Associate Product Manager, Surgical & Interventional Solutions

Job Description

The Associate Product Manager (APM), Surgical & Interventional Solutions (SIS), will be responsible for supporting specific product segments within the SIS portfolio, including the Urology and Gynecology portfolios, as well as other portfolios on an as‑needed basis.This role will support the Product Manager by providing the tools, resources, and operational support necessary to drive marketing activities and strategic initiatives across the portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and execution of marketing programs for both existing and newly launched products.
• Monitoring and analyzing program performance, identifying opportunities to optimize marketing initiatives and improve market adoption.
• Assisting in the development and execution of promotional programs, campaigns, and product launch activities.
• Supporting product lifecycle management strategies, including market development initiatives and portfolio optimization.
• Monitoring competitive activity and market dynamics, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensuring operational excellence across marketing deliverables, including coordination of marketing assets, sales tools, and training resources for the field sales team.
• Assisting with pricing strategies, annual target price reviews, and margin optimization initiatives to support revenue growth and Gross Profit Margin (GPM) improvement.
• Collaborating closely with U.S. and Global marketing teams to align on product strategy, launch timelines, and best practices.

Through these responsibilities, the APM will help ensure the ‘SIS” portfolio continues to deliver sustained revenue growth, strong market positioning, and operational excellence.

Job Duties

• Develop and implement business plans for assigned product lines, including marketing strategies, tactics, sales goals, expenses, and resource requirements needed to achieve business objectives.
• Develop and execute product launch strategies for new products entering the Canadian market. Launch plans will address product positioning, promotion, pricing, targeting, collateral development, value proposition creation, and market analysis.
• Provide cross-functional leadership and direction to Operations, Finance, and Sales teams to support both existing product lifecycle management and the successful execution of new product launches.
• Partner closely with the field sales organization, including regular field travel, to build strong relationships with sales teams and key customers while supporting clinical and commercial initiatives.
• Deliver value to sales teams and customers through market expertise, portfolio knowledge, and insights into market trends and competitive dynamics.
• Develop competitive positioning strategies and tactics to strengthen Olympus’ market position and support sales growth.
• Develop marketing collateral and sales tools to support product launches, tradeshows, promotions, and ongoing commercial initiatives.
• Track and measure the effectiveness of marketing programs and campaigns, updating strategies and tactics as required to optimize results.
• Design and implement customer and sales incentive programs to drive revenue growth, product adoption, and customer engagement.
• Develop strategies to improve product attachment rates across the portfolio and maximize overall portfolio value.
• Collaborate with sales leadership on Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) strategies and support responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for major national contracts.
• Perform other related duties and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant Diploma in related field (e.g., Life sciences, medical technology marketing) or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Minimum of two to three (2-3) years in a Marketing role of technically advanced product in complex market(s), medical device and/or OR sales experience of minimum of 1-3 years (or more). Medical device sales experience is a strong asset.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of personal organization.  
• Ability to work in multi-cultural, cross-functional groups.
• Ability to travel; 20% - must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for employees who are at risk for exposure to blood or other bodily fluids on the job. Service responsibilities include the handling of products and equipment that may have potentially come into contact with blood or bodily fluids. OCI requires that all employees working in areas that may be exposed to this risk, either provide proof of the Twinrix (Hepatitis A and B) vaccination or sign a waiver accepting the possible risk of exposure from not being vaccinated. If you have severe allergies or ever had a severe allergic reaction to a vaccine please seek medical advice before taking this vaccine.