Product Specialist

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world.

About the role

This role supports the effort to initiate new product strategies in the form of supporting existing brands and/or sub-segment and creating new products. They will also evaluate the needs of product marketing and sales personnel on a global basis and initiate strategies that meet regional and worldwide requirements. This role is located on-site in Warsaw, IN and will require a combination of remote and on-site work. There will be some on-site weekend work expected for this position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cultivating strategy at the brand and/or sub-segment level.
• Ensures execution of key strategies for the brand and/or sub-segment level.
• Works across multiple internal and external groups such as design, packaging and labeling, regulatory claims, surgical technique generation, advertising, sales force education, etc.
• Maintains high level of product category knowledge through staying current in published information, regional market contacts, surgeon interaction, and industry educational meetings.
• Provide assistance to Product Management team as necessary.
• Provide phone support and respond to product inquiries from internal partners and assists in answering product questions from commercial teams.
• Work with Product Management to maintain the competitive products library, update and maintain product information in Zimmer Biomet’s data systems, provide meeting planning and support, and assist with various projects as needed.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions.

Requirements

• Develops a firm understanding of financial trends and performance in specific brand lines.
• Prepares forecasts and identifies market shifts and threats.
• Champions the brand through a comprehensive understanding of customer and end-user needs and product positioning relative to the competition.
• Builds and maintains long-term relationships with high level surgical consultants, key strategic customers, and regional sales teams to promote and support the Zimmer brands.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in written form with a clear and concise manner.
• Strong analytical skills and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Learn aspects of medical device business including the science, products (Zimmer Biomet and competitors), research and commercialization process, manufacturing, marketing, and sales.
• Learn orthopedics market, products within assigned group, surgical process, selling process, regulatory process, development process, and marketing strategies.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. required, Business or Marketing Specialty preferred.
• 2-5 years of marketing experience preferred, prior internship/co-op within medical device preferred.
• Familiarity with Zimmer Biomet products, procedures, and promotions preferred.
• Experience in both Sales and Commercial Marketing is preferred.
• A combination of experience and education will be considered.

Up to 20% travel expected.

Pay

This role has a salary of $56,000-$70,000 annually depending on experience, plus bonus opportunity.