<br>      <br>Product Manager, Implant Solutions<br><br>Argen Corporation currently has an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager, Implant Solutions to join a growing, technology-focused and service-oriented team. If you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and want to be a part of an organization with an unwavering commitment to quality dental solutions, then explore our career opportunities and get to know Argen. <br><br>About Us <br>Argen is a family-owned and privately held company based in San Diego, CA with a state-of-the-art manufacturing center that provides high quality dental solutions to dental labs of all sizes. Founded as a precious metals company in South Africa, Argen has evolved into a dynamic, technology-based manufacturing organization focused on three key business segments, including dental alloys, zirconia, and digital dentistry solutions. Argen continues to invest in innovative research and development, continually improving on our current products and developing new solutions for the dental industry. Argen provides our global customers with affordable, high-performance products and industry-leading customer service. Argen’s products are FDA regulated and ISO certified. <br><br>About the Opportunity <br>As the Product Manager, Implant Solutions, you will oversee and manage all aspects of an Argen Implant Solutions product portfolio. Responsible for bringing innovative, industry-leading solutions to the market within the assigned business segments. Creates a comprehensive product strategy from product conception to product launch, through the end of life. Functions as a central resource with design, project management, process, manufacturing, quality, test, marketing, and distribution as the product(s) and/or product line(s) move through their lifecycle.<br>In this role, the successful candidate will:<br>• Leads and manages assigned Product Lifecycle activities including new product proposals, development related activities, product launch readiness &amp; technical content for new product introductions, product conversions and/or end of life (EOL) activities.<br>•Interfaces with the Marketing, Sales, and Business Development Departments toward the successful execution of the business strategy including acquisition and/or strategic partnership opportunities.<br>•Develops strategic plan for investment and revenue growth in the market, focused on target segments.<br>•Researches and defines customer needs across segments (from product marketing), and determines portfolio requirements.<br>•Matches technology solutions (leveraging existing products, 3rd party products, or new products) to meet current and emerging market &amp; customer requirements.<br>• Works cross-functionally to decide what products and services Argen offers, including product packaging, and develops the workflow to fulfill sales through the ERP system.<br>•Works with Sales to develop methods to drive digital and consumable sales to customers.<br>•Facilitates new product technical training.<br>•Develops product training and delivers to the Sales Operations, Technical Support and Sales teams to keep pace with Argen’s growing product offering.<br>•Serves as escalation path on customer issues.<br>• Performs competitive differentiation and analysis of performance claims.<br>•Other duties as assigned.<br><br>What does it take to be a qualified candidate? <br>•Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) required.<br>•7+ years of experience in the dental industry, knowledge of dental implant solutions preferred.<br>•Strong Technical, Sales, and or Business Development background in Dental Implant Industry.<br>•Experience developing holistic and comprehensive business strategies managing long-term strategy and executional detail.<br>• Ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups.<br>•Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.<br>•Sound business judgment and discretion for managing product portfolios; ability to develop and execute against dynamic timelines.<br>• Organizational capabilities to leverage organizations to proactively execute against business goals.<br>•Knowledge of cGMP regulations ISO 13485, 21CFR Part 820, CMDR SOR/98-282, 93/42/EEC, RDC 16 2013, MHLW MO 169 and TG(MD)R Sch3 preferred<br><br>Our Awesome Benefits! <br>Working for a growing innovative company like Argen means exciting opportunities for training and learning, career development and advancement from only the best in the dental industry. With all that hard work, Argen is committed to ensuring the welfare of its employees and provides an amazing benefit package that includes:<br>• Medical, dental and vision Plans<br>• 401k with Employer Match<br>• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time<br>• Employee Events<br>• Wellness Programs<br>• Discounts for home, travel, entertainment, relaxation that includes Mobile phone service, Technology, Airline and Hotel, Theater/Theme Park tickets, Restaurants and so much more! <br><br>EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled VEVRAA Federal Contractor <br>    <br>