural adoption.
- Lead Cross-Functionally: Unite diverse teams to achieve key business goals.
Who You Are- A Connector: Master at navigating cross-functional team dynamics.
- A Doer: Equally skilled at big-picture strategy and daily execution.
- A Strategist: Expert at turning raw market data into winning products.
- An Achiever: Driven to improve patient lives and hit commercial targets.
The Setup- Reports To: Vice President of Downstream Marketing.
- Partners With: Product Directors and Senior Leadership.
How You'll Create Impact
Essential Responsibilities & DutiesPortfolio Strategy & Innovation- Spot Gaps: Identify unmet clinical needs and market growth opportunities.
- Gather Insights: Lead voice-of-customer, competitive research, and market assessments.
- Build Cases: Create business cases, market analyses, and product requirements.
- Guide R&D: Partner with product development to ensure designs meet customer needs.
- Evaluate Tech: Help assess licensing, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
Product Launches & Commercialization- Execute Launches: Support global product launches and platform expansions.
- Craft Messaging: Develop product positioning, value propositions, and marketing collateral.
- Plan Growth: Contribute to marketing plans, pricing, and revenue forecasts.
- Secure Supply: Partner with Operations on inventory planning and launch readiness.
- Own Ecosystems: Manage solutions across implants, biologics, and workflows.
Sales Enablement & Education- Drive Adoption: Support sales teams with surgeon conversion and procedural adoption.
- Build Tools: Create sales assets, digital content, and procedural guides.
- Run Events: Coordinate surgeon education, cadaver labs, and national meetings.
- Support Field: Serve as the go-to technical resource for reps and customers.
Cross-Functional & Analytics- Unite Teams: Align Sales, Clinical, Regulatory, Finance, and Operations.
- Track Results: Analyze product performance, market trends, and competitor moves.
- Report Progress: Assist with business reviews, forecasts, and international support.
Your Background
Qualifications & RequirementsEducation & Experience- Degree: Bachelor's in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Biology, or related field.
- Experience: 4-6 years in orthopedic sales, marketing, med-ed, or product development.
- Track Record: Proven success supporting medical device development and product launches.
Skills & Knowledge- Clinical Savvy: Strong grasp of orthopedic procedures and surgeon workflows.
- Collaboration: Expert at aligning cross-functional teams from R&D to Supply Chain.
- Execution: Skilled in data analysis, project management, and multitasking.
- Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical & Job Demands- Schedule: Full-time, with occasional evenings and weekends for technical calls/events.
- Mobility: Office-based environment; requires standing or walking up to 8 hours daily.
- Strength: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- OR Readiness: Able to wear a 7-9 lb lead apron for extended periods in operating rooms.
- Compliance: Must obtain and maintain hospital credentialing.
Travel Expectations
30-40% overnight travel. Travel includes surgeon meetings, cadaver labs, sales meetings, educational programs, product launches, industry conferences, and field support activities.
Compensation Data
Salary Range: $130,000-$160,000 USD annually with eligibility for discretionary bonus
