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Product Development Manager

Boardroom Appointments3,354 open roles

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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Industry: Healthcare / Medical Devices / Capital Equipment

A leading healthcare organisation is seeking an experienced Product & Business Development Manager to drive commercial growth, product strategy, and market development across specialised medical device portfolios.

This role is ideal for a commercially driven professional with strong healthcare industry knowledge, product management expertise, and the ability to support strategic growth within a highly specialised environment.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for driving product strategy, market expansion, and commercial enablement across a portfolio of medical technology solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

Product Management & Lifecycle Strategy

  • Managing the full product lifecycle from introduction through to phase-out
  • Driving product positioning, pricing strategies, and value propositions
  • Supporting forecasting, demand planning, and portfolio optimisation
  • Aligning local market requirements with broader product strategy initiatives

Market Analysis & Business Development

  • Conducting market research, segmentation, and competitor analysis
  • Identifying new business opportunities and growth areas within the portfolio
  • Monitoring market trends, pricing, and competitor positioning
  • Developing business cases for new products and commercial opportunities

Marketing Strategy & Commercial Enablement

  • Developing and implementing marketing plans aligned to business objectives
  • Driving product awareness campaigns, promotions, and educational initiatives
  • Supporting congresses, workshops, and healthcare industry events
  • Collaborating closely with sales teams to support commercial execution

Sales Support & Product Training

  • Providing product training, technical support, and sales enablement tools
  • Supporting key customer engagements and strategic accounts
  • Ensuring sales teams are equipped to position products effectively
  • Assisting with customer presentations, demonstrations, and solution discussions

Product Launches & Innovation

  • Leading and coordinating new product launches and roll-outs
  • Supporting market adoption of new technologies and solutions
  • Collaborating with global and cross-functional teams on innovation initiatives
  • Driving successful market entry and product uptake strategies

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Building relationships with healthcare professionals, institutions, and industry stakeholders
  • Supporting clinical education and training initiatives
  • Engaging with key opinion leaders and relevant industry societies
  • Strengthening product positioning and market credibility through stakeholder engagement

Operational & Compliance Responsibilities

  • Supporting tender processes with product and market input
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory, quality, and company standards
  • Maintaining accurate reporting, forecasting, and product data management

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Key requirements:

  • Degree in Medical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Marketing, Business, or related field
  • Minimum 5–8 years' experience in: Medical devices Healthcare marketing Product management
  • Strong experience in product lifecycle management and marketing strategy
  • Experience supporting sales teams and commercial execution
  • Strong understanding of healthcare systems and procurement environments
  • Experience with market analysis, customer insights, and competitor intelligence

Advantageous:

  • Postgraduate qualification in Business Management, Marketing, or MBA
  • Clinical background
  • Experience within: Endoscopy Infection prevention Capital equipment environments
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willingness to travel nationally

WHO YOU ARE

  • Commercially driven with strong strategic thinking ability
  • A confident communicator and relationship builder
  • Passionate about healthcare innovation and medical technologies
  • Highly analytical with strong problem-solving capability
  • Collaborative and customer-focused
  • Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, specialised environment

WHY THIS ROLE

  • Opportunity to work with innovative healthcare technologies
  • High-impact role driving market growth and product strategy
  • Exposure to specialised medical device portfolios and industry leaders
  • Strong blend of commercial, strategic, and customer-facing responsibilities
  • Opportunity to contribute to healthcare advancement and innovation
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