Product Manager - Clinical Nutrients

Description

Utilize your exceptional leadership, communication and analytical skills as a Product Manager for the Clinical Nutrients business of the Nutrition and Pharmaceuticals Division. Position will be based in Mundelein, IL. The Product Manager plans, organizes, and controls their assigned product line including growth of current business and development of new products to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives. New products will include development from conceptual stages, through product definition, manufacturing, and commercial launch. We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working professional with a solid education or background in Marketing and/or Product Management and a desire to work for a fast-paced, large corporate organization. A successful candidate will be a creative and hard-working professional with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

The challenging responsibilities of the position include:
• Day to day management of a product line including distributed products, branded products, and new product development.
• Leading of a cross functional team, including marketing, supply chain, R&D, and regulatory.
• Leading new product development, including identification, implementation, and management of 3rd party manufacturers.
• Working with the division management to develop annual product line strategies.
• Monitor and analyze sales trends and performance to identify sales targets and adjust marketing approach.
• Field travel to support field sales.

In return, Medline offers a business casual, entrepreneurial work environment with strong growth potential; a competitive compensation package; along with a complete benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance; education assistance; 401(k) with company match and much more!

Qualification

Position qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s degree required; business, marketing or technical degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of previous experience with product management, preferably in the healthcare or food industry.
• Experience in the management of 3rd party manufacturing vendors preferred.
• Expertise in project management and controlling project planning tools preferred.
• Proven leadership ability; including the ability to build and motivate teams.
• Ability to organize and direct diverse activities, including under significant time pressure.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication and follow-up skills required.
• Excellent presentation skills for large and small groups.
• Must have a bias toward action and be results oriented.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Travel required 20% of the time.

Medline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.