GC Corporation was founded in 1921 in Japan and has developed itself into one of the most prominent companies in the development, production and distribution of a very wide range of dental products. Since 1972 GC Europe NV, our European Headquarter is located at the Researchpark Haasrode in Leuven (Belgium). GC Europe NV supports and leads our different sales offices and dealers. Our warehouse spreads our products to Europe and the Middle East.
We are currently looking for a:
EMEA Business Unit Manager Clinical Prosthetics
Purpose of the job
Provides leadership and guidance to Product Managers in the team. Defines the market position of a product or brand within the context of the overall product strategy, by conducting competitor analysis, market research, working with the sales team, and driving marketing initiatives to support product or brand awareness and sales.
Responsible for bringing the product to market, driving adoption and equipping the sales team with the knowledge and tools to be successful.
Main responsibilities
1. You are responsible for the launch of new products in the Clinical Prosthetic field
2. You manage portfolio and products, by monitoring all aspects of a product life cycle, including long- and short-term development. You contribute to new product creation through voice of customer collection
3. Leadership and Direction : You create and communicate local action plans; motivate people to achieve local business goals.
4. Brand Strategy and Effectiveness : You manage brand(s) and coordinate brand support activities
5. In your interface function you maintain a constant exchange of information with all departments relevant to the company, in particular Sales, Marketing, Training & Education and R&D.
6. You create a network of opinion leaders and influential end-users by organizing and attending field-related events
7. You create Continuing education programs to support the development of your portfolios
8. Together with the Marketing Director, you deliver a budget for your area of the organization
Requirements
9. Master's Degree, Dental educational background or Equivalent Level through experience in dental industry
10. Substantial general work experience together with comprehensive job-related experience in own area of expertise to fully competent level. (Over 6 years to 10 years)
11. Experience of supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes (13 months to 3 years)
12. Knowledge in regulatory / quality management related to medical devices and MDR requirement
13. Good planning abilities, Organizational savvy
14. Customer and Market Analysis
15. Strong communication skills
16. A good command of English is required. German and/ or French is a plus.
17. Travel flexibility (min 30% of time)
We offer you
18. Challenging job in a growing company
19. The possibility to expand a growing portfolio of innovative products
20. Multicultural environment
21. Full time employment with a contract for an indefinite period
22. Flexible working hours and competitive salary including benefits (meal vouchers, hospitalisation, and group insurance, company car)
23. Possibility to telework
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GC is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates applicants regardless of their race, nationality, gender, age, or disability.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and actively promote diversity in the workforce.