Reports To EVP of Business Development & Strategy
Department Product Management
Location Plymouth Meeting, PA (Flexible in-office policy: periodic work-from-home)
Position Overview
The Junior Product Manager (Jr. PM) supports the product lifecycle for dental product categories, contributing to ideation, commercialization, and post-market activities within the Product Management team. Reporting to the EVP of Business Development & Strategy, this role collaborates with Senior PMs and cross-functional teams (R&D, Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, Operations) to bring innovative, clinically valuable products to market. The Jr. PM plays a key role in supporting product improvements, market research, and go-to-market strategies, helping drive growth and success in a leading dental product company. This position is ideal for an early-career professional eager to learn, grow, and contribute to improving clinician and patient outcomes in a fast-paced, post-acquisition environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Product Lifecycle Support
- Assist in managing existing products, focusing on improvements, pricing updates, and marketing support for dental product categories.
- Support Senior PMs in product development initiatives, from ideation to commercialization, ensuring alignment with clinical needs.
- Monitor product inventory and coordinate changes or discontinuations with Operations to maintain supply chain efficiency.
- Market Research and Analysis
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and gather customer feedback to inform product strategies and enhancements.
- Track and analyze product performance metrics (eg, sales trends, margins) to identify opportunities for growth and optimization.
- Support clinical evaluations and trade show preparations to ensure effective product positioning and feedback collection.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, and Operations to support product development and go-to-market execution.
- Collaborate with Marketing to develop and execute go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment with sales goals.
- Assist in internal training efforts to equip Sales teams with product knowledge for effective market penetration.
- Documentation and Project Support
- Prepare and maintain product documentation, including requirements, briefs, and launch plans, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
- Support the development of go-to-market plans, coordinating timelines and deliverables across teams.
- Ensure all documentation aligns with regulatory and operational requirements for seamless product launches.
- Contribution to Strategic Goals
- Support the EVP of Business Development & Strategy in achieving product portfolio growth and innovation objectives.
- Contribute to improving clinician and patient outcomes by ensuring products meet the needs of dental professionals.
- Participate in team initiatives to enhance the company's position as a leader in dental products post-acquisition.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related field.
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in healthcare, dental, or medical device industries.
- Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail for market analysis and performance tracking.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate across teams and produce clear documentation.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); familiarity with project management tools is a plus.
- Passion for product development and improving clinician and patient outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in dental or healthcare product companies, with exposure to clinical environments.
- Familiarity with product lifecycle management or new product development processes.
- Understanding of the needs of dental professionals (eg, general dentists, hygienists, specialists).
SuccessFactors Competencies
- Achievement Orientation Delivers accurate, timely support for product initiatives, meeting deadlines for launches and updates.
- Collaboration Builds effective relationships with cross-functional teams to support product success.
- Problem Solving Identifies and addresses challenges in product management, leveraging research and feedback for solutions.
Accountabilities
- Support the product lifecycle to ensure timely, clinically valuable product launches and improvements.
- Deliver actionable market insights and performance analysis to drive product growth and profitability.
- Contribute to the company's mission of supporting clinical excellence in dentistry through innovative products.