• Job Description

  Req#: R0011259

  The Opportunity

  QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

  Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

  The Role

  As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking an Associate Product Manager who supports branding and communications activities related to new molecular products being launched in US and Ex-USA marketing. Activities will focus on support in development, editing, and dissemination of package inserts, global promotional materials, and e-communications related to Molecular Business Unit. This position operates on a hybrid schedule in San Diego, CA.

  The Responsibilities

  • Editing and Incorporation of Branding Related to Labelling, Packaging and Instructions-for-Use and other Product Documentation

  • Packaging and Labelling Design and Development.

  • Correlate voice-of–customer data, collected from both internal and external stakeholders in conjunction with input provided by Global Product Managers to implement and maintain packaging and labelling changes associated with all Molecular Assays and platforms.

  • Sales Training and Tool Development: Assist Product Managers in design and messaging of Quidel products for Sales Collateral specific to global markets. Markets based upon feedback from end-users and VOC surveys. This includes design of Sales brochures, technical bulletins, webinars, and promotional and training materials. In conjunction with Corporate Marcom, design and support implementation of a range of Marketing elements, including but not limited to Scientific/ technical posters, webinars. This includes design of package inserts, unit cartons, technical bulletins, and other promotional and training materials.

  • Coordination of Business Unit Communications to Global Marketing Teams.

  • E-communications: With input from Molecular Business Product Managers and Directors assist in scheduling and crafting the content, format and design of Molecular Unit communications to support new product launches, product updates, and other relevant notifications to regional marketing teams. Assure that these communications are consistent with the messaging and positioning related to the molecular business and its products.

  • Molecular Business Unit Communications Portal: With input from Product Managers and Directors maintain, and drive adoption of the new molecular business unit communications portal (an Website Portal used as repository for relevant documentation for regional marketing leads to help them commercialize of QuidelOrtho Molecular products.) Assist with messaging, branding announcements, e-communications related to this site. Keep the related documents on the portal updated,

  • QuidelOrtho Corporate Website Global: With input from Product Managers and Directors, assist in maintaining the molecular website content and implement new content for the molecular product pages for the QuidelOrtho corporate website. Coordinate with Corporate Marketing Communications as needed. Track the site usage and success of e-communication campaigns and make recommendations on enhancements based upon feedback and tracking.

  • Reviewing and Editing Global Packaging and other Collateral for brand and message consistency for Molecular Product Portfolio.

  • With input and oversight from Global Product Marketing Managers and other stakeholders, author text for key labelling, packaging and instructions-for-use related to molecular diagnostic product lines. Incorporate edits from key stakeholders that maintain QuidelOrtho Molecular Business Unit messaging and branding of key products for Sales Collateral and other packaging and labeling specific to US and Ex- USA Markets

  • Capture and track edits and input from key stakeholders for all packaging, labelling

  • Schedule and host meetings with key stakeholders to drive completion of labelling and branding edits.

  • This labelling includes:

    • Printed and electronic Instructions for Use

    • Printed Unit Carton Design

    • Printed and electronic Multi language Labels

    • Software

  • Coordinate with Packaging Engineers, Graphic Designers and Regulatory and Marketing Communication personnel to drive and oversee development of labelling and packaging that addresses specific requirements of the USA and Ex-USA markets related to molecular diagnostic products.

  • Performs other work related duties as assigned.

  The Individual

  Required Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in Life Science, Biochemistry, Marketing/Marketing
    Communications or Digital Marketing or Business administration.

  • 2 years business experience

  • Excellent team, program/project management, and organizational skills

  • Must be a self-starter and independent thinker who is comfortable working with a wide variety of projects and people

  • Well organized individual who is able to effectively work and thrive in a fast paced environment.

  • Outstanding written and good presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills, both within the organization and outside of the corporate environment.

  • Excellent matrix management skills

  • Ability to think strategically and bring a high level of creativity to the organization

  • Flexibility in adapting to a rapidly changing environment to work with others in a professional and effective way

  • Personal ethics and integrity that embodies best practices and supports highest corporate values.

  Preferred Skills:

  • Life sciences background

  • 2-3 years’ experience in medical sales, product or marketing management

  • Experience in new product management and product launches

  • Ability to speak another language in addition to English

  • Understanding of in vitro diagnostics (IVD) market, Point of care testing and/or IVD-based instrument commercialization

  The Key Working Relationships

  • Internal: All corporate functions

  • External: key customers, professional/trade organizations, and other outside constituents

  The Work Environment

  • Typical office environment/home office. Occasional travel with ability to work autonomously while in the field and in customer work settings. Flexible work hours needed to meet project deadlines.

  • Ability to life up to 20 lbs required. Much of the work performed by this individual involves working at a computer, sitting for lengthy periods of time (for work, meetings, and travel), and ability to transition from one environment to another when in the field with customers. Approximately 20% of time managing meetings or meeting with people; 65% of the time at the desk on computer/doing paperwork/on phones; 5% of the time talking with customers. Limited international travel during certain times of year, to support meetings trade shows, and workshops and trainings may be required (5-10%)

  Salary Transparency

  The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including: education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, its is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on that facts and circumstances of each case. A salary range for this position is 64,300.00 - 118,000.00 QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at orthorecruiting@orthoclinicaldiagnostics.com

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• About the company

  Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is an in vitro diagnostics company that makes products and diagnostic equipment for blood testing.

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