**The Company:**
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (Ortho) is a leading global provider of in vitro diagnostics. We have an established track record for providing high-quality products and services to the global clinical laboratory and immunohematology communities. Headquartered in Raritan, NJ, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics has approximately 3,800 employees, serving customers in more than 120 countries.
We are recruiting and retaining the best and brightest around the world. People who are performance driven, want to make a difference and who help us grow our leadership position in a changing marketplace. The power to reimagine starts with empowered people. People who are empowered to grow and given the chance to succeed in ways they hadn’t thought possible before.
Our purpose is simple: to improve and save lives with diagnostics. We do that by reimagining what’s possible. It’s what defines us. It’s the Ortho difference.
**The Career Potential:**
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is committed to improving and saving lives with diagnostics. To do this we hire people who share this dream and are ready for new adventures. As a valued team member, you will carve your own career path and be part of building this company stronger and better than ever before. There is no limit to the experiences, opportunities and new directions you will have access to here at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics. More importantly, you will be driving the surge of a whole new direction in important medicine. That’s something we can all take pride in as we take this journey together.
**The Opportunity:**
As the company transitions, we are seeking a Product Manager who will manage the marketing strategy for the territory of PR, Caribbean and Venezuela for in vitro diagnostics business, ensuring short-long term sustainability of the business.
**The Responsibilities:**
+ Be the marketing expert for the specialty for the sub region through customer knowledge and market insight.
+ Champion and coordinate new product/ programs launches into sub-region through new product teams and local commercial management in alignment with Regional Marketing.
+ Drive cross-market communication and learning to ensure best practices and competitive insight are shared across markets.
+ Work with local team to develop product-marketing strategies, positioning, training, pricing, strategic initiatives, programs and other marketing related initiatives and requirements.
+ Manage marketing budget for the Specialty.
+ Gather and analyze market intelligence reports and provide strategic feedback to the commercial team.
+ Design congress/ meetings strategy and execute them.
+ Responsible for ProFed training in the Specialty.
**The Individual:**
+ Minimum of a Bachelor's or higher degree in Natural Science, Business Administration or Marketing with six (6) years of experience in healthcare industry is required.
+ In Vitro Diagnostic Market experience is required.
+ A Master's degree in Marketing is preferred.
+ Field Sales Experience is preferred.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish are required.
+ Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Outlook is required.
+ Ability to establish positive interpersonal relations and interact with people effectively, work effectively under time pressure and make accurate and assertive decisions accordingly.
+ Demonstrate strong analysis, numerical acuity, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
+ Self-starter with strong time management and planning skills.
+ Be proactive, organized, and resourceful, maintain accountability for his/her actions and make good judgment in the performance of his/her duties.
+ Availability to work flexible hours is required.
+ Availability to travel 25% to countries within (but not restricted to) Latin America, Central America, US and the Caribbean is required.
**Equal Opportunity:**
_At Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, we are proud of the empowering, inclusive and innovative culture we are growing. Our team is passionate about our work, and brings deep knowledge, industry experience and diverse thinking that drive results, making Ortho a place to grow your career._
_Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law._
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**Job ID** _2016-3853_
**\# of Openings** _.._
**Job Locations** _PR_ _-_ _San Juan_
**Posted Date** _12/13/2016_
**Category** _Commercial_