Director of Marketing, Clinical Diagnostics
New Product Planning
A manufacturer of leading-edge technology used in molecular diagnostics is looking for a marketing professional to lead their new product planning function. This high growth company has enjoyed double-digit revenue growth over the past three years and is expanding globally. Profitable, publicly traded and very stable, they are poised for significant growth within the in vitro diagnostics market and have received approval to fill this high profile marketing leadership role. This is an exciting work environment where their teams have unusually strong personal chemistry. If you are looking for a strategic challenge in a dynamic organization this could be the opportunity for you.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Marketing will lead a small team responsible for marketing activities for a product line of new assays and platforms in the IVD market. Your group will lead the process from concept definition to commercialization, working on a global basis. This is a critical assignment where you will develop the commercial strategies and launch plans for innovative tests that diagnose infectious disease. Specific duties include identifying target customer segments in different regions around the world and defining features and competitive advantages for pipeline products, as well as positioning, budgeting and forecasting for those products.
This is a strategic assignment where you will serve as the "voice of the customer" and collaborate closely with colleagues in R&D, Business Development, Sales and Finance to develop plans for new product development. Working with country managers, you will also map the product life cycle for the newly launched products in different regions. You will coordinate marketing activities with the sales force and as the company further penetrates international markets you will also be asked to research global distribution options and to monitor competitive trends in those markets. Their rapid rate of expansion means that significant opportunities exist for career advancement and professional development.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following attributes:
- 7+ years of marketing experience in clinical diagnostics or with assays used in Molecular Biology applications.
- Diagnostic marketing experience in infectious disease, blood screening, or in-vitro diagnostics is preferred; some global or international marketing experience is required
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree or better in a scientific discipline; MBA preferred
A highly competitive base salary is provided, along with an industry leading bonus, benefits package and stock option program. A full relocation package is also provided. If you are a self-starter who enjoys the challenges and rewards of working in a technical, high-growth market, and if your background matches these qualifications, please forward your confidential resume.
Please E-mail your confidential resume (in Microsoft Word, Rich Text Format, or text format) to resume@alpinesearch.net. If unable to E-mail, please send via fax to (970) 241-4395. Please reference ALP-2422 in the subject line of your email, or in your fax cover letter.
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SALARY | $150,000 - $180,000 |
BONUS | 25% |
OTHER COMPENSATION | Stock Options |