Product Manager

Senior Product ManagerThe Senior Product Manager will develop and execute the strategic business plan and initiatives for current and future products used to treat acute kidney injury. Develops and implements commercialization plans that lead to the division's financial and growth objectives. The Senior Product Manager oversees all phases of the product development process from ideation to product launch. He/she works cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing & Operations, Regulatory, Marketing, Marcom, Finance and Clinical Education to support the launch of future technologies and sustaining projects.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Obtain and analyze feedback (voice of the customer) from key opinion leaders (KOLs), current and future customers, third party market research, and internal customers/partners to guide product development strategy and prioritize initiativesFacilitate the design, collection and analysis of market research to identify customer needs and market requirementsDefine product concepts and create market needsServe as product management representative on product core teams and drive voice of the customer throughout the product development process; develop recommendations for technical product directionSupport the identification, prioritization and development of new product opportunities and quantify the business impact, to facilitate a competitive product pipelineFunction as product expert internally and externally as the product(s) move through their lifecycleCollaborate with marketing to develop and execute successful new product launchesDevelop product pricing and positioning strategies that support execution of product launches which include training, initial market segmentation, business feasibility, positioning and messaging contentCollaborate with global product management and marketing to synthesize business strategies into product marketing plans that maximize global and regional executionChampion development efforts across multiple internal and external groupsFacilitate timely resolution of roadblocks throughout the development phasesEnsure project needs are addressed (e.g., design elements, product claims, field education, operations planning, etc.)Other duties as assigned.Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.Physical Demands and Working Conditions:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Travel 20-30% to conduct business at various locations (manufacturing sites, customer sites, trade shows, and head quarter visits).Experience and Required Skills:Minimum of 7 years of successful related marketing, product, or project management experienceWell versed in the dynamics of medical device marketsPC application skills: MS Office, Excel, Word, Power PointAbility to influence, facilitate and collaborate with various constituencies within the companyCreates solid relationships across an organization and broadens those relationships over timeKnows how a product is adopted in a health care environmentAble to work independently and as part of a team; ability to be self-motivatedStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong analytical skillsStrong learning agility, flexible and adaptableAbility to lead and collaborate across business units, functionsEO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans