Senior Manager, Customer Marketing (Vascular & Interventional)

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

This position is responsible for leading the development and execution of comprehensive downstream marketing strategies, plans, and forecasts for a portfolio of medical devices. The Senior Marketing Manager provides strategic direction, drives growth initiatives, and serves as a key commercial partner across cross-functional teams, with a focus on embolization, biopsy, and drainage procedure devices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1.* Leads the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies, plans, and long-range forecasts for assigned product portfolios.

2.* Directs advanced market research activities, including the collection, synthesis, and interpretation of industry trends, medical procedures, competitive dynamics, and customer insights.

3.* Identifies new markets, indications, and growth opportunities and translates insights into strategic business plans and commercialization recommendations.

4.* Owns portfolio-level product marketing responsibilities, including new product launches, customer and patient education, KOL development and management, and major marketing campaigns.

5.* Partners with Marketing Communications and Brand to define messaging strategy and oversee the development of high-impact promotional materials, campaigns, and educational assets across print and digital media.

6.* Provides leadership and mentorship to marketing team members; may directly manage employees by interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training, evaluating performance, and supporting professional development.

7.* Acts as a subject matter expert to Sales and cross-functional teams; addresses complex product, market, and competitive questions from internal stakeholders.

8.* Leads budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities related to marketing programs and portfolio initiatives.

9.* Collaborates closely with Sales, Product Management, Internal Marketing, Clinical, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory teams to ensure alignment between customer needs, product strategy, and commercial execution.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

    Lifting – Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.Writing

    SittingStanding

    BendingVisual acuity

    Color perceptionDepth perception

    ReadingField of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field and eight or more years of progressively responsible marketing experience; medical device or healthcare experience strongly preferred.

* Demonstrated ability to develop and lead marketing strategy with measurable business impact.

* Advanced analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

* Proven ability to manage complex projects, influence cross-functional teams, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

* Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.

* Advanced computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and other applicable software programs.

* Demonstrated expertise in preparing and delivering professional written and oral presentations, business cases, and market analyses.

* Extensive experience conducting and interpreting market research with a high degree of rigor, validity, and reliability.

* Worldwide/global marketing experience strongly preferred.

COMPETENCIES

* Marketing strategy development and execution

* Deep clinical curiosity and customer orientation

* New product launches and commercialization

* Market research, competitive intelligence, and growth opportunity identification

* Marketing and advertising agency management

* Leadership and cross-functional influence

* Financial planning and budgeting

* Strong project management and prioritization skills

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category II:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.  

Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

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