Job Description

Product Manager, AWM based in Kuala LumpurLife Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.To grow in-country market share through active support in development and execution of the regional annual marketing plan by acting as the single point of contact for external /internal partners, and work closely with Business Unit Manager/Regional Marketing Director to build programs to generate quality leads to influence profitable sales growth for individual and team performances.What will you be doing?Responsible for Malaysia\'s AWM marketing strategy and effective launches of new products in this region to drive aggressive growth outcomes in the market. Provides pro-active support to all areas of the business through expertise on their allocated clinical areas or product platforms. Expertise includes assisting with team decision making, advice and communication of driven strategies, product positioning in these countries, market pricing strategies, product lifecycle management, customer segmentation, and market led programs. Alongside the Regional based marketing activity, the role may require participation on a global market team that leads the global strategic and commercialisation activities.Develop and Implement market strategies, programs, and plans, in consultation with all Marketing Manager to meet and exceed financial objectives for AWM.To successfully launch new products/techniques related to assigned product platforms (both AWC and AWD) or clinical areas in Malaysia, to achieve required financial objectives.Develop go-to-market plans for new products (business models, pricing strategies, promotions, placement).Actively manage Product- Life- Cycle for assigned portfolio, conduct Pre-Launch Clinical/Product Evaluations.Launch planning including competitor analysis and pricing review. Creation and implementation of marketing communications strategy.Demand and Sales Forecasting. Provide Sales Force and internal training (on products and usage of collaterals). Developing Customer and Sales Incentives.Identifying the need for surgeon education activity, organising, and managing courses.Preparing in-country product exit plans where necessary.Develop marketing collaterals for sales teams.Gathering market research, trends and competitive intelligence and analysis of external market to better understand customer needs.Activities will include communication of data around the wider organization and monitoring of current clinical research and publications.Development of and interaction with Key Opinion Leaders and Surgeon. Champions for products and techniques.Market forecasting and communication to ensure access to new products to support launch plans.Co-ordinate service programs and service support that contribute to the product offering and revenue to Malaysia business.Maintain a strong communication with senior managers and partners to ensure achievement of company goals and objectives.Assist in implementation and management of global product portfolio for the assigned clinical segment and product platform. Report to Emerging Market Team leader on country specific issues significantly impacting global revenue and profit. Propose solutions to the on major issues. Implement approved solutions and programs in country and assist with global implementation when requested.Contribute to the successful launch of new techniques and products by assisting the Commercialization Leader with country specific launch tasks and activities.Assist the Team with the assessment of new technologies, business partnerships, acquisitions and any other related business ventures.Help co-ordinate at a country level the implementation of pricing in the assigned segment that is consistent with global pricing and margin objectives.What will you need to be successful?Success in the role will require a combination of technical knowledge, soft skills, and a deep understanding of both the business and service-providing sides of an organization. Successful candidates would need the following:Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Marketing or equivalent education5-7 years\xe2\x80\x99 marketing experience - preferably in a Medical Device BusinessKnowledge of clinical segment / product platform preferred - DesirableMarketing task capability / experience - forecasting, pricing, product development, positioning, promotion, planning, portfolio management, surgeon advisory panel - DesirableYou. Unlimited.We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.Stay connected and receive alerts for jobs like this by joining our .We\'re more than just a company - we\'re a community! Follow us on to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.Check our for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. 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