Associate Manager, Product Management

About the position

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the maintenance and growth of product categories: Hearing Screening, Scales, Mechanical BP, Exam Lights, Women's Health & ‘Scopes.
• Work cross functionally as the subject matter authority for these products globally.
• Ownership, development and management of go-to-market strategies and marketing programs from concept to execution and measurement.
• Develop marketing plans, forecasts revenue, maintain status of customer requirements, and recommend marketing opportunities consistent with product line objectives.
• Evaluate business opportunities to define and optimize product positioning through analysis and understanding of target markets, market trends, new technology, customer needs and the competitive environment.
• Represent the global market and provide support for all sustaining projects associated with products in the portfolio.
• Communicate customer feedback to department leaders and evaluate product performance.
• Serve as the internal and external evangelist for the specific product lines by crafting compelling messages and demonstrating benefits and capabilities.
• Manage current on market product life cycles and determine end-of-life strategies.
• Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and international).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in medical device product management, marketing, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in marketing, preferably medical device or other healthcare related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Organized and able to lead multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong financial and analytical skills including Microsoft Office Excel.
• Ability to take actions and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Customer needs focused; collaboration and influencing skills with cross functional team members.
• Ability to build and nurture trusted relationships internally.
• Track record of innovative thinking and execution.
• Makes high quality decisions.
• Is a continuous learner.

Nice-to-haves

• Technical education or background.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage that start on day one.
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Paid holidays and paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
• Family and medical leaves of absence.
• Paid parental leave.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Childcare benefits.