Marketing Manager

As a Marketing Manager, you will play an integral part in growing Penumbra in Australia and New Zealand by increasing sales and customer satisfaction within Australia/New Zealand and APAC as a whole. You will work as part of a cross-functional team, develop, implement, and monitor marketing activities for Penumbra products, and play a pivotal role in the launch and delivery of Penumbra's lifesaving products. Working conditions include general office, laboratory, and hospital environments, business travel from 30% to 50%, potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds, and extensive computer use.

Responsibilities

Manage continuing customer and field-oriented product support activities in assigned region; Select, manage, train and develop staff, establishing objectives and assignments and providing ongoing feedback through performance reviews and development plans; Organize and manage key industry events and conferences to enhance brand visibility and product promotion, overseeing associated budgets; Implement promotion strategies, ensuring accuracy of product communication content; Participate on cross-functional launch team to ensure successful delivery of new and completed products to sales organization and end users; Manage an ongoing evaluation of company products in the marketplace, with emphasis on customer needs and perceptions; Participate in field training on company products and in the development of training materials; Identify market opportunities to maximize market penetration; Perform an ongoing evaluation of the competitive situation and selling basis, with emphasis on the customer's view of competitive products and features; Articulate and reinforce high level positioning concepts to the field organization; Support global marketing activities through communication and other support for regional sales and marketing team members, direct and to distributors; Participate in developing detailed marketing literature and other sales tools for assigned Penumbra products; Participate in market research activities as required; Grow Penumbra in Australia and New Zealand by increasing sales and customer satisfaction within Australia/New Zealand and APAC; Assist in the commercialization of current and future products in the assigned region; Maintain close communication with physician customers, sales territory managers, and international marketing team members

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Biology, or related field with 3+ years of related experience in the medical device industry with progressively increasing responsibilities, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Proven experience in a clinical setting, with a strong grasp of clinical data application in marketing strategies; Demonstrated success in event management and coordination, conference management, and executing effective product launch strategies; Creativity and a passion for innovation; Strong analytical skills in forecast and identifying trends and challenges; Ability to interact with not only senior leadership but all levels within the organization; Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; High degree of accuracy and attention to detail; Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously; Willingness and ability to work on site

Nice to have

1+ years of experience in a supervisory role; Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience