Position Title: Junior Product Manager
Reports To: EVP of Business Development & Strategy
Department: Product Management
Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA (Flexible in-office policy: periodic work-from-home)
Date: May 2025

Position Overview:
The Junior Product Manager (Jr. PM) supports the product lifecycle for dental product categories, contributing to ideation, commercialization, and post-market activities within the Product Management team. Reporting to the EVP of Business Development & Strategy, this role collaborates with Senior PMs and cross-functional teams (R&D, Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, Operations) to bring innovative, clinically valuable products to market. The Jr. PM plays a key role in supporting product improvements, market research, and go-to-market strategies, helping drive growth and success in a leading dental product company. This position is ideal for an early-career professional eager to learn, grow, and contribute to improving clinician and patient outcomes in a fast-paced, post-acquisition environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Product Lifecycle Support:
    • Assist in managing existing products, focusing on improvements, pricing updates, and marketing support for dental product categories.
    • Support Senior PMs in product development initiatives, from ideation to commercialization, ensuring alignment with clinical needs.
    • Monitor product inventory and coordinate changes or discontinuations with Operations to maintain supply chain efficiency.
  • Market Research and Analysis:
    • Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and gather customer feedback to inform product strategies and enhancements.
    • Track and analyze product performance metrics (e.g., sales trends, margins) to identify opportunities for growth and optimization.
    • Support clinical evaluations and trade show preparations to ensure effective product positioning and feedback collection.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    • Partner with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, and Operations to support product development and go-to-market execution.
    • Collaborate with Marketing to develop and execute go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment with sales goals.
    • Assist in internal training efforts to equip Sales teams with product knowledge for effective market penetration.
  • Documentation and Project Support:
    • Prepare and maintain product documentation, including requirements, briefs, and launch plans, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
    • Support the development of go-to-market plans, coordinating timelines and deliverables across teams.
    • Ensure all documentation aligns with regulatory and operational requirements for seamless product launches.
  • Contribution to Strategic Goals:
    • Support the EVP of Business Development & Strategy in achieving product portfolio growth and innovation objectives.
    • Contribute to improving clinician and patient outcomes by ensuring products meet the needs of dental professionals.
    • Participate in team initiatives to enhance the company’s position as a leader in dental products post-acquisition.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related field.
  • 1–3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in healthcare, dental, or medical device industries.
  • Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail for market analysis and performance tracking.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate across teams and produce clear documentation.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); familiarity with project management tools is a plus.
  • Passion for product development and improving clinician and patient outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in dental or healthcare product companies, with exposure to clinical environments.
  • Familiarity with product lifecycle management or new product development processes.
  • Understanding of the needs of dental professionals (e.g., general dentists, hygienists, specialists).

SuccessFactors Competencies:

  • Achievement Orientation: Delivers accurate, timely support for product initiatives, meeting deadlines for launches and updates.
  • Collaboration: Builds effective relationships with cross-functional teams to support product success.
  • Problem Solving: Identifies and addresses challenges in product management, leveraging research and feedback for solutions.

Accountabilities:

  • Support the product lifecycle to ensure timely, clinically valuable product launches and improvements.
  • Deliver actionable market insights and performance analysis to drive product growth and profitability.
  • Contribute to the company’s mission of supporting clinical excellence in dentistry through innovative products.

Contact Karen Giannone if interested, or if you need more information.

About Premier® Dental Products Company

Premier Dental® is dedicated to delivering Inspired Solutions for Daily Dentistry® worldwide. For over 100 years, dental professionals have trusted Premier for innovative, standard-setting products that improve procedures, practices, and patient outcomes. Inspired by the work clinicians do every day, we are committed to providing effective, efficient solutions.