Job Description

Summary An excellent opportunity for a Product Manager for the Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS) business unit. Role will regionally cover entire Africa.We are the makers of possibleBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of healthxe2x84xa2 is our Purpose, and its no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of usxe2x80x94from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per yearxe2x80x94to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.Why join us?A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, youll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.Become a maker of possible with us!Our vision for function or BU at BDAs a leading manufacturer and supplier of products that are used daily in healthcare, the Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS) team provide a wide range of products for injection and infusion therapy, regional anesthesia and closed medication management.About the roleA Product Manager, MDS will analyze key market trends and execute with support from the Marketing Manager the relevant marketing strategies in alignment with the country and regional platform strategies. Determines customers' needs and gaps by specifying the research needed to acquire market information. Manage country/region specific marketing activities through research, strategic planning, and implementation in alignment with the country and regional teams.Main responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate opportunities and priorities identification for new products growth and successful implementation of the regional plans, provides support and use global and regional marketing tools.
• Lead Regional Processes that interface and align the country, Regional, European, and global organization.
• Product specialist supporting sales team.
• Support Marketing Manager in product launches, marketing events, congresses & training events & the Sales Manager with tender management.
• Assist & guide business analyst with product forecasting, sales & budget planning.
• Support execution of strategic roll out of all business strategy in conjunction with commercial leader, Marketing, Business Analyst, clinical & medical affairs.
• Identify key regional market research needs and conduct market search co-ordination with local/regional & worldwide organization.
• Drive and deliver Product Line Growth, manage short & long-term Product Planning, Product Training & Capacity Building.
• Manage Product Life cycle, Regional Product portfolio and strategy that will deliver MDS performance growth objectives.

About you

• Bachelors degree in a healthcare discipline, marketing or business management.
• Minimum 4 years of experience within the healthcare sector, either in a commercial or marketing background.
• Demonstrate strong eye for business (including ability to analyze information and make
• recommendations to management)
• Excellent teammate, with ability to work closely with diverse teams (geographical & cultural)
• Distribution & Channel Management
• Customer focused & results driven.
• Able to work independently and prepared for travel within the region and internationally

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