Product Manager Orthopedics

Job Function: Marketing

Job Sub Function: Product Management

Job Category: Professional

Job Posting Location: Madrid, Spain

About Orthopaedics

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we are developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Our teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems.

Purpose

The Product Manager Orthopedics is responsible for the end‑to‑end management of a defined orthopedic product portfolio, supporting product strategy, market execution, and commercial effectiveness. The role works closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Medical, HEMA, and Global Marketing to ensure clear and consistent portfolio positioning, effective product launches, and disciplined execution of marketing plans across the market.

Responsibilities

• Define and Execute the Orthopedics Specialties Marketing Plan in alignment with the regional EMEA strategy and guidelines, including product launches, segmentation, pricing, target customer definition, promotional and educational activities, marketing materials, samples, and sales force training needs.
• Lead portfolio management processes with a tailored approach that fits the Spanish market, including New Product Introductions, lifecycle management, portfolio optimization, segmentation, and positioning.
• Ensure launch readiness and utilize post‑launch metrics to evaluate and improve execution, fostering strong internal collaboration throughout all stages.
• Lead Pricing Strategies for the portfolio aligned with the Value Ladder framework, monitoring implementation progress with Sales Managers.
• Participate actively in key business processes such as planning, forecasting, and special projects.
• Collaborate closely with the Sales team to gather customer insights, translate needs into commercial solutions, and support sales execution.
• On field support by addressing complex customer questions and objections, promoting adoption of sales methodologies.
• Conduct regular business analytics and monitoring, including sales performance, trends, and profitability.
• Perform market analysis and research: define market size and potential; explore competitive dynamics, market trends (procedure and product adoption, regulatory and reimbursement changes, etc.); and gather insights and Voice of Customer (VoC).
• Build strong relationships with KOLs, key non‑clinical stakeholders, and scientific associations, identifying partnership opportunities aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with Commercial Education to train sales representatives on product features, benefits, and objection handling through master classes and role‑playing.
• Develop and adapt marketing materials to support promotional and educational activities, including omnichannel campaigns.
• Work closely with Local HEMA and Medical Affairs teams to incorporate clinical and economic impact into the marketing strategy.
• Build strong relationships with EMEA and Global Marketing teams, leveraging these connections to add value to the local organization.
• Support the preparation of commercial offers and pricing proposals in collaboration with Sales, and contribute to tender processes by ensuring robust referencing, competitive positioning, and alignment with value‑based pricing strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management, marketing, or commercial roles within MedTech, Orthopedics, or healthcare environments.
• Demonstrated experience in Joint Reconstruction and/or Sports Medicine portfolios is required.
• Solid understanding of orthopedic products, clinical pathways, and hospital purchasing dynamics.
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to interpret market and performance data and translate insights into actions.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross‑functional and matrix environments.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Structured, organized, and execution‑oriented mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.

Required Skills

• Orthopedic Devices
• Orthopedics
• Production Management

Preferred Skills

• Analytical Reasoning
• Brand Marketing
• Brand Positioning Strategy
• Business Behavior
• Coaching
• Communication
• Consulting
• Customer Centricity
• Customer Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Data‑Driven Decision Making
• Data Savvy
• Execution Focus
• Financial Analysis
• Innovation
• Presentation Development
• Problem Solving
• Product Management
• Product Strategies

Compensation

Base pay range: €55,400.00 – €87,860.00.

Benefits

• Annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, based on corporate performance of the previous calendar year.
• Sales commissions.
• Vacation days.
• Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks.
• Bereavement leave.
• Caregiver leave.
• Volunteer leave.
• Well‑being reimbursement.
• Programs for financial, physical and mental health.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards.
• Insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents in selected locations.

Separation Notice

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes after the transaction, and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. Details of any planned changes will be provided at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.