Product Manager II- IV Fluid Therapy

About B. Braun 

 

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap^® and CAPS^®.

 

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 61,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise^® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com.

Position Summary:

 

Responsible for managing and implementing marketing activities for assigned product areas through research, strategic planning and implementation. Responsible for achievement of various business objectives to include strategic, tactical projects and financial metrics.

 

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Manages overall profitability of complex product line (large dollar volume, major product development).
• Responsible for the development, implementation and control of marketing programs to maintain and increase market share and profits.
• Develops and administers launch plans for new or revised products, creates and administers strategies for increasing market share of existing products, and assists in retirement and communication planning for product decommissioning.
• Evaluates performance of marketing initiatives and revises strategy in response.
• Participates in planning of sales promotions or other special events, such as conferences, trade shows, or user meetings.
• Designs and implements product group marketing strategies to support our Hospital care and Outpatient market sales teams.
• Manages all operational aspects of the IV Fluid Therapy product line, including forecasting, inventory, backorders/supply chain needs along with customer and sales communications.
• Monitors product incident reports and helps direct corrective activities and communications as needed.
• Coordinates and assists with sales training programs as needed to support the portfolio.
• Evaluates product improvements and line extension with strong business case development and understanding of market needs and opportunities.  Executes on market research when needed.
• Develops and maintains unit, revenue and profitability forecasts, along with monthly reporting for product group including a strategic 5-year plan.

 

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Requires advanced knowledge of professional field and industry. Influences the development of and drives the application of principles, theories, concepts. Determines best course of action.
• Computer literacy (SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, etc) with very strong financial and analytical skills to manage and analyze large data sets.
• Works under general supervision. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May periodically assist in orienting, training, assigning & checking the work of other peers.
• Interacts with internal and/or external clients and customers to negotiate and interpret information on projects and unit operations. May consult with senior management.
• Strong communication skills, driving results through cross-functional collaboration.

 

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The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

$109,500 to $129,500

Expertise: Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc

 

• Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.
• Ability to work non-standard schedule as needed.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

 

 

 

 

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Physical Demands:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

 

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

• Occasionally:Push/pull
• Frequently: Reaching upward and downward, Stand, Sit
• Constantly: Visual Acuity with or without corrective lenses

Activities:

• Occasionally: Climbing stairs/ladders
• Frequently: Sitting, Standing, Stooping/squatting, Walking

Environmental Conditions:

• Occasionally: N/A
• Frequently: N/A
• Constantly: N/A

Work Environment:

 

The 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. 

• Noise Intensity: Moderate
• Occasionally: Production/manufacturing environment, Other
• Frequently: Office environment
• Constantly: N/A

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.
 
Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

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