Level Description
‘Management’ Leveling Guide consists of jobs with the responsibility, accountability, and decision-making authority to develop and implement strategies, initiatives, policies, and programs. The labels of Supervisor, Manager, Director, etc., are not limited to a distinct level (i.e., not all Senior Managers are level XX)– these are rough guidelines/indicators and not strictly assigned to a level. 

Market Summary
Directs the development of marketing programs. Responsible for assessment of existing and potential markets, coordination of technical product development, development of product strategies, definition of promotional activities, and product launch. Activities may include technical sales support; product advertising/promotion; planning, developing, and implementing multiple channel programs.

Impact
• Management of professionals and support staff. Responsible for setting objectives for team members and ensuring achievement of operational results.
• Implements policies and strategies for short-term results (1 year or less) to support the execution of relevant area of business.

Communication
• Networks, influences, and persuades internal and external stakeholders.
• Escalates or influences problems and issues needing decisions where processes and policies need to be questioned, changed, or improved.

Innovation
• Identifies and implements new ideas, and affects change and improvements to business processes.
• Problems are difficult to moderately complex.

Knowledge
• Advanced level of knowledge of one area of clinical area, specialization, and/ or technology, business and / or broad knowledge of several areas – typically acquired over many years within professional discipline or sector.
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of overall experience, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience.