Senior Product Manager, Lower Extremities – UK&I

Senior Product Manager – Foot & Ankle Portfolio, EMEA

The Senior Product Manager will be the local leader of the Foot & Ankle portfolio, reporting to the Senior Manager, Product Marketing Extremities EMEA. The role requires UK national travel, including overnight stays for customer visits, conferences and educational events, as well as regular visits to the head office in Newbury and occasional international travel.

Responsibilities

• Local Marketing Strategy & Execution
  • Develop and execute a localized marketing strategy aligned with the central strategy to ensure effective market penetration and product positioning.
  • Set key performance indicators (KPIs) for local marketing initiatives and measure performance to drive continuous improvements.
• AMP Development & Commercialization
  • Create and execute a localized Annual Marketing Plan (AMP) in line with the global AMP, focusing on new product launches and local commercialization strategies.
  • Align the marketing plan with key organisational stakeholders to ensure cohesive execution and mutual support.
• Market Insights & Competitive Intelligence
  • Continuously gather and analyse market insights, customer feedback, and competitor activities to adjust the marketing strategy as needed.
  • Share insights across the organisation to refine products and strategies, ensuring the company remains competitive and responsive to market needs.
• Business Performance Monitoring
  • Monitor business performance, analysing key metrics to identify opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement.
  • Provide actionable recommendations to enhance growth, market share, and customer satisfaction.
• Industry Engagement & Event Participation
  • Actively participate in local congresses, industry events, and conferences to stay informed on industry trends, new technologies, and competitor actions.
  • Engage with customers, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and emerging influencers in the market to foster strong relationships and support business development.
• Customer & Sales Support
  • Collaborate closely with the sales force by co‑traveling to customer sites to identify business opportunities and gather insights that influence product and strategy decisions.
  • Attend customer‑facing events and support sales teams in their efforts to drive revenue and deepen relationships.
• Medical Education Strategy
  • Develop and implement a local medical education (MedEd) strategy in collaboration with associates and the events team, ensuring timely and full execution of educational initiatives.
  • Adjust global marketing materials to cater to local market needs, ensuring compliance with local regulations and organisational standards.
• Product Expertise & Sales Training
  • Gain a deep understanding of the products and provide training and support to both sales teams and customers, answering product‑related queries and offering technical expertise.
  • Support the sales team with tender submissions, customer events, and other initiatives as needed.
• Supply Chain & Inventory Management Support
  • Collaborate with sales and supply chain teams to ensure smooth inventory management and product availability for customers.
  • Provide support for supply chain‑related tasks, including forecasting and addressing potential supply issues.
• Collaboration Across Teams
  • Work closely with sales, marketing, and brand teams to ensure alignment in executing marketing and business strategies.
  • Support internal communication efforts by contributing relevant content for newsletters and other informational materials to engage with the broader community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Science, Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred or equivalent work experience).
• 5 years+ of relevant work experience.
• Experience working within the medical device industry and orthopaedics is advantageous.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while delivering on established timelines.
• Ability to be persuasive in the absence of organisational authority.
• Must be able to understand and work within complex inter‑divisional procedures and policies.
• Proven track record of ethical behaviour in previous roles.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with senior leaders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Bonuses and commissions.
• Healthcare.
• Family and parenting leave.
• Wellness programmes.
• On‑site gyms and restaurants.
• Discount purchase programme.
• Service and performance awards and various social and recreational activities.

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