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Job DescriptionAbout the role:The Associate Product Manager supports the strategic and tactical management of BD's Drainage portfolio and is responsible for driving commercialization, portfolio management, product lifecycle initiatives, and cross-functional business execution. This role will lead selected product portfolios while partnering closely with Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and R&D to support business growth, customer needs, and innovation.
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and readiness activities for a major upcoming global commercial launch while supporting a portfolio of market-leading products. The Associate Product Manager will play a critical role in shaping launch preparedness, building customer and field engagement strategies, and helping drive the next phase of growth for the Drainage franchise.
Key Job Responsibilities:- Manage designated product portfolios including Navarre™, Safe-T-Centesis™, Thora-Para™, and other drainage products to support revenue growth, market adoption, and customer satisfaction.
- Support commercial readiness activities for a major upcoming global product launch, including development of launch plans, field training programs, customer engagement strategies, marketing collateral, and sales enablement resources.
- Identify and evaluate portfolio adjacency opportunities across the Drainage franchise and partner with cross-functional teams, both within and outside of Peripheral Intervention, to support strategic growth initiatives.
- Develop and execute portfolio marketing initiatives that strengthen customer awareness, improve adoption, and support strategic growth objectives.
- Create and maintain market models, business analyses, forecasting tools, and competitive assessments to identify growth opportunities and support strategic decision-making.
- Partner with Sales, Regulatory Affairs, HEOR, Medical Affairs, and Marketing Communications teams to develop customer-facing collateral, sales tools, value messaging, and product training materials.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development activities, including customer insights, voice-of-customer initiatives, market research, business case development, and commercialization planning.
- Lead product lifecycle management initiatives including product line extensions, SKU optimization, supply continuity planning, inventory monitoring, and product discontinuation strategies.
- Manage marketing materials through approved review and approval processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, medical, and corporate requirements.
- Support sustaining engineering and post-market activities including labeling changes, regulatory submissions, EU MDR initiatives, and implementation of product updates.
- Partner with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve product issues, support investigations, manage corrective actions, and minimize customer impact from supply disruptions.
- Monitor competitive activity, market trends, customer insights, and business performance metrics, providing recommendations to improve portfolio performance and strengthen market leadership.
- Support forecasting, inventory management, backorder mitigation, and annual business planning activities to ensure successful execution of portfolio objectives.
Required education and experience:- 4-year college degree required.
- At least 2 years of experience in product management, marketing, business analytics, sales support, or related commercial functions.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain strong cross-functional partnerships and positive stakeholder relationships.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Proven organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support business decision-making.
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications: - Healthcare or Life Science experience
- Product launch experience
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
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Primary Work LocationUSA IL - Vernon Hills
Additional LocationsUSA AZ - Tempe Headquarters
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Salary Range Information$83,100.00 - $133,000.00 USD Annual
