Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Houston , TX 77020
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description
Diagnostics Product Management Specialist III
R-01235147
The Diagnostics Product Management Specialist III will support the High-Value and Specialty Diagnostic products within the Fisher Healthcare Portfolio. The PM Specialist III will assist Product Managers in completing market assessments and opportunity analyses. They will help to develop marketing and commercial strategies and implement comprehensive plans for Diagnostics suppliers. The PM Specialist III will enable commercial sellers to accelerate the growth of the Healthcare Market Division (HMD). They will work closely with Thermo Fisher Scientific self-manufacturing divisions to align on business goals and assure that overall corporate growth objectives are met.
Key success metrics of this position are revenue growth, portfolio profitability and new product and supplier introductions, requiring competency in managing supplier relationships and resolving supplier issues.
This position is to be based in Houston/TX, or Pittsburgh/PA.
Key Responsibilities:
Own all facets of supplier activities to ensure compliance with company practices and business goals
Support Product Managers in conducting key supplier Business Reviews and cultivate lasting business relationships
Implement performance metrics to report back to suppliers
Negotiate supplier rebate contracts and marketing agreements to grow collectible for HMD and sales for supplier
Deploy direct strategies to identify and source new suppliers and products
Attend industry conferences to investigate new technologies coming to market
Work closely with Business Development and Legal to negotiate favorable terms with new suppliers
Develop and coordinate new product launches and marketing promotions with suppliers, including effective sales tools and collateral
Maintain cross-functional relationships with internal departments including Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, Purchasing, Marketing, Quality Assurance & Regulatory, Legal, Product Administration, and other Thermo Fisher Scientific divisions
Work alongside self-manufacturing (SMF) divisions and Research and Safety Division (RSD) colleagues to promote and sell Thermo Fisher Scientific solutions
Cultivate relationships between HMD and SMF commercial sales teams
Cooperate with Learning and Development on training opportunities such as New Hire Training, for strategic suppliers/products in the category
Address market and product challenges with support from suppliers
Remove supplier barriers to close found opportunities
Augment pricing and positioning strategies within the portfolio to ensure profitable growth
Obtain funding commitments from suppliers for participation in sales and marketing programs such as the National Sales Meeting, District Meetings and Strategic Supplier Program
Implement marketing programs to drive profitable revenue growth, achieve AOP objectives and contribute to EBITA
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Education:
Experience:
3+ years' experience with medical or scientific products, clinical diagnostics, product management, marketing, or sales
Fundamental understanding of group purchasing organizations and how they affect clinical decision-making
Knowledge of clinical laboratory products and applications, actual working laboratory experience or comprehension of customer requirements in laboratory products required
Skills:
Strong business and financial acuity
Self-starter with the ability to implement plans with minimal supervision
Analytical skill/s, ability to analyze data
Confidence to negotiate and manage relationships with Director and Vice President level supplier partners independently
Ability to offer informed recommendations based on both quantitative and qualitative data with insight on financial drivers
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, customer orientation, presentation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task, to balance immediate priorities with deadlines on longer-term projects and critical initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project)
25-30% domestic travel
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