Director of Marketing

The Director of Marketing's primary responsibility is to provide leadership for developing, executing, monitoring, and revising annual market plans consistent with corporate objectives, which are designed to improve our competitive position and increase overall profits on our Structural Heart product lines (Minimally Invasive Surgery/Transcatheter Therapies/PFO).  Specific duties include: •Direct and coordinate Marketing activities toward accomplishment of business goals and objectives •Partner with U.S. Sales Division and International Sales Division to determine business plans and priorities •Develop Divisional strategic and operating plan •Establish Marketing project priorities and allocate resources and workload •Manage worldwide product portfolio, recommending product additions, deletions, new product ventures and    strategic directions •Direct product planning, including product phase-in and phase-out •Determine, develop, and execute post-market clinical trial strategy Identify members for and manage the Advisory Board •Ensure appropriate training and education is provided to those personnel that are involved in the use or application of division products  •Liaison with other departments (e.g., Quality, R&D, Legal, Operations, Marketing and Clinical Affairs) for division-wide initiatives •Supervise and develop staff •Prepare and manage annual department budgetEducation and/or Experience: •Bachelors degree, MBA preferred; Professional Marketing Certification is preferred •7-10 years medical experience required (Cardiovascular marketing experience preferred) •Extensive experience with strategic marketing of US and global medical devices. A history of success in new product introduction, promotion and support. •Superior communication skills and demonstrated success in working with teams. •Ability to manage multiple projects •Demonstrated clinical and technical aptitude •Strong presentation capabilities •Excellent planning, organization and analytical skills •Travel up to 50%, depending upon position   If you are interested in exploring this job opportunity with St. Jude Medical, visit “Careersâ€� on our website at www.sjm.com and apply to requisition 8424 or click on the link below. Apply Now! St. Jude Medical is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce across all spectrums, including opinion and experience. We seek out creative, conscientious, confident individuals who thrive on taking initiative. In return for those qualities, we offer outstanding compensation, comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.