Senior Product Manager - Endoscopy

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Product Manager - Endoscopy will lead the strategic and tactical marketing efforts within Merit's Endoscopy portfolio. This role will require upstream and downstream product management responsibilities including opportunity analysis, market research, new product development and introduction, cross-functional collaboration, leadership, commercial execution, sales support, and portfolio optimization. This role will focus on driving growth, innovation, and commercial excellence for the Endoscopy portfolio.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS PERFORMED Opportunity Analysis

• Identify and evaluate unmet customer needs and market gaps for future product innovation.
• Quantify business opportunities using data-driven models.
• Prioritize opportunities based on strategic alignment and ROI.
• Collaborate with finance and strategy teams to validate forecasts.

Market Research

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to understand customer behavior.
• Analyze competitive landscape and emerging trends.
• Translate insights into actionable product strategies.
• Maintain ongoing customer feedback loops and voice-of-customer programs.

New Product Development and Introduction

• Lead the integration of new products into the Merit Endoscopy portfolio.
• Define product requirements and success metrics.
• Lead cross-functional teams through concept, design, and development phases.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and go-to-market readiness.
• Coordinate product launches with R&D, sales, operations, and support teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the central point of contact between engineering, design, marketing, and sales for the Endoscopy portfolio.
• Facilitate alignment across departments to ensure product success.

Leadership

• Champion the product vision and strategy across the organization.
• Influence without authority to drive decision-making.
• Represent the product team in executive-level discussions.

Commercial Execution

• Align product strategy with business goals and revenue targets.
• Facilitate commercial teams' sales and communication strategies.
• Develop communication strategy for portfolio.
• Coordinate communication asset development through internal supporting teams and external vendors.

Sales Support

• Onboard existing collateral and develop sales tools, training materials, and objection-handling guides.
• Conduct training sessions for sales and clinical teams.
• Equip sales teams with product knowledge, tools, and collateral.
• Develop training materials and FAQs for sales enablement.

Portfolio Optimization

• Oversee product performance from launch through sunset.
• Identify and drive rationalization and customer upgrade initiatives.
• Manage updates, enhancements, and end-of-life planning.

Other activities and projects as assigned by hiring manager

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs.
  
  -- local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field (MBA, MS preferred).
• Work related experience equivalent to five years of product management and/or sales experience, preferably in the medical device field.
• Experience in product development, pricing, and promotion.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage projects efficiently and effectively and to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Work under broad guidelines and exercise judgment in solving problems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to act as a team leader.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to prepare professional written and oral presentations and market analysis.
• Excellent market research skills and the ability to report research findings with high degrees of validity and reliability.

COMPETENCIES

• Product effectiveness/market potential evaluation
• Market research/analyzing
• Sales forecasting
• Product assessment
• Training
• Brochure/sales material preparation and writing
• Problem solving

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category II:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

• Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from:
  Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
• Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
• Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
• Employee…