Product Manager, Hip Implants

Position Overview

This role is responsible for the strategic management and market execution of assigned orthopedic implant portfolios, such as hip or knee solutions, within a defined region. The position focuses on planning and delivering product launch and growth initiatives while translating marketing strategy into effective field-level execution.

As part of the field-facing marketing function, the role plays a key part in communicating value propositions to both customers and the sales organization, ensuring consistent, accurate, and impactful messaging across the territory.

Core Responsibilities

Product & Market Strategy

• Develop and implement commercialization and lifecycle plans for assigned product categories

• Define target customer segments and tailor messaging to address clinical, economic, and operational needs

• Monitor market dynamics, clinical trends, and competitive activity to refine positioning and strategy

Field Marketing & Sales Enablement

• Deliver clear and compelling product messaging to customers and sales teams

• Design and execute training programs to strengthen product knowledge and selling effectiveness

• Support the sales organization through in-field activities, demonstrations, and customer engagements

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare professionals and key clinical stakeholders

• Identify and support key opinion leaders and manage ongoing collaboration and communication

• Participate in customer workshops, educational sessions, and product presentations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with regional and global marketing partners to share insights and align priorities

• Coordinate with regulatory and quality functions on documentation and compliance-related activities

• Partner with supply chain and logistics teams to review inventory levels and support supply planning

Operational & Financial Management

• Manage budgets related to marketing initiatives and promotional programs

• Track performance of marketing activities and adjust plans to maximize impact

• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal processes and quality systems

Leadership & Talent Development

• Support the development of team capabilities through coaching and knowledge sharing

• Promote high ethical standards and adherence to internal policies and codes of conduct

• Continuously build personal expertise in product knowledge, market trends, and professional skills

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product management or marketing within the medical device or healthcare industry

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to sales growth and successful market adoption

• Fluency in Japanese (written and spoken) and business-level English

• Proficiency with standard office software and data management tools

• Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills

Preferred

• Experience supporting field sales organizations in a clinical or technical environment

• Exposure to orthopedic, implantable, or surgical product categories

• Experience working with cross-border or regional marketing teams