Senior Product Manager, Hindfoot
Zimmer Biomet · Remote · $130,000–$160,000 (stated in the posting)
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.
What You Can Expect
The Opportunity
Paragon 28, a Zimmer Biomet Company focused on the Foot and Ankle is looking for a Sr Product Manager, Hindfoot to join out team. Shape the future of extremity care. Drive the commercialization, launch, and growth of our cutting-edge Foot & Ankle portfolio. Turn market insights into patient outcomes.
Your Impact
- Launch & Grow: Champion high-impact product launches and long-term portfolio growth.
- Strategize & Execute: Blend upstream innovation with downstream commercial excellence.
- Collaborate Globally: Partner with elite surgeons, R&D, Clinical Affairs, and Sales.
- Solve Big Problems: Identify market gaps to boost procedural adoption.
- Lead Cross-Functionally: Unite diverse teams to achieve key business goals.
Who You Are
- A Connector: Master at navigating cross-functional team dynamics.
- A Doer: Equally skilled at big-picture strategy and daily execution.
- A Strategist: Expert at turning raw market data into winning products.
- An Achiever: Driven to improve patient lives and hit commercial targets.
The Setup
- Reports To: Vice President of Downstream Marketing.
- Partners With: Product Directors and Senior Leadership.
How You'll Create Impact
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
Portfolio Strategy & Innovation
- Spot Gaps: Identify unmet clinical needs and market growth opportunities.
- Gather Insights: Lead voice-of-customer, competitive research, and market assessments.
- Build Cases: Create business cases, market analyses, and product requirements.
- Guide R&D: Partner with product development to ensure designs meet customer needs.
- Evaluate Tech: Help assess licensing, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
Product Launches & Commercialization
- Execute Launches: Support global product launches and platform expansions.
- Craft Messaging: Develop product positioning, value propositions, and marketing collateral.
- Plan Growth: Contribute to marketing plans, pricing, and revenue forecasts.
- Secure Supply: Partner with Operations on inventory planning and launch readiness.
- Own Ecosystems: Manage solutions across implants, biologics, and workflows.
Sales Enablement & Education
- Drive Adoption: Support sales teams with surgeon conversion and procedural adoption.
- Build Tools: Create sales assets, digital content, and procedural guides.
- Run Events: Coordinate surgeon education, cadaver labs, and national meetings.
- Support Field: Serve as the go-to technical resource for reps and customers.
Cross-Functional & Analytics
- Unite Teams: Align Sales, Clinical, Regulatory, Finance, and Operations.
- Track Results: Analyze product performance, market trends, and competitor moves.
- Report Progress: Assist with business reviews, forecasts, and international support.
Your Background
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
- Degree: Bachelor’s in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Biology, or related field.
- Experience: 4–6 years in orthopedic sales, marketing, med-ed, or product development.
- Track Record: Proven success supporting medical device development and product launches.
Skills & Knowledge
- Clinical Savvy: Strong grasp of orthopedic procedures and surgeon workflows.
- Collaboration: Expert at aligning cross-functional teams from R&D to Supply Chain.
- Execution: Skilled in data analysis, project management, and multitasking.
- Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical & Job Demands
- Schedule: Full-time, with occasional evenings and weekends for technical calls/events.
- Mobility: Office-based environment; requires standing or walking up to 8 hours daily.
- Strength: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- OR Readiness: Able to wear a 7–9 lb lead apron for extended periods in operating rooms.
- Compliance: Must obtain and maintain hospital credentialing.
Travel Expectations
30–40% overnight travel. Travel includes surgeon meetings, cadaver labs, sales meetings, educational programs, product launches, industry conferences, and field support activities.
Compensation Data
Salary Range: $130,000-$160,000 USD annually with eligibility for discretionary bonus
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