Product Manager

Medacta is an international company specializing in the design, production, and distribution of innovative orthopaedic products, as well as in the development of accompanying surgical techniques. Established in 1999 in Switzerland, Medacta is active in joint replacement, spine surgery, and sports medicine. Medacta is committed to improving the care and well-being of patients and maintains a strong focus on healthcare sustainability. Medacta’s innovation, forged by close collaboration with expert surgeons globally, began with mínimally invasive surgical techniques and has evolved into personalized solutions for every patient. Through the M.O.R.E. Institute, Medacta supports surgeons with a comprehensive and tailored program dedicated to the advancement of medical education. Medacta is headquartered in Castel San Pietro, Switzerland, and operates in over 40 countries.

**Product Manager**:
Medacta International is searching for a skilled Product Manager, who will be responsible for driving the marketing and product management activities of multiple orthopaedic product categories from concept to launch and beyond. Be expected to develop a comprehensive understanding of the product portfolio and the marketplace needs, including specific ways that new products and services can be positioned or improved.

identify and manage product strategies, product life cycle plans and related roadmaps;
lead the targeting and positioning of products by assessing marketing competition, customer needs and preferences, market research and reimbursement environment;
lead the development and execution of new product launches, creating launch plans, sales forecasting and marketing communications roll-out plans;
lead the evaluation of new product ideas and/or existing product changes, providing financial and technical justification and working with product development teams;
collaborate responsively and proactively with sales teams to ensure quality product support of new product launches, existing product segments, training programs and key surgeon and account management;
plan and develop marketing collaterals and sales related materials;
develop expertise on products across various categories to serve as a resource for internal and external audiences;
collaborate with Regulatory and Compliance on clinical data, publications, labels and claims;
collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations on product level forecasts and provides input into the ongoing demand planning process.

**The resource should also have the following skills**:
Hard Skills
graduation in Biomedical or Biomechanical Engineering;
at least 1/2-year experience in the same position;
IT knowledge;
fluency in English language.

Soft Skills
good communications skills;
resourcefulness and dynamic skills;
good organizational skills.

The position requires willingness to travel.

We offer a permanent contract and growth opportunity, working in a continuously improving and expanding environment.