Product Sr Manager

Valued Team member:  We are glad you are exploring new opportunities within Zimmer Biomet!

What You Can Expect

The Senior Product Manager - Cardiac Segment Strategy Leader is responsible for leading upstream and downstream marketing strategy, portfolio management and commercialization activities for the cardiac segment within the medical device business. This role serves as a strategic leader for the segment, driving product lifecycle strategy, market growth, innovation planning and cross-functional alignment across global and regional markets.
The individual in this role integrates customer insights, market intelligence, clinical expertise, competitive dynamics, and financial analysis to guide strategic decision-making and optimize portfolio performance. This position partners closely with R&D, clinical, regulatory, quality, operations, finance, sales leadership, and executive stakeholders to develop and execute product strategies from concept through commercialization and lifecycle management.
In addition to strategic marketing leadership responsibilities, this role provides day-to-day mentorship, coaching, and development support to Product Specialist and Associate Product Managers across the segment. The Senior Product Manager serves as a senior functional leader who helps build organizational capability, fosters collaboration and supports cohesiveness across the broader product management team.
This individual is recognized as a trusted business partner, clinical resource, and strategic leader who influences cross-functional decisions, supports organizational development and drives sustained business growth through innovation, commercialization excellence, and strong customer engagement.

How You'll Create Impact

Segment Strategy & Upstream Product Leadership
•    Lead global and regional cardiac segment strategies, aligning portfolio priorities with business objectives, customer needs, and market opportunities. 
•    Drive upstream marketing initiatives including voice-of-customer insights, unmet need identification, competitive intelligence, innovation planning, and market analysis. 
•    Lead portfolio management activities including product prioritization, roadmap development, lifecycle planning, and strategic positioning. 
•    Partner cross-functionally with R&D, clinical, regulatory, quality, and operations teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives from concept through commercialization. 
•    Develop business cases and strategic recommendations by analyzing market trends, reimbursement dynamics, emerging technologies, and competitive activity.
Downstream Marketing & Commercialization Leadership
•    Lead downstream marketing strategy and commercialization activities across the cardiac portfolio to drive market adoption and business growth. 
•    Direct product launch planning and field readiness efforts in partnership with sales, training, marketing communications, and operations teams. 
•    Develop and execute product messaging, promotional campaigns, customer engagement initiatives, and sales enablement tools. 
•    Monitor product performance, forecasting, pricing strategy, customer utilization, and market trends to optimize commercial execution and profitability. 
•    Drive lifecycle management initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen portfolio performance, customer engagement, and brand value.
Team Leadership, Mentorship & Organizational Development
•    Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and strategic guidance to product management team members supporting the cardiac segment. 
•    Coach and develop peers on upstream and downstream marketing, product strategy, commercialization planning, forecasting, and cross-functional leadership. 
•    Support prioritization, workload management, and execution across multiple strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with business objectives. 
•    Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture through ongoing feedback, development support, and knowledge sharing. 
•    Partner with leadership to support onboarding, talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability building while leading by example in professionalism, collaboration, and strategic thinking.
 
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What Makes You Stand Out

•    Advanced expertise in upstream and downstream marketing within the medical device industry, including portfolio strategy, commercialization, and lifecycle management. 
•    Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with the ability to translate market insights, customer needs, and financial data into actionable growth strategies. 
•    Deep understanding of cardiac market dynamics, clinical procedures, healthcare trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory environments. 
•    Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across sales, R&D, clinical, operations, finance, regulatory, and executive leadership teams. 
•    Proven success leading New Product Introduction (NPI), product launches, commercialization efforts, and portfolio optimization initiatives. 
•    Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with experience coaching, developing, and supporting product management and marketing team members. 
•    Excellent communication, presentation, and executive influence skills with the ability to engage effectively with surgeons, KOLs, customers, and senior leadership. 
•    Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risks, identify opportunities, and drive data-informed decisions. 
•    Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and lead effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed organization. 
•    High level of professionalism, collaboration, and customer focus with a track record of building trusted relationships and driving organizational alignment.

Your Background

•    Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field preferred. 
•    MBA or advanced degree preferred. 
•    10+ years of experience in product management, marketing, commercial strategy, engineering, clinical, or related medical device roles. 
•    Majority of experience within the medical device, cardiovascular, cardiac, electrophysiology, or orthopedic industry preferred. 
•    Demonstrated success leading upstream and downstream marketing initiatives required. 
•    Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI), commercialization, and cross-functional product development efforts required. 
•    Prior experience mentoring, coaching, or leading product management professionals strongly preferred. 
•    Experience influencing senior leadership and leading strategic business initiatives preferred. 
•    Experience working within global and matrixed organizations strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

Travel Expectations

Up to 30% travel required, including customer visits, field observations, surgeon meetings, conferences, and internal business meetings.

Expected Compensation Range: $145,000 - $175,000

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability