Product Specialist- Upstream Marketing
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME
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Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years’ work experience in marketing or product development OR Masters Degree with 1+ years’ work experience in marketing or product development
- 1+ years in medical device, pharma, healthcare or biotech environment
- Experience applying market research techniques, drawing conclusions and/or making recommendations based on data
- Sound financial and / or business analytical skills
DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MBA preferred, but not required
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering field highly preferred
- New product voice of customer/market research and design experience
- Previous experience in medical device, pharmaceutical or consumer products preferred
- Knowledge of medical device industry practices, techniques and standards (e.g., role of clinical trials, reimbursement landscape)
- Experience working in a fast paced, global organization
- Global perspective and mindset
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of medical technology businesses and interest in medical products
- Strong work ethic, high integrity, and works well under pressure
- Diabetes product knowledge is a plus
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.
Ability to travel up to 10-20%.
Sit for extended periods of time
ABOUT MEDTRONIC:
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We can accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
EEO STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
