Associate Product Manager

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The Associate Product Manager will assist with product strategy, development, & marketing for assigned product lines.

This role will collaborate across departments, including engineering, sales, marketing, & supply chain, to support product launches, develop growth strategies, & ensure alignment with customer & market needs.

The Associate Product Manager will play a key role in defining product specifications, conducting market research, analyzing competitive landscapes, & assisting in roadmap planning.

This position requires a balance of analytical, strategic, & creative thinking to drive business growth while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered solutions.  

The ideal candidate will be willing to travel up to 50% of the time (domestically & internationally) for customer visits, conferences, & internal meetings.

Key Responsibilities


* Product Strategy & Market Research:



* Conduct competitive analysis & market research to identify trends, opportunities, & areas for differentiation.


* Maintain relationships with clinical partners to gather insights for product improvement, development efforts & product validation.


* Define customer, market, & product requirements, acting as the Voice of the Customer through the course of development.

Product Development & Lifecycle Management:


* Assist in managing product roadmaps, prioritizing new development & enhancements based on customer needs, business goals, & resource availability.


* Collaborate with sales, R&D, & engineering teams to ensure product design meets clinical workflow requirements, regulatory standards, & needs of the organization.


* Document product specifications & contribute to defining pricing structures.

Sales & Marketing Support:


* Assist in the development of marketing plans & content, sales training materials, & promotional efforts.


* Support global sales teams by providing competitive insights, sales aids, & product differentiation messaging.


* Work with finance & marketing teams to align pricing & positioning strategies with revenue & margin goals.

Product Launch & Cross-Functional Collaboration:


* Coordinate with operations, supply chain, & manufacturing teams to assist with forecasting, demand planning & inventory management.


* Communicate product development progress & key updates across cross-functional internal teams.


* Support regulatory requirements, including Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs), to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Business Growth & Long-Term Strategy:


* Identify market expansion opportunities & develop strategies to strengthen CQ Medical’s competitive position.


* Collaborate with leadership on pricing models & long-term financial planning.


* Monitor industry trends & emerging technologies to drive product innovation.

Customer Engagement & User Feedback:
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