Global Clinical Product Manager - Obstetrics-Cardiff,UK

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

1/27/2025

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Job Title: Global Clinical Product Manager - Obstetrics

Job Type: Full Time, Permenant

Location: Cardiff

Are you passionate about product management and eager to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry. Do you want to fullfil a global role in an agile med-tech company.

Why not join our dynamic team at Huntleigh Healthcare as our new Global Product Manager, You will play a crucial role in driving the success of our innovative Obstetric product portfolio and new technology road map.

Role

We are looking for and innovative Clinical product manager to join Huntleigh Healthcare’s Global Product Management and marketing team. The role will focus on growing The Huntleigh Obstetric product category.

You will report into the Senior Category Manager and will take responsibility for product(s) management including new product development project(s), current portfolio management, as well as support the Senior Category Manager.

You will work closely with R&D, Sales, marketing and other supportive functions. You will liase with external partners to help in the continuing development of the Huntleigh’s portfolio and help ensure the Huntleigh business meets its’ growth targets over the coming years.

The Huntleigh diagnostic business unit is part of the Arjo Group and takes its strategic mandate from the Arjo Group business strategy. There may be a requirement to assist and work with group colleagues to assist in group development activities. The business unit may also enter into Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) arrangements with other companies and this role will oversee those arrangements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic planning and tactical support

• Collaborate with the Category Manager and key functions to establish global product management and lifecycle strategies.
• Define key features, specifications, and requirements based on customer feedback.
• Assist the development team with global upstream product launches.
• Support local downstream marketing activities including but not limited to product training, clinical education events, customer meetings.
• Gather and analyse market and customer insights, conduct competitor research to help develop products, and manage product lifecycles.
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the clinical and functional performance of the product to support customers and colleagues in product utilisation.
  
  

Leadership

• Foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholder and co-ordinate projects for timely completion.
• Develop and nurture relationship with external supplier, customers and thought leaders.
  
  

Marketing

• Work with marketing to develop the product(s) brand, value proposition, claims and supportive evidence.
• Provide input in the creation of marketing content,collaterals and campaigns.
  
  

Financial

• Create business cases, profit analysis and forecasting to help develop, improve product marketing strategies.
• Assist the category manager in producing portfolio business performance analysis
  
  

Areas of operation

• This is a global role therefore UK and international travelling will be expected.
• This is a full-time position, home-based, requiring weekly visits to the headquarter in Cardiff.
  
  

Quality System Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide input for the clinical aspect of the CE mark and FDA submission.
• Build quality into all aspects of your work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Degree in Marketing, business administration, medical technology engineering or healthcare and clinical science required
• Proven min 5 year experience in the medical technology industry required, preferably in the patient monitoring, CTG technology sector.
• Proven prior 5 year experience in product management, marketing, sales, or clinical affairs essential
• Midwifery, obstretric qualification would be a strong advantage.
• Excellent standard of English and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Physically fit to travel internationally
  
  

Personal Qualities:

• Customer-oriented and commercial mindset,
• Good analytical and conceptual skills,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter
• Affinity for medical technologies and clinical procedures
• Permissions:
  
  

Internal and External Contacts:

Main contacts, internal: global marketing and product management, R&D, sales, Regulatiry, Quality

Main contacts, external: Thought leaders, customers, distributors, suppliers

Special Features/Conditions:

• UK and international travels
  
  

Disclaimer:

The above information in this description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not contain nor is it intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

What We Will Offer In Return

You will support our vision that great healthcare is always a collective first. In return, we recognize and value our global employees. You will have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with competitive package.

Why diversity matters to us

At Huntleigh Healthcare, we believe in the power of diversity. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society, which means building a more diverse, equitable, inclusive and engaging environment – not only in the workplace, but also within the communities that we serve, work in and live in. We achieve this through a culture and mindset that values the uniqueness of all our people.

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About Arjo

At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.

For more information about Arjo visit www.arjo.com