Junior Product Manager (Total Portfolio)

Junior Product Manager (total Portfolio)

Mast Group Ltd. are a world class manufacturer and supplier of diagnostic products for clinical, industrial, and veterinary testing. As an independent company, since 1959, our commitment to maintaining integrity and customer satisfaction**,* combined with innovation in in-vitro diagnostics, has resulted in improved clinical decisions and pathways. We recognise our** responsibility to provide reliable*, fit for purpose in-vitro diagnostics in every community globally.

We are looking to recruit a highly skilled and conscientious Junior Product Manager to join the team based at our Daresbury site. The job holder will be an integral part of the team, ensuring maintenance of the existing portfolio whilst continuation of building a strong client base. The successful candidate should be willing to actively engage and contribute their technical knowledge, to aid the progression of portfolio development, bringing relevant products to successful manufacture and commercialisation.

THE ROLE

• Portfolio management – including documentation, IFUs, website content, sales material, and pricing models to name a few activities.
• New Product launches – working cross functional to deliver ne relevant, revenue generating products to market, launched to schedule in line with legal / regulatory requirements.
• IVDR – lead on IVDR related product management and marketing activities, ensuring appropriate accreditation.
• New ideas – identify relevant revenue generating products for market, understanding target opportunities, considering emerging technology and innovations.
• · Promotional campaigns – ensure supportive materials are available for campaigns and new and existing product launches.
• Websites – manage specific product portfolio both current and future. Ensuring data accuracy, fresh content, targeted SEO, and digital marketing.
• Data Protection – management of customer information within CRM in like with company data protection policies and the Data Protection Act.
• Corporate Branding – ensuring all marketing literature is in line with agreed styles and cost, and ensure all information is up to date.
• Exhibitions – organise and attend local events.
• Price Lists – review product sales and margin, updating pricelists and circulation to customers, and other relevant groups.
• Product Reporting – monitor sales of new products and update on new product information demand and additions/ deletions.
• Product recalls – work with other departments to ensure rapid and effective product recalls when needed.
• Liaison with third party suppliers – ensure accurate and up to date information regarding products. To be responsible for enquiry responses being effectively communicated appropriately.

In addition to the specified duties the Junior Product Manager is expected to perform additional tasks that the company may require.

THE PERSON

• BSc in a life science, an MBA is desirable.
• At least three years’ experience in a product management role.
• Experience in broad product portfolio and market segments.
• Ability work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a changing work environment.
• Experience of working collaboratively with other departments and internationally.
• Excellent attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence others and be a strong team player.
• Experience of generating technical content.
• Strong Microsoft office skills
• An experience and understanding of clinical diagnostic markets an advantage.
• Willingness to attend scientific conferences and meetings with travel to intercompany locations and events as required.

In addition to the specified duties the employee is expected to perform additional tasks when reasonably called upon to do so.

We offer

Competitive salary dependent on experience

23 days holiday plus Bank holidays

Auto Enrolment on Pension

Private medical insurance

Enrolment onto Group Income Protection

Enrolment onto Group Life Assurance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have the right to work in the UK without the requirement for sponsorship?
• Do you have experience of technical writing and content creation?

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Product management: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In person