The Opportunity This role is responsible for setting the Division strategic direction and tactical implementation of full life-cycle activities. Job Responsibilities: • Responsible for creating demand for the Division’s products by developing, and through the execution of, the Marketing Plan. • Business expansion, competition and positioning, scientific and promotional tool creation, internal communication, external communication and product definition. • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and primary interface for internal and external customers and partners for pacemakers dedicated to US markets. • Serve as primary point of coordination between regional commercial teams and global business units in planning for launches and market development activities. • Lead and / or participate in cross-functional team to support organizational goals. • Develop and lead staff. • Responsible for all people-management activities. • Staff development, mentoring, performance management, engagement and recognition, administrative duties. • Deliver on assigned goals on time and within budget. • Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System. • This position is accountable for the following: • Implementation of strategy, scope, process and programs related to creating demand for the Division’s products within assigned market segment. • Providing significant and positive impact to short-term, mid-range and long-term organizational goals. • Demonstrating continual improvement in product/system development and commercial-related matters. • Creating a work environment that supports cross-functional team effectiveness. • Management and development of reporting staff. • Mentor others as appropriate. • Demonstrated appropriate level of leadership experience to lead and influence. • Travel up to 20% of the time domestically and / or internationally by any means necessary to support organizational goals. Education And Experience: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree (such as a Master’s degree or MBA) is desired. • Minimum 8 years of experience with or exposure to sales and/or marketing in the following areas : • Healthcare, medical devices, or medical diagnostics to develop the competence required to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position. • Candidate / incumbent should possess the following: • Understanding of the technology and capabilities of the Division’s products. • Understanding of market and customer dynamics; – understanding of sales processes. • Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting medical devices/diagnostics. • Ability to develop, rationalize and present strategy. • Strong managerial skills related to time, budget and people. • Ability to work independently and in groups. • Ability to work cross-functionally. • Ability to apply analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and critical-thinking skills. • Ability to make decisions where there are competing demands. • Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications, whether verbal, written or in presentations. • Ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software. • Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior. • Requires high levels of competence, confidence and credibility. • Strategic and tactical decisions will be made based upon data the individual provides and/or presents in a management or informal setting.