Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Group revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

 

The Product Manager supports the development and implementation of strategic marketing plans for their product porfolio through market insights, competitor intelligence and deep product knowledge.

The Product Manager is also responsible for supporting the sales team to execute effectively by planning and delivering strong product launches, providing regular education on Convatec and competitor products and maintaining effective and current marketing collateral.

Key Responsibilities

Drive & support achievement of business results (sales, market share)

• Supports the development of ANZ brand plans using marketing processes and frameworks, based on relevant market data, customer, and competitor insights, aligned to Global Brand Plans.

• Manage product sales and samples budgets, continually monitoring and analysing actual product performance against forecasted sales and samples usage.

• Develop and execute promotional/advertising strategies and collateral that are consistent with corporate image and objectives.

• Identify new business opportunities and develop business case for prioritization.

• Analyse competitor activity and develop plans to combat.

• Develop, execute, and monitor product strategy in market to drive growth in collaboration with sales managers.

• Ensure the Sales team is trained to effectively sell on clinical, product and competitor knowledge.

• Actively support the tender submission process.

Product management

• Develop and sustain deep knowledge of Convatec products, and how they support the patient journey.

• Manage the launch of new products and line extensions, and product discontinuations, including internal processes and communications, to optimal effect.

• Stay informed on Convatec’s market position, key competitor activities and the latest standards of care in the industry.

• Play the role of Product Champion to both internal stakeholders and our customers,  partnering through professional engagement, providing expertise and facilitating quality technical training.

Cultivate strong business relationships

• Represent Convatec at key local events and coordinate events, when required.

• Proactively support the Commercial team and ANZ sales team, as required.

• Develop and sustain network Key Opinion Leaders in conjunction with Professional Education Manager and sales managers.

Key Requirements

• At least 5 years’ marketing experience, ideally in the healthcare industry.

• Detail & result orientated, shows initiative, and has an ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Strong analytical skills, with the demonstrated ability to source, analyse and interpret data.

• Experience successfully managing product launches.

• Experience in making implementation plans that allocate resources, identify obstacles, and include robust contingency plans.

• Skilled in communication, adjusting communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.

• Uses customer insights to drive and guide the development of customer solutions.

• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications.

Desired requirements

• Prior sales experience advantageous.

• Experience in wound care or diabetes

• Experience in online marketing, including social media.

• Experience in the use of graphic design tools.

#LI-JG1

 

 

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent Convatec

A formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment. This will include an interview confirmed by an official Convatec email address.

If you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text message, email or phone call about recruitment at Convatec, do not disclose any personal information or pay any fees whatsoever. If you’re unsure, please contact us at [email protected].

Equal opportunities

Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives

Convatec is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Convatec employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Convatec. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Already a Convatec employee?

If you are an active employee at Convatec, please do not apply here. Go to the Career Worklet on your Workday home page and View "Convatec Internal Career Site - Find Jobs". Thank you!