Sr. Product Market Manager

Sr. Product Market Manager

Business Unit: Otto Bock HealthCare Limited Partn. Location: Austin, TX, US Scope of employment: full-time Contact Information: Job ID: 8461

Ottobock Healthcare is in search of a Sr. Product Market Manager (Prosthetics) to own and shape the future of one of our flagship portfolios. As a member of the Ottobock North America Product Marketing team, the Product Market Manager offers a unique opportunity to influence product strategy, craft compelling go-to-market strategies, and bring innovative healthcare solutions to life. Role is located in Austin, TX As a highly visible role within the organization, this individual will interact daily with teams across the business, both locally and globally, to develop and drive marketing plans, launch products, design and implement sales enablement programs, conduct competitive landscape and market research, and activate other portfolio-specific initiatives as needed.

The ideal candidate:

• Excels at cross-functional collaboration, working effectively with sales, sales operations, clinical, marketing communications, and customer service teams to ensure aligned messaging and initiatives.
• Demonstrates exceptional communication skills by proactively aligning internal teams and driving initiatives forward and delivering clear, compelling product messaging to our customers.
• Is highly organized and adept at prioritizing competing initiatives, managing multiple projects from concept through launch while meeting deadlines.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, bringing a self-motivated, can-do attitude, strong attention to detail, and a consistent track record of delivering high-quality work on time that drives product success in the market.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Own and drive the end-to-end marketing strategy for one of our flagship product portfolios, shaping positioning, messaging, and product lifecycle plans that accelerate adoption, drive sales, and maximize long-term impact.
• Deliver high-impact product launches and go-to-market initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, while supporting global launch preparation and coordination as required to ensure successful market introduction.
• Define and evolve product positioning and messaging, translating complex clinical and technical innovation into clear and compelling value propositions that differentiate Ottobock in a competitive and fast-evolving market.
• Analyze portfolio sales performance and leverage data-driven insights from market and competitive analyses to identify growth opportunities and implement strategies that increase utilization and share of wallet.
• Develop a deep understanding of the portfolio's reimbursement landscape to shape pricing, implement promotions, and lead internal initiatives to address shifts that impact product performance in the market.
• Lead product forecasting by setting sales targets and proactively communicating portfolio plans and performance updates in real-time to anticipate demand, prevent shortages, and ensure seamless product availability.
• Develop and execute creative marketing activities, including content creation, newsletter features, internal and external communications, and promotional materials to support both sales initiatives and brand awareness.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert on the user and buyer journeys, identifying critical decision points and opportunities where marketing can strategically influence outcomes.
• Enable and inspire the Sales Representatives, Sales Operations, Professional Clinical Services, and Customer Service teams through strategic messaging, impactful training, and sales enablement tools that build confidence, clarity, and consistency in how the portfolio is positioned in the field.
• Collaborate closely with global product management, go-to-market, customer experience, and R&D teams to review product performance and market feedback, providing input on future design requirements as needed.

Why This Role Matters

This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence portfolio strategy, shape market perception, and directly impact patient outcomes for one of Ottobock's blockbuster product lines. You'll work at the intersection of the product management, marketing communications, sales, and clinical teams, turning innovation into real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' proven experience in a Product Marketing or Product Management role, preferably within the healthcare or medical device sector.
• Outstanding written and presentation skills creating persuasive content for internal and external audiences including presentations, sales tools, and marketing collateral.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies with demonstrated success in planning, launching, and driving adoption of products in competitive markets.
• Strong understanding of product positioning, messaging, and value propositions with the ability to craft compelling messaging that clearly communicates product benefits and USPs to target audiences.
• Experience conducting market research and competitive analysis using reports to make data-driven decisions by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting market trends and customer insights.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized with the ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects at once.
• Proven analytical and business management skills (i.e., KPI tracking, data and pricing analysis, reporting).
• Comfortable with ambiguity and is a quick learner with the ability to solve problems independently with minimal guidance.
• Ability to travel for industry events and field visits, estimated between 8-10 trips per year.

Education • BA required, MBA preferred

This Role is For You If:

• You thrive when owning a portfolio end-to-end, from strategy and positioning to marketing activation and sales enablement, and you enjoy turning ideas into real-world impact.
• You get energized by collaborating across functions, leading initiatives and project teams, driving change, and building alignment across sales, clinical, operations, and marketing communications teams.
• You love diving into data and market trends to make strategic decisions, shape product direction, and forecast with confidence.
• You are a storyteller at heart, able to translate complex clinical and technical innovations into compelling messages that resonate with both internal teams and customers.
• You flourish in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities, adapting quickly, and delivering high-quality results that move the needle.
• You are motivated by helping people live better, more independent lives, and see the tangible impact of your work on patients and customers.

This position reports to the Director of Product Marketing and will be based in Austin, Texas. Compensation Data Starting base salary of $125K, with final compensation commensurate with relevant experience. Benefits Medical Vision Dental Health savings accounts with employer contribution Flexible spending account options Company-paid life insurance policy Paid time off Company holidays Floating holidays 100% company-paid short & long-term disability 401k match up to 3.5%

Diversity at Ottobock

We believe in mutual respect, enjoyment at work, and a culture where everyone feels valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, age, nationality, disability, ethnic or social background, religion, or sexual orientation. We give special consideration to individuals with severe disabilities when equally qualified.

Your future at Ottobock

Ottobock's products and services combine over 100 years of tradition with outstanding innovation in the fields of prosthetics, neuro-orthotics, and exoskeletons. Ottobock develops innovative fitting solutions for people with limited mobility and is driving the digitalisation of the industry. Founded in Berlin in 1919, the company has business activities in 45 countries with nearly 9,300 employees worldwide and operates the largest international patient care network with around 400 patient care clinics. Ottobock's mission of improving freedom of movement, quality of life and independence is deeply rooted in the company's DNA, as is its social commitment: Ottobock has been a partner and supporter of the Paralympics since 1988. Apply now! Your ideas and commitment will inspire your colleagues and staff, and will further the interests of Ottobock. Be part of a dynamic, growing company with flat hierarchies. We offer a richly diverse field of work, individual development opportunities and extensive qualification programs in our Ottobock Academy. Please only apply via our online job portal at jobs.ottobock.com. Please quote the Job-ID for the position in question, and also state your earliest starting date and salary requirements. We look forward to receiving your application!

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