Exciting opportunity for a Product Manager to support marketing strategy and product planning for a 9-month onsite assignment in Plano, TX. This role focuses on shaping product positioning, monitoring market trends, and helping drive initiatives that support a highly regulated healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support strategic marketing plans for assigned products, projects, or product lines
• Create messaging and positioning that help differentiate offerings in the marketplace
• Conduct market research and monitor competitive activity to identify customer needs and opportunities
• Contribute to business planning and help maximize product line performance through thoughtful analysis
• Assist with annual budgeting by forecasting needs and aligning resources with priorities
• Help guide product lifecycle planning from concept through retirement
• Collaborate with internal partners to ensure initiatives stay aligned with strategy and timeline expectations
• Provide recommendations when projects face risk or need course correction
• Support compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5–8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong understanding of a product or functional area and the ability to contribute independently
• Experience in healthcare marketing, ideally within pharmaceutical and/or medical device organizations
• Ability to analyze market data, interpret trends, and turn insights into practical recommendations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and timelines
• Comfort working in a regulated environment with attention to compliance requirements
• Ability to think strategically while also supporting day-to-day execution

Preferred Skills

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential
• MBA strongly preferred
• Experience with diabetes-related business, product lines, and market space
• Background that combines healthcare marketing with management consulting experience
• Ability to coach and support others on product- or project-related work
• Experience translating strategy into clear, actionable plans

Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and every team member can thrive. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and encourage applications from individuals who can bring fresh ideas, collaboration, and a commitment to equitable practices.

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