Global Product Specialist

About the Role We are seeking a Global Product Specialist (GPS) with prior experience leading large-scale early stage New Product Development Projects (NPD) to join our Peripheral team. While this position will be primarily responsible for advancing early-stage NPD projects through the development funnel, the role may also provide some general support to the wider peripheral GPS team as required. The ideal candidate will have experience partnering externally with Key Opinion Leaders and internally across functions to effectively move projects through the development life cycle. As part of the team, you will work closely with external customers and internal team members from various disciplines, including marketing, sales, engineering, manufacturing, biological sciences, clinical medicine, regulatory, clinical affairs, health economics, legal, and business. This position will be located at one of our facilities in Flagstaff, or Phoenix Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement. Responsibilities Navigate the New Product Development Stage Gate process in partnership with the project cross functional leadership team Utilize Gore Business System processes to manage project timelines and implement the problem solving process when needed Work with external vendors to accelerate project timelines Develop product positioning and go-to-market strategies in partnership with the Global Brand Manager Ensure device Fitness for Use throughout the product lifecycle, including defining safety and efficacy requirements in diverse applications Ensure clinical and technical accuracy of external communications (marketing materials, regulatory submissions, etc.) Interface with external clinical customers on product usage, therapeutic needs, and clinical research activities Apply understanding of clinical needs, procedures, and product fitness for use to navigate events, risks, benefits, testing, clinical and regulatory plans Ensure timely investigation, resolution, and communication of product performance and use issues Support manufacturing operations to ensure product quality while promoting efficiency and product supply Required Qualifications Doctorate degree in engineering, science or medicine OR Bachelor's degree in engineering or science (or equivalent professional experience) PLUS one of the following: minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Product Specialist OR a minimum of 4 years of product, project or technical leadership experience in medical device industry Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and in ambiguous situations Experience effectively and successfully interacting with and influencing multiple internal functions (including technical, manufacturing, regulatory, legal, sales, product specialists and marketing) as well as external partners (e.g., physicians, contract research and development organizations, contract manufacturing, etc.) Proactive work style, working both independently and as part of a team Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to resolve complex, multi-dimensional problems Ability to read, interpret, and communicate scientific or clinical publications and data Ability to travel extensively, up to 25% on average, up to 40% at peak times, including international travel Desired Qualifications Prior Product Specialist experience working on large-scale New Product Development projects Experience working in the Peripheral Arterial Disease space Experience with combination products This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore's work arrangement policies. What We Offer Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws. Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

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