Japanese Project Manager Jobs in Naples, FL (NOW HIRING)

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for an International Product Marketing Manager Associate or an International Product Marketing Manager to assure successful and profitable product lifecycle. The successful candidate will build relationships with stakeholders, subsidiaries, sales channels, regional sales management, regional product management and product management at Arthrex, Inc create strategic market specific product opportunities. The position is based in Naples, FL and does require travel.  Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in overall product strategy, research and development requirements, development and manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products.
• Provides User Needs from their assigned geographic Region of responsibility to Product Management for new/existing product(s).
• Identifies new and strategic market-specific product opportunities in conjunction with Marketing, Engineering and Sales Management personnel.
• Coordinates with various department functions such as but not limited to:  Engineering, Product Management, International Regional Managers, Regulatory Affairs, Logistics, Operations, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Compliance, Med Ed, and Finance to assure successful and profitable product lifecycle.
• Works closely with Group Manager, product team and regional sales teams to develop and manage promotional planning and execution for products and product brands at Arthrex.
• Develops product launch plans for new products in regions in conjunction with US and in-market product management.  Launch plans to include but not limited to; key messaging, marketing materials, training activities, internal and external research and exhibit strategy.
• Supports international downstream marketing initiatives
• Creates and executes international strategic marketing plans.
• Manages the product lifecycle for a specified product segment across assigned Region
• Strategizes with regional sales management on country-by-country product approval submissions.
• Provides continuing product surveillance and management of established product lines
• Adapts products messaging and collateral materials to the needs of the assigned Region
• Expands regional and local product expertise through communication with regional product managers through deep dive reports, dynamic bilateral communication, exchange of key data and market intelligence.
• Attends international meetings/congresses and reports any competitive observations such as new product launches, competitive outcome studies and surgeon presentations.
• Helps identify market potential (potential sales, pricing, gap analysis,) through data mining and analysis.
• Assists in Regulatory Affairs related inquiries, priorities and resolves bottlenecks based in business imperatives.
• Identifies third-party partnering opportunities for complimentary products to broaden product line.
• May travel up to 30% (coordinated and prioritized between International Group Manager, Strategic and Regional Vice Presidents and International Regional Managers).                                                                                                                
• Must be able to work with cadaveric specimens.
• In-office, Naples FL-based position; not remote.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, marketing, engineering or clinical.  Master's degree is preferred.
• Associate level requires at least 1 year of product management and/or sales and/or marketing experience, preferably in orthopedics OR a Master's degree.
• Product Marketing Manager level requires at least 5 years of experience in medical device product management (up and/or downstream marketing), marketing or an orthopedics sales position required.
• International medical device product management knowledge and experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge in one of the following fields is preferred.
  • Equipment for Arthroscopy surgery (Pump, Shaver, RF)
  • Medical Endoscopic Video Systems
  • Arthroscopy / Sports Medicine
  • General Surgery, (OBGYN, ENT, HPB)

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Proficient in one other language preferred (Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese and/or Portuguese preferred).
• Skilled in negotiation and collaborating with various functional units to achieve desired business results.
• Effective project management skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Adaptability: flexible, open to new ideas and approaches.
• Excellent listening and problem solving skills, including the ability to identify root cause, customers concerns or objections.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.