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Senior Director, Product Management, MedSurg Division
full-time•Limerick, Bloomington, Indianapolis, Bjæverskov
About this role
Overview
Location is flexible (Remote or Hybrid), and will be discussed during the interview process.
The Senior Director, Product Management, MedSurg Division leads the development, communication, and execution of the global vision and strategy for Division product management and product lifecycle, in alignment with Division mission, vision and purpose, and overall company priorities.
Lead the global vision, strategy, and execution for Product Management across the Division, ensuring portfolio vitality and total product lifecycle (TPLC) excellence. This role is accountable for aligning all three specialties under a unified operating model that delivers differentiated, compliant, and profitable products globally.
Responsibilities
• Lead Division product management to provide global direction, prioritization, and alignment across portfolios, while accommodating for local and regional regulations and needs and adapting to market shifts• Work closely with other leaders within the Division, company Functions, and Operational Units to develop, implement, and execute the Division product strategy and ensure consistency in priorities, processes, and structure• Chair divisional portfolio reviews and stage gates; set and manage decision criteria for prioritization and resource allocation• Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate and improve the strategy for Division portfolios and also ensure sustained business growth and operational excellence. Act and resolve issues and gaps quickly and effectively• Lead efforts for continuous improvement and as needed change management• Govern product management activities from feasibility through stage gate, commercialization and launch, post-market support, and retirement• Ensure compliance with global quality and regulatory requirements• Lead and support divisional responses to planned/unplanned product events, such as launches, backorders, recalls• Consistently collaborate with cross-functional leadership and teams to establish, measure and meet business plan goals for each region and portfolio• Empower product management directors and managers to allocate resources appropriately per specialty and customer needs in alignment with overall portfolio’s strategy• Establish and maintain strong team communication through regular interactions and meetings, and ensure the team is aware of division and company mission, vision, purpose, and business strategy and overall company status and news• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and feedback, both formally through the performance management process and informally through daily discussions and interactions, while recognizing employees for their contributions• Ensure that roles and responsibilities, performance expectations, and training requirements are developed, clearly documented, and communicated to each employee. Cultivate a safe, secure, and supportive environment where employees can thrive, and morale is maintained• Collaborate with HR to proactively create and implement effective and inclusive succession planning• Collaborate with HR in the process of hiring, developing, and retaining a high performing, diverse workforce• Responsible for performance and wage reviews for team members• Identify and develop current and future leadership team
Qualifications
Education and/or Work Experience Qualifications:
- University degree in a related field required or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background
- 12-15+ years in product management, engineering, sales, marketing and/or related roles within the medical device industry, including global leadership experience, required
- Advanced degree (master's or equivalent) may reduce the years of experience requirement
- Proven success leading cross-functional programs and delivering measurable portfolio outcomes
- Track record of innovation and implementation of best practices in product development and commercialization
- Prior experience leading a global product management team, with product and people management responsibilities for multiple product lines and/or portfolios, or an entire specialty/program strongly preferred
Knowledge and Skills and/or Abilities
- Strong strategic business skills
- Strong cross-cultural leadership skills
- Exceptional communication and influence skills
- Demonstrates mastery level knowledge within multiple aspects of product management (e.g. clinical, technical, business acumen, etc.)
- Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize market data, technical insights, and business intelligence into actionable strategies
- Advanced change management skills and ability to guide teams through continuous improvement
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
- Ability to travel domestic, international, and weekends as needed up to 75%
- Work under general office environmental conditions as requested/needed.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
- Ability to travel domestic, international, and weekends as needed up to 75%
- Work under general office environmental conditions as requested/needed.
What you'll do
- The Senior Director leads the development and execution of the global vision and strategy for product management within the MedSurg Division. This includes overseeing product lifecycle management and ensuring alignment with company priorities.
About Cook Group
At Cook, we are building our future on Invention, Connection, People, and Community.
As a privately owned company, we can look at the world our own way and do what we feel passionate about. What are we passionate about? That’s simple: Making unique, quality products and connecting with people to improve lives on both sides of the device.
Central to our focus on building deep connections is our belief in the importance of identifying innovative solutions to help customers, patients, employees, and communities thrive. We understand that our ongoing success will come from creating inclusive, supportive, and healthy environments where we can prosper together. Our people are our greatest asset and are at the heart of everything we do. Come build with us.
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