About Straumann Group

Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Straumann Group is a global leader in tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions that creates smiles and restores confidence. For more than six decades, we have been stretching the limits, entering new fields, and creating opportunities to make patients’ lives better. We are the leading independent player in our industry. From the first Dental Implant in 1974 to the latest Digital Solution – we do things different than others.

We deliver innovation based on evidence. This is part of our employer culture as well as an exceptional team spirit that truly encourages diversity and a powerful “can-do” attitude.

#WeChangeDentistry every day – and want you to be a part of it!

Summary of Position

The Global Product Manager will help develop and drive the product development and investment strategy for our rapidly growing global Orthodontics business (which includes our clear aligner brand, ClearCorrect). In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the business maintains the right cadence of innovation and launches to maintain our impressive growth trajectory, and at the same time, help shape the future of the care experience for doctors and patients around the world.

Essential Functions and Duties

As a Product Manager, you will be regarded as a deep expert related to Orthodontics with broad knowledge of related fields. In this role, you will

• Contribute to the creation of a multi-year strategic plan and global product roadmap to improve the strength and overall competitiveness of the orthodontics product portfolio
• Serve as Voice-of-Customer to provide feedback and requirements that support the development of products, features, services, and programs to drive adoption and brand equity among doctors, patients and other stakeholders
• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs, market trends and technology trends
• Identify and assess growth opportunities and create strategies that deliver profitable market share
• Execute market research including ethnographic assessments and usability activities to drive business platform/portfolio decisions
• Champion innovation, seek learnings from the market, create business cases and drive product development and improvement beyond the existing solutions through close interaction with the global headquarters
• Develop global product and campaign launch plans, in collaboration with Marketing Communications, Training and Education, and Regional/Lobal Marketing, ensuring seamless and effective implementation across channels, geographies and target customers
• Assess in-market performance through product analytics and doctor feedback; make recommendations for enhancements
• Support cross-functional teams in creating and executing tactical plans that support our business strategies, including post-launch support
• Ensure commercialization of products, promos, and programs are on-time and within budget
• Track overall business results including identification and monitoring of key metrics and other data sources that gauge the health and growth of the business, and future business
• Work cross-functionally to drive alignment on organizational goals and product strategy
• Maintain positive communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors and vendors
• Build strong relationships with KOL’s around the world
• Present to internal and external stakeholders in 1:1 and group settings

Non-essential Functions and Duties

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in technical or business-related field (e.g., computer science, engineering, information technology, etc.)
• 3+ years of global product management experience, managing and developing software products
• Demonstrated ability to translate customer problems into technology roadmaps and proven record in delivering high-quality products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and a high capacity for conceptual thinking

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (such as DDS/DMD or a master’s degree in dentistry or related discipline)
• Clinical understanding of dentistry, digital dentistry and/or orthodontics
• Strong technical background, with knowledge of software development and experience in agile software development methodologies
• Ability to work within a team as an individual contributor in a fast paced, changing environment
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
• Ability to shift easily between upstream marketing skills and downstream marketing support, based on the needs of the project
• Self-starter who needs minimal supervision and able to effectively manage through ambiguity

Key Attributes

Straumann Group has been inspired to make people’s lives better, improve oral health and restore people’s self-esteem and driving the company’s purpose to unlock the potential of people’s lives. Culture has always been the foundation of our success, guided by our beliefs: customer obsession, entrepreneurial mindset, agility & decisiveness, ownership, passion for learning, psychological safety, and driving engagement.

Additional qualities of the successful candidate include the following:

• Resourceful and Hands-on: An energetic, resourceful, agile, and hands-on individual who operates effectively with minimum direction and pursues objectives and works to deliver against goals relentlessly; able to get to the heart of issues rapidly and act decisively
• Team Player: From a basis of strong self-awareness, excellent interpersonal skills; fosters team-first mentality and shares wins and successes; creates an open and transparent environment in which individuals can team together to drive optimal outcomes
• Results-driven: Brings a fire in the belly and is counted on to meet or exceed commitments on time, every time; has a genuine passion for patient outcomes and quality
• Collaborative Relationship-builder: Able to build deep relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, and work closely with/ and earn the respect and trust of other teams
• Integrity: Possesses unquestionable integrity and is intellectually curious; is known as an honest, trustworthy, ethical, and straightforward individual, capable of presenting the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner
• Straumann Group prides itself on employee’s embracing the player/learner mindset that embodies a high-performance culture and learning organization

Physical Attributes:

• Observe and hear warning signs and signals within all areas of the company
• May repeatedly lift up to 20 lbs
• May type on a computer, using a computer mouse and computer monitor for up to 8 hours at a time
• Will be working in a fast-paced, team environment

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an office environment
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to dust
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate
• Will work in a fast-paced, team environment

Additional Information

Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or brighten your SMILE, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Very Competitive total compensation plans
• A 401(K) plan to help you plan for your future with an employer match
• Great health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs to ensure you’re happy and healthy
• Generous PTO allowance - plenty of time to recharge those batteries

Please understand that we do not need external support by recruiting agencies and consultants to fill this vacancy. Thank you for respecting this.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Employment Type: Full Time

Alternative Locations: United States

Travel Percentage: 0 - 10%

Requisition ID: 9443