Product Manager-Surgical Video Microscopy
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Summary
The Product Manager will have direct responsibility for managing all downstream marketing of our Video Microscope business, to expand beyond the established neurosurgery and neuro-spine microscope market and explore growth into new markets. This includes responsibility for 3rd party relationship management/development with external parties to expand the value proposition of current platforms, as well as nurturing existing 3rd party co-marketing agreements related to the product area.
Job description
The Product Manager will be responsible for the development and execution of all downstream programs, promotions, and market plans, supporting internal and external product trainings. This includes trade show participation and management of collateral development and digital marketing campaigns to promote the sales of assigned products. Additionally, the Product Manager will be responsible for Surgical Monitors across the business (Video Microscopy, Surgical Endoscopy, and ENT) to support product introduction of new monitors to the portfolio as the market evolves.
Job Duties
- Manage the day-to-day tactical execution and performance of the product portfolio, including product lifecycle activities, forecasting, and cross-functional coordination.
- Develop and execute marketing programs that support strategic business objectives, including product positioning, pricing, segmentation, promotions, market expansion, and product launch initiatives.
- Create and maintain sales, marketing, and clinical support materials that communicate product value and support both direct and distributor sales channels. This includes sales tools, training materials, testimonials, white papers, and other customer-facing collateral.
- Partner with Sales, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Professional Education, and Training teams to deliver product training, sales enablement tools, and field support.
- Conduct regular field engagement with sales teams, customers, and key accounts to gather market insights, support product adoption, validate customer needs, and identify growth opportunities.
- Build relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), product champions, and professional societies to drive adoption, gather insights, and validate market opportunities.
- Monitor market trends, competitive activity, reimbursement, procedural growth, and emerging technologies to inform business strategy.
- Collaborate with Global/Upstream to influence and drive execution of regional market requirements.
- Maintain an expertise as the product specialist by attending clinical procedures, courses, and tradeshows.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Required: Bachelors degree, MBA highly preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years of successful experience in product management (or related field) for medical products preferably imaging surgical devices or a Surgical-related product. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to project a professional image and strong leadership skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Self-motivated, confident individual with outstanding presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, develop new processes, and drive them to completion. Results-oriented individual with track-record of meeting established goals and expanding market share. Ability to strategically plan and tactically implement. Strong cross-functional management skills with the ability to lead project teams. Must be willing to travel up to 30% to customer sites (including surgical observations), tradeshows, and OCA affiliate sites, primarily domestically. Must have a valid driver's license. Must adhere to all customer and vendor credentialing requirements.
Preferred: Clinical Background and understanding of Surgical Procedures preferred. Experience working directly with HCPs & societies to develop value propositions and drive commercial activity preferred. OR Capital Experience preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree
- MBA highly preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years of successful experience in product management (or related field) for medical products preferably imaging surgical devices or a Surgical-related product
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to project a professional image and strong leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivated, confident individual with outstanding presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, develop new processes, and drive them to completion
- Results-oriented individual with track-record of meeting established goals and expanding market share
- Ability to strategically plan and tactically implement
- Strong cross-functional management skills with the ability to lead project teams
- Must be willing to travel up to 30% to customer sites (including surgical observations), tradeshows, and OCA affiliate sites, primarily domestically
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must adhere to all customer and vendor credentialing requirements
- Clinical Background and understanding of Surgical Procedures preferred
- Experience working directly with HCPs & societies to develop value propositions and drive commercial activity preferred
- OR Capital Experience preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Annual bonus
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing Programs
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- 12 Paid Holidays
- On-Site Child Daycare
- Café
- Fitness Center
- Paid volunteering
- Charitable donation match
- Educational Assistance
Company overview
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is a leading global medical technology company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. As a pioneer in the medical device industry, Olympus specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced endoscopic solutions, minimally invasive surgical equipment, and diagnostic imaging systems. The company holds approximately 70% of the global endoscope market, with a comprehensive portfolio that includes gastrointestinal endoscopes, laparoscopes, bronchoscopes, urological devices, and video imaging platforms. With over 5,200 employees across North and South America, Olympus focuses on creating innovative medical technologies that enable early detection, diagnosis, and minimally invasive treatment of diseases. The company's products are used across multiple medical specialties including gastroenterology, pulmonology, urology, and general surgery, helping healthcare professionals improve clinical outcomes while reducing procedural costs. Olympus continues to invest heavily in research and development, digital healthcare solutions, and AI-powered diagnostic tools to maintain its leadership position in the medical technology sector.