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The Associate Marketing Manager will play a valuable role in in the commercialization of current and future products focusing on the day-to-day marketing activities, such as planning and strategy execution, for an assigned product line. The role will become a skilled communicator working with cross-functional teams throughout the organization and leverage relationship building skills through interactions with physician customers, sales managers, and global marketing team members.

What You’ll Work On

• Provide support to continuing U.S. customers via field-oriented product support activities.

• Support U.S and global marketing activities through communication and provide additional support for regional sales and marketing team members.

• Represent Penumbra at tradeshows and industry meetings to promote product.

• Implement promotion strategies, ensuring accuracy of product communication content.

• Participate in field training on company products, and in the development of training materials.

• Gain an understanding of the product specifications and development process for an assigned product.

• Participate on cross-functional launch teams to ensure successful delivery of new products to sales organization and end users.

• Be personally knowledgeable of Penumbra’s products and customers anticipated uses. Learn competitive landscape and selling basics.

• Perform an ongoing evaluation of the competitive environment and selling tactics with a special emphasis on the customer’s view of competitive products and features.

• Understand and recognize opportunities to maximize market penetration and participate in market research activities as required. 

• Participate in developing detailed marketing literature and other sales tools for Penumbra products.

• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.

• Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company.

• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

What You Contribute

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Biology, Engineering/Bioengineering, or related field with 2+ years of marketing experience within the medical device or a similarly regulated healthcare industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Biology, or related field preferred

• Experience successfully collaborating with colleagues at a variety of levels and areas of an organization

• Advanced oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously

Working Conditions

General office environment. Willingness and ability to work on site. Ability to travel 30% to 40% (U.S. and/or international). Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 15 pounds. Must be able to move between buildings and floors. Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day. Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Annual Base Salary Range:  $75,000 - $125,000    

We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable.  Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.  

What We Offer

•A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.

•The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.

•A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.