Associate Director of Marketing 070309

The Associate Director of Marketing will have full responsibility for upstream and downstream marketing and is the manager of the development and implementation of marketing strategy and product development efforts. There will considerable interface with R&D, quality, regulatory affairs, and other functions within the organization as well as heavy interface with the customer and key opinion leaders for product innovations and new products. Experience in the management of product managers and other marketing professionals, global collaboration, and a prior history of successful product launches are requirements. The formulation of strategic business plans, P&L responsibility, budget development, and the ability to continuously evaluate trends and adjust strategy to compensate and take advantage of shifts in the marketplace are required. 

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of successful medical device marketing management experience with direct involvement in marketing and product management. Experience in medical disposables is highly desirable. A track record of success that demonstrates analytical marketing skills and innovation is strongly preferred. This is a position for an achiever with a strong desire to excel and a commitment to success.

The requirements are:

• Minimum of 10 years of successful marketing experience in a marketing function.


• BS in Marketing with preference for advanced degrees


• Global collaboration experience in marketing of medical products


• Prior successful development and launch of medical products


• Prior success managing product managers and other marketing professionals


• Knowledge of the OR and the disposables consumed in surgeries


• Ability to travel internationally 

• BA/BS required. Advanced degrees are a plus

• 5+ years of experience at a Product Manager/Marketing Manager

   or Associate Product/Marketing Manager level

• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills

• Knowledge of the medical device market and prior success in a marketing role

• Ability to make decisions and a strong preference for success and growth.

• The desire to be the best and to excel is an absolute requirement