Clinical Product Manager

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Grünenthal Pharma AG is the Swiss subsidiary of the international pharmaceutical company Grünenthal GmbH, headquartered in Aachen, Germany. Grünenthal GmbH is a family-owned company with its own research facilities. Its activities focus on the pharmacological treatment of acute and chronic pain. The offices are located in Mitlödi/Glarus.

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Short description of the position:

 

In connection with the clinical launch of a new product in the field of patient-controlled pain therapy, we are looking for a Product Manager with the following main responsibilities:

  • Carry out market analysis, potential and sales forecasts
  • Formulate resulting strategies and measures (brand plan)
  • Development, coordination and implementation of activities
  • Budgeting, performance monitoring, forecasting and internal reporting
  • Plan and execute product launches
  • Regular client interaction with key opinion leaders
  • Training of internal and external teams and some customer training
  • Attend national and international conferences
  • Coordinate internal and external interfaces, including with the parent brand team

 

Required profile / personality:
  • Degree in natural sciences or paramedical training, alternatively business administration with relevant professional experience
  • Industry experience in marketing and sales (healthcare market, medical technology)
  • Several years of experience as a product manager in the hospital and/or retail sector
  • In-depth knowledge of Swiss healthcare processes, especially in the clinical area
  • Project management experience
  • German mother tongue, good knowledge of French and English
  • Practical and versatile
  • Open-minded and non-hierarchical thinking
  • Enjoy working in a small team with close collaboration with medical, regulatory, marketing and sales colleagues

Application & Contact

Erik Wirz
Erik Wirz
Managing Partner
wirz phone +41 44 515 02 60 wirz email erik.wirz@w-gruppe.com

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In an initial conversation, we will give you a detailed insight into the role, the company, the culture and your development opportunities.

After an initial conversation with the partner (headhunter), you will receive further information about the role and our client's expectations. If you are interested, please send us your documents. Wirz & Partners will draw up a longlist which will be discussed with the client. From this longlist, 4-6 candidates are selected for the shortlist.

 

Time until feedback: 2-3 weeks

If you make it to the shortlist, you will move on to the next round. During the interview with Wirz & Partners, we will get to know you professionally and personally. You will receive additional information about the client, the offering, the services, the team and the KPIs. Based on all interviews and documents, we prepare a complete dossier on you for the client, including an executive summary. These documents form the basis of the structured interview process with the client. We prepare you for the interview.

 

Duration until the interview with the client: Up to 2 weeks

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The second interview focuses on professional competencies and leadership issues. You will get to know the team, the strategy and the operational goals.

You will then receive a salary proposal and an overview of the overall offer.

 

Duration until feedback: 1-2 weeks

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