Role Description We are seeking an experienced medical device Senior Product Manager who will have responsibility for the global upstream strategy, product development, and lifecycle management of an assigned Orthopedic product portfolio. In this critical position, you will have primary global upstream responsibility for driving product strategy, new product development (NPD), and long‑range portfolio planning within Capital Orthopedics. Your focus will be identifying unmet customer needs, translating insights into differentiated product concepts, and partnering cross‑functionally to deliver profitable, clinically meaningful innovation. You will have significant latitude to shape portfolio direction, influence investment decisions, and define multigenerational product roadmaps. Close collaboration with downstream marketing, R&D, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Finance, and Sales is essential to success. Your day‑to‑day activities in this role will include, but are not limited to: - Market and customer insights generation - Product strategy development - NPD core team leadership - Product lifecycle (PLM) management - Competitive intelligence - Portfolio optimization Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred - 7+ years of progressive experience in medical device marketing, product management, or upstream marketing roles - Demonstrated experience leading upstream product strategy and NPD initiatives within the medical device industry - Experience in Orthopedics, capital equipment, disposable technologies, or adjacent surgical markets preferred - Strong ability to translate customer and market insights into clear product strategies and development priorities - Proven success leading and influencing cross‑functional teams without direct authority - Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills (verbal and written) - High level of personal ownership, accountability, and strategic thinking - Creative problem‑solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast‑paced environment - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Travel requirements dependent on location; Largo area 30%, Remote 40% Requirements - Serve as the upstream marketing lead and core team member for New Product Development (NPD), owning key marketing deliverables required for internal governance and external regulatory bodies (e.g., MRD, value proposition, claims strategy, launch readiness inputs) - Lead market assessment and opportunity identification through Voice of Customer (VOC), market research, competitive analysis, and trend evaluation to identify unmet needs and growth opportunities - Develop and maintain product strategy, positioning, and multigenerational product roadmaps aligned with business objectives and long‑term portfolio strategy - Drive product portfolio optimization initiatives, including lifecycle management decisions, investment prioritization, and rationalization activities - Define product requirements and collaborate closely with R&D to ensure customer needs are translated into clinically meaningful, differentiated solutions - Serve as the market and customer expert for the assigned portfolio, maintaining deep understanding of surgeon workflows, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies - Partner with Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and R&D teams to support evidence generation strategies, clinical evaluations, and safe and effective product use - Develop and maintain competitive intelligence, including competitive benchmarking, positioning, and differentiation strategies - Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) to support product development, clinical insight, and innovation initiatives - Collaborate with downstream marketing, sales, and clinical education teams to ensure strong upstream‑to‑downstream handoff, supporting launch readiness, messaging alignment, and long‑term growth plans - On occasion, work with surgeons and sales representatives in operating room or laboratory environments to support product evaluations and development activities - Attend major industry conventions and internal meetings to engage with customers, faculty, and cross‑functional stakeholders - Manage assigned upstream project budgets and deliverables in alignment with business plans Benefits - Competitive compensation - Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage - Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED - Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period - Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price - Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

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