Global Product Manager (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Position Summary: The Global Product Manager is responsible for the complete product lifecycle management of assigned product categories globally. This includes highly detail-oriented day-to-day management of on-market products within the category as well as new product funnel development, execution through launch, and product obsolescence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Delivers product revenue and margin for category portfolio, leveraging market dynamics, customer insights, product differentiation, and marketing strategies.

  • Manage effective relationships and lines of communication with key stakeholders, including suppliers, customer service, operations, and commercial teams to support business objectives.

  • Works closely with key stakeholders when analyzing the market, competition, clinical, and customer needs to identify customer challenges and develop category strategy and product roadmap to meet customer needs and deliver on business objectives.

  • Creates and implements go-to-market strategies and programs to drive the successful launch of new products, including product training.

  • Develops positioning and value propositions for all products within assigned category and collaborates with Marketing on messaging.

  • Develops all product claims and for maintaining product claims matrices.

  • Manages product lifecycle for the Kerr product portfolio, including identification and execution of product obsolescence, globally or regionally.

  • Serves as product / market expert related to product positioning, competition, product performance and market trends.

  • Maintains a strong understanding of global market dynamics and competitive environment and impact on business unit results.

  • Accountable for pricing strategy and update execution for assigned categories.

  • Attends, understands, and actively participates in Daily Management meetings to stay abreast of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and top priorities. 

  • Champions and participates in continuous improvement activities under the Envista Business System (EBS) to contribute to a high-performing team. 

  • Travels up to 10% travel domestically and internationally via ground and/or air.

Incidental Duties: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This individual must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, where priorities may change rapidly.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field required.

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience required in a highly regulated industry, preferably in the medical device or dental industry. 

  • Experience working through distribution as well as a direct model highly preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Detail-oriented and the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists required.

  • Ability to think critically and in tactical and strategic dimensions simultaneously required.

  • Skills, knowledge, and aptitude to engage, influence, and direct all functions involved in the project required. 

  • Solid organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously required.

  • Strong financial acumen and ability to articulate a business case required.

  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment required.

  • Strong data analytics skills and intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook required. 

  • Proficient in using project management tools to develop schedules, allocate resources, and establish program budgets required. 

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English required.

  • Exceptional presentation skills required.

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Constantly sits.

  • Frequently uses hands and fingers.

  • Occasionally walks and stands.

  • Rarely bends and stoops.

  • Occasionally reaches up/down with arms. 

Target Market Salary Range:

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

$90,900 – $136,400

Operating Company:

Kerr

Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.  Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes.  An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening.  Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.

Operating Company: Kerr
Location: Brea,CA,US
Date Posted: October 18, 2024
Req Number: R5020794

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For 125 years, Kerr has been serving the comprehensive needs of the entire dental care community in pursuit of enhancing oral health. Individual Kerr brands are encompassed within the Kerr Restoratives, Kerr Endodontics, Kerr Rotary, and Kerr TotalCare product lines. We believe in partnership because together, we’re more. We partner with our customers to help them provide the best possible outcome for their patients. We partner with our employees to provide the training, resources, and opportunities that allow each of them to show up every day as their authentic self and thrive. Join a global organization where you have the power to make a difference, and celebrate the difference in others.

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Founded: 1891
Known for: Industry-leading dental consumables
HQ: Orange, California

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For more information, please visit our website.

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Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its partners deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading products, solutions, and technology. Our comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers an estimated 90% of dentists’ clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile.

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