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About this role
Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to alleviating pain and restoring health. The Portfolio Manager will drive growth within the Defibrillation Solutions business by optimizing the lifecycle of the high power portfolio and supporting product phase-outs and launches.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a two-year horizon lifecycle management plan for the high power portfolio
- Identify opportunities across our portfolio, including devices, leads and accessories for phase out opportunities. Understand the competitive landscape, impact and alternate options for physicians
- Acquire voice of the customer, including Field team and physicians for use cases and validate lifecycle decisions
- Define, document and own the global Blackwell phase out plan in partnership with the next generation device launch team
- Lead the Portfolio Management Review (PMR) operating mechanism as part of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process. Ensure there is a continual feed of inputs and outputs throughout the IBP process, starting with PMR
- Responsible for accurate and timely demand planning for product introduction and phase down/out
- Model out various demand scenarios for new product introductions, in collaboration with the product launch manager
- Partner with regions on pricing modelling for new product introduction. Establish process to document assumptions
- Responsible for resolution of issues to seamlessly run the business, including supply disruptions. Monitor health of lifecycle plan execution through S&OE process
- Partner with Operations to establish the tactical phaseout plan to ensure a seamless transition and reduce the potential of scrap and obsolescence
- Lead proactive communication strategy with the regions and global field team on product lifecycle management plans. Accountable for regional partners product rationalization readiness
- Perform ad hoc analysis as needed to assess the current business environment and make recommendations to drive acceleration and growth