Group Marketing Manager

The Opportunity
This role is responsible for setting the Division strategic direction and tactical implementation of full life-cycle activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating demand for the Division's products by developing, and through the execution of, the Marketing Plan.
• Business expansion, competition and positioning, scientific and promotional tool creation, internal communication, external communication and product definition.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and primary interface for internal and external customers and partners for pacemakers dedicated to US markets.
• Serve as primary point of coordination between regional commercial teams and global business units in planning for launches and market development activities.
• Lead and / or participate in cross-functional team to support organizational goals.
• Develop and lead staff.
• Responsible for all people-management activities.
• Staff development, mentoring, performance management, engagement and recognition, administrative duties.
• Deliver on assigned goals on time and within budget.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System.
• This position is accountable for the following:
• Implementation of strategy, scope, process and programs related to creating demand for the Division's products within assigned market segment.
• Providing significant and positive impact to short-term, mid-range and long-term organizational goals.
• Demonstrating continual improvement in product/system development and commercial-related matters.
• Creating a work environment that supports cross-functional team effectiveness.
• Management and development of reporting staff.
• Mentor others as appropriate.
• Demonstrated appropriate level of leadership experience to lead and influence.
• Travel up to 20% of the time domestically and / or internationally by any means necessary to support organizational goals.

Education And Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree (such as a Master's degree or MBA) is desired.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with or exposure to sales and/or marketing in the following areas :
• Healthcare, medical devices, or medical diagnostics to develop the competence required to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position.
• Candidate / incumbent should possess the following:
• Understanding of the technology and capabilities of the Division's products.
• Understanding of market and customer dynamics; - understanding of sales processes.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting medical devices/diagnostics.
• Ability to develop, rationalize and present strategy.
• Strong managerial skills related to time, budget and people.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to make decisions where there are competing demands.
• Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications, whether verbal, written or in presentations.
• Ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software.
• Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior.
• Requires high levels of competence, confidence and credibility.
• Strategic and tactical decisions will be made based upon data the individual provides and/or presents in a management or informal setting.