Role Description
The Market Development Manager (MDM) will be responsible for developing and executing strategic market development initiatives for Axogenβs OMF/H&N business. Through direct engagement with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and stakeholders in the most prominent and high potential Oral Maxillofacial and Head & Neck Academic Medical Centers, the MDM will be required to execute market development initiatives that help position Axogen as the Standard-of-Care for peripheral nerve repair in these markets.
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Define unique value proposition based on detailed understanding of surgical procedures and customer needs.
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Establish and train Axogen field sales team on best practice sales processes.
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Collaborate cross-functionally to coordinate and execute market development initiatives that build brand and therapy awareness.
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Build and maintain KOL relationships in assigned accounts and regions.
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Drive awareness and adoption of the Axogen nerve repair algorithm in focus accounts.
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Aid in expanding Axogen's footprint and adoption in targeted OMF/H&N procedures through therapy awareness, education, and advocacy.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree, preferred Marketing or related field; MBA preferred.
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8+ years of sales, marketing or market development experience in H&N/ENT and/or OMF.
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Established and strong KOL network in H&N.
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New therapy/technology commercialization experience.
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Market Development experience with demonstrated success in executing market development initiatives that drove KOL adoption and advocacy as well as market penetration.
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Customer-facing experience with leading clinical experts.
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Proficient in stakeholder management.
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Proficient in reimbursement, coding and provider economics.
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Proven track record of working cross-functionally within a commercial organization.
Requirements
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Identify and develop strategic relationships with influential KOLs.
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Collaborate with Prof Ed and sales team to provide nerve repair education and training opportunities.
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Execute account-based marketing programs and market development initiatives.
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Identify KOLs for research collaboration and advocacy development.
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Establish and share best practice sales processes with the sales organization.
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Work with sales training to build appropriate education for the sales organization.
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Create a surgeon feedback loop for visibility to outcomes and quality of life impact.
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Ensure market development insights are incorporated into upstream portfolio processes.
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Collaborate with HEOR team on health economic education and support.
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Ensure consistent messaging to key accounts and stakeholders.
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Ability to travel up to 70% - overnight travel expected.
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Territory: candidate must reside in Boston, New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, or Baltimore.
Benefits
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Anticipated target compensation for base salary plus annual bonus and field performance incentives is ~$193K - $228K.
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This position is eligible for an annual bonus.
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Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays.
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Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement.
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Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance.
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Disability Insurance.