VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment.

Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

This position is responsible for the overall marketing efforts of the Advanced Material Technology organization. This includes product management and development, product introductions, market research, defining user needs, working closely with R&D to assure design meets user needs and identifying strategic product and business opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

• Directs departmental staff by interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline, firing and other related duties.
• Directs product management efforts.
• Oversees marketing efforts associated with product development.
• Develops marketing strategies and direction for the company. Identifies new markets with close interaction with Regulatory Affairs.
• Oversees product launches and introductions.
• Maintains awareness and knowledge of industry trends and direction.
• Maintains product knowledge and sales information within all product lines.
• Develops and manages the department's budget.
• Develops public relations programs and opportunities.
• Develops market research programs and opportunities.
• Works directly with R&D to identify new technologies and product opportunities.
• Performs customer evaluations of device concepts and identify KOL's
• Works crossfunctionally with other marketing and commercial teams to assure cohesive strategy
• Performs other related duties and tasks, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting Not to exceed 50 lbs. - local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Vision
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision / peripheral
• Fine motor skills

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field. Master's Degree preferred.
• Work related experience equivalent to nine years, with five of those years in product management.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage projects efficiently and effectively and to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to prepare professional written and oral presentations and market analysis.
• Excellent market research skills and the ability to report research findings with high degree of validity and reliability.

COMPETENCIES

• Supervisory process
• Product management / development
• Marketing strategy development / direction
• Product launches / introduction
• Advertising campaign creation
• Public relation programs and opportunities development
• Budgetary process
• Market research programs and opportunities development
• Tradeshows / seminars

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category II :

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.

Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following :

• Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from : Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
• Medical / Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
• Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
• Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
• Employee Garden Gardening Classes
• 3 Weeks' Vacation 1 Week Sick-Time Paid Holidays
• 401K Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com / careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.