Senior Product Manager, Hindfoot and EXFIX

August 27, 2026

The Opportunity Paragon 28, a Zimmer Biomet Company focused on the Foot and Ankle is looking for a Sr Product Manager, Hindfoot and EXFIX to join out team. Shape the future of extremity care. Drive the commercialization, launch, and growth of our cutting-edge Foot & Ankle portfolio. Turn market insights into patient outcomes. Your Impact <ul><li>Launch & Grow: Champion high-impact product launches and long-term portfolio growth.</li><li>Strategize & Execute: Blend upstream innovation with downstream commercial excellence.</li><li>Collaborate Globally: Partner with elite surgeons, R&D, Clinical Affairs, and Sales.</li><li>Solve Big Problems: Identify market gaps to boost procedural adoption.</li><li>Lead Cross-Functionally: Unite diverse teams to achieve key business goals.</li></ul> Who You Are <ul><li>A Connector: Master at navigating cross-functional team dynamics.</li><li>A Doer: Equally skilled at big-picture strategy and daily execution.</li><li>A Strategist: Expert at turning raw market data into winning products.</li><li>An Achiever: Driven to improve patient lives and hit commercial targets.</li></ul> The Setup <ul><li>Reports To: Vice President of Downstream Marketing.</li><li>Partners With: Product Directors and Senior Leadership.</li></ul> How You'll Create Impact Essential Responsibilities & Duties Portfolio Strategy & Innovation <ul><li>Spot Gaps: Identify unmet clinical needs and market growth opportunities.</li><li>Gather Insights: Lead voice-of-customer, competitive research, and market assessments.</li><li>Build Cases: Create business cases, market analyses, and product requirements.</li><li>Guide R&D: Partner with product development to ensure designs meet customer needs.</li><li>Evaluate Tech: Help assess licensing, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.</li></ul> Product Launches & Commercialization <ul><li>Execute Launches: Support global product launches and platform expansions.</li><li>Craft Messaging: Develop product positioning, value propositions, and marketing collateral.</li><li>Plan Growth: Contribute to marketing plans, pricing, and revenue forecasts.</li><li>Secure Supply: Partner with Operations on inventory planning and launch readiness.</li><li>Own Ecosystems: Manage solutions across implants, biologics, and workflows.</li></ul> Sales Enablement & Education <ul><li>Drive Adoption: Support sales teams with surgeon conversion and procedural adoption.</li><li>Build Tools: Create sales assets, digital content, and procedural guides.</li><li>Run Events: Coordinate surgeon education, cadaver labs, and national meetings.</li><li>Support Field: Serve as the go-to technical resource for reps and customers.</li></ul> Cross-Functional & Analytics <ul><li>Unite Teams: Align Sales, Clinical, Regulatory, Finance, and Operations.</li><li>Track Results: Analyze product performance, market trends, and competitor moves.</li><li>Report Progress: Assist with business reviews, forecasts, and international support.</li></ul> Your Background Qualifications & Requirements Education & Experience <ul><li>Degree: Bachelor's in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Biology, or related field.</li><li>Experience: 4-6 years in orthopedic sales, marketing, med-ed, or product development.</li><li>Track Record: Proven success supporting medical device development and product launches.</li></ul> Skills & Knowledge <ul><li>Clinical Savvy: Strong grasp of orthopedic procedures and surgeon workflows.</li><li>Collaboration: Expert at aligning cross-functional teams from R&D to Supply Chain.</li><li>Execution: Skilled in data analysis, project management, and multitasking.</li><li>Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.</li></ul> Physical & Job Demands <ul><li>Schedule: Full-time, with occasional evenings and weekends for technical calls/events.</li><li>Mobility: Office-based environment; requires standing or walking up to 8 hours daily.</li><li>Strength: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.</li><li>OR Readiness: Able to wear a 7-9 lb lead apron for extended periods in operating rooms.</li><li>Compliance: Must obtain and maintain hospital credentialing.</li></ul> Travel Expectations 30-40% overnight travel. Travel includes surgeon meetings, cadaver labs, sales meetings, educational programs, product launches, industry conferences, and field support activities. Compensation Data Salary Range: $130,000-$160,000 USD annually with eligibility for discretionary bonus

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