Terumo Aortic is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Therapy Value Stream Manager -Mechanical to join our exciting new Therapy Value Stream team. This is a hybrid role that requires a strong background in the aortic medical device industry, product lifecycle management, and global product strategy execution.
As Therapy Value Stream Manager - Mechanical, you will be responsible for leading global product strategy for hybrid solutions, ensuring alignment with Terumo Aortic’s commercial strategy. You will sponsor the strategic pipeline, drive product lifecycle management, and provide leadership to cross-functional teams to deliver innovative hybrid therapy solutions.
The key responsibilities of the role are;
1. Lead, formulate, and execute strategic marketing plans for hybrid portfolios and related technology.
2. Work with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and R&D to set direction for range expansions and evolutions.
3. Oversee product development, launch, and lifecycle management for the hybrid portfolio.
4. Collaborate with global sales and downstream marketing teams to ensure successful product launches.
5. Conduct competitor analysis, market needs assessments, and customer input collection to inform strategy.
6. Provide leadership to direct reports across R&D, QA, QC, Manufacturing, Clinical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs.
7. Support global product launch strategies, training, and marketing campaign material development.
8. Ensure compliance with all relevant quality systems and regulatory requirements (ISO, MDR, etc.).
9. Maintain strong relationships with sales leadership, clinical specialists, and KOLs globally.
The successful candidate will possess;
10. Bachelor’s degree required; product management and/or engineering background preferred.
11. Strong analytical skills with proven ability to deliver against strategy.
12. Experience in global product launch planning and execution.
13. Understanding of Terumo Aortic products, clinical needs, and customer value chain.
14. Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
15. Experience working across global teams in multiple geographies.