Product Manager Acute

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The Product Manager Acute Therapies Saudi Arabia is responsible for developing and executing the strategic marketing plan for Baxter Kidney Care (Vantive)s Acute Therapies portfolio including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and other critical care solutions. This role involves market analysis product positioning stakeholder engagement and crossfunctional collaboration to ensure optimal therapy adoption and business growth. The Product Manager will work closely with sales clinical and regulatory teams to drive market expansion and enhance patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Marketing & Business Planning

Develop and implement the marketing strategy for Acute Therapies in Saudi Arabia.

Conduct market research competitive analysis and forecasting to support business growth.

Align product strategies with global and regional objectives to maximize therapy adoption.

2. Sales Enablement & Commercial Support

Work closely with the sales team to develop product positioning messaging and promotional strategies.

Provide sales training clinical insights and market intelligence to enhance performance.

Support key customer engagements sales pitches and tenders. 3. Key Opinion Leader (KOL) & Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with nephrologists intensivists hospital administrators and procurement teams.

Identify and collaborate with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to drive therapy adoption.

Partner with medical societies and regulatory bodies to influence market access and guidelines.

3. Product Management & Launch Excellence

Drive the successful launch of new Acute Therapies products in Saudi Arabia. Ensure regulatory compliance and market readiness for product introduction and expansion.

Gather customer feedback and market insights to enhance product performance and innovation.

5. Training & Clinical Education

Develop and execute educational programs for healthcare professionals to increase awareness and proficiency in Acute Therapies.

Organize workshops seminars and handson training for hospital staff and sales teams.

Collaborate with the medical and clinical teams to ensure continuous medical education.

Essential Qualifications & Education Criteria

Bachelors degree in healthcare biomedical sciences marketing business or a related field.

Advanced degree (MBA MSc or specialization in nephrology/intensive care) is a plus. Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in product management marketing or sales within the medical devices or pharmaceutical industry.

Experience in nephrology critical care or dialysis therapies is highly preferred. Proven track record in launching and managing healthcare products successfully.

Strong experience working with healthcare professionals regulatory bodies and distributors.

Skills & Competencies

Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute longterm business and marketing strategies.

Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of sales processes pricing strategies and business development.

Communication & Presentation Skills: Excellent ability to deliver clinical and commercial messaging effectively.

Project Management: Ability to handle multiple projects timelines and crossfunctional coordination.

Analytical Skills: Expertise in market research data analysis and performance tracking.

Microsoft Office Proficiency: Proficient in Excel PowerPoint and CRM tools.

Language Skills: Fluent in English and Arabic.

Knowledge & Expertise

Indepth knowledge of Acute Therapies CRRT and critical care solutions.

Proven experience in training and engaging healthcare professionals.

Familiarity with Saudi healthcare regulations reimbursement policies and hospital procurement processes.

As of February 1 Baxter has completed the sale of its Kidney Care business which will now operate as Vantive. Today this job is within a Vantive deferred market which means that the employer of record for this role will initially be Baxter. When the applicable legal entity in country goes live the employer of record for the role will transition to Vantive. Vantive builds upon on our nearly 70year legacy in acute therapies and home and incenter dialysis to provide bestinclass care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will continue to lead in the kidney care space and offer meaningful work to those who join us. If you have any questions please review with the recruiter and/or hiring manager.

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