Head of Product Management and

The Curaplex Product Manager will focus on both product development and brand management activities for Sarnova’s private label brand, Curaplex, building and developing vendor partnerships and new business development opportunities with a focus on quality, reliability, and cost effectiveness that support the overall private label strategy.
The Product Manager will manage current products within specified portfolios and the manufacturers of those private label products. They will also manage the product portfolio evolution by identifying new product needs and product evolutions while developing the necessary strategies that will result in growth, profitability and increased sustainability for Sarnova.
Supplier relationship development and management will be critical to ensuring continued growth within specified product segments. Product Manager will be responsible for management of strategic relationships tied to current and potential future Curaplex owned products and should have experience in aligning with some or all of the potential touchpoints: Contract Manufacturers, R&D, Engineering firms, M&A activities, clinical thought leaders, and new product development.
He or she will also work cross functionally, playing a key role applying policies and best practices around testing and inspection to ensure that all the products meet quality and regulatory requirements, as well as playing an active support role addressing vendor production and quality issues.
In this role you have the opportunity to influence the organizational strategy and direction from within a rapidly growing business unit.
Establish themselves as a product category SME and trusted partner within the various business units and cross-functional teams.
Develop and lead new product lines through line extensions, new categories, and/or new product development.
Lead or co-lead voice of customer efforts to validate both new to market products as well as any changes to current product.
Determine, develop and implement necessary education, creative, or clinical assets or benchmarking needed to successfully go to market in various customer markets.
Follow structured negotiation processes to conduct supplier negotiations and contracting.
Cultivates supplier partnerships, tracks KPI’s and goals and monitors scorecards to measure and evaluate vendor performance and collaborate with partners to ensure quality and performance.
Analyze global, regional & local market information to understand upstream cost drivers and the effect on market pricing, including supply and demand dynamics.
Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
Conduct Business Reviews to drive supplier performance & prioritization of business needs.
Continually investigate & initiate sourcing and cost reduction opportunities to increase supply chain efficiencies, reduce risk and improve gross margins.
Develop & negotiate applicable legal contracts using in depth knowledge of standard commercial legal contract terms.
Review prototypes from various sampling stages to ensure design and quality meets standards.
Manage resolution of issues/concerns with suppliers, primarily as it relates to quality issues that may arise from inspection failures, production issues affecting delivery schedules, and pricing and invoice discrepancies.
Previous product management, product development, and/or sourcing experience required. Medical Device experience is preferred.
3+ years' experience in mass market product development and management. Medical device, medical/clinical expertise or prior health care experience strongly desired.
Familiarity with contracting language and experience in negotiating contracts with suppliers is desired.
Understanding of new product launch and commercialization, with experience in product development and manufacturing processes desired.
Experience with large project planning and project management and the ability to lead project teams and collaborate with functions outside of the marketing team is desired.
Microsoft Office Suite and CRM with strong Excel analytical skills and advanced PowerPoint capabilities.
A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field. MBA preferred.
Sit, walk, stand, use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Schedule may vary based on business demands and will require a combination of office hours as well as work performed after hours and/or weekends.
EEO/M/F/Veterans/Disabled. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace.

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