Product Manager I

C. R. Bard, Inc. is a leading multinational developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies in the product fields of: Vascular Urology Oncology Surgical Specialty BARD markets its products and services worldwide to hospitals, individual health care professionals, extended care facilities, and alternate site facilities.

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position.

* Build relationships with and know key customers/distributors and major buying groups. * Identify and quantify market and product opportunities. * Interface effectively with all involved disciplines. * Lead project teams indirectly or directly and contribute as a strong team member. Communicate with domestic sales force and global marketing entities (directly and through international marketing). * Communicate market trends to Division management and internal “teams.” * Develop and implement product marketing plans. * Long-term strategic planning. * Tactical planning and implementation. * Identify market needs and changes. * Forecast sales volume, monthly and long-term (18 months). * Budget administration (promotional and expense). * Profit and loss responsibility for product line. * Presentations to Sales, division management and others. * Identify and develop marketing programs, sales tools and promotions. * Assist in preparing a Business Plan.

**Basic Qualifications:** * This position requires a BS/BA in Marketing or related field and five to seven years business experience with 1-3 years in a marketing role. * An MBA and sales experience is preferred as well as experience in the health care/medical device industry. * This position also requires demonstrated excellent human relation and communication skills. * The incumbent must also demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the duties and responsibilities. **Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and Knowledge:** * Demonstrated leadership abilities. * High integrity. * An understanding of and ability to apply fundamental marketing concepts and techniques. * A thorough understanding of the vascular access marketplace. * Strong learning skills and intelligence. * Ability to work as a strong team contributor. * Excellent written and oral communications. * Ability to handle/accept diversity and ambiguity. * Proven or strong potential skills in coaching, developing and guiding others. * Competency with personal computers and spreadsheet/word processing software. **Physical Demands:** * This position is in an office environment and requires the incumbent to sit, stand and perform general office functions. * The incumbent may also be required to lift up to twenty five pounds occasionally. * Bending, stooping and reaching are also frequently required. **Work Environment:** * The ideal candidate must be able to work in a team oriented, fast paced environment. * Bard Access Systems is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce.