Global Downstream Product Manager – Advanced Wound Dressings (AWD) (m/f/x)* in Loughborough

Thank you for your interest in joining Solventum. Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. At Solventum, people are at the heart of every innovation we pursue. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers’ toughest challenges. While we continue updating the Solventum Careers Page and applicant materials, some documents may still reflect legacy branding.

As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Description: 3M Health Care is now Solventum At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients’ lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an Global Downstream Product Manager – Advanced Wound Dressings (AWD) you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: How you will make an impact

Key Responsibilities

• Global Downstream Strategy & Portfolio Leadership Lead the global downstream marketing strategy for the Advanced Wound Dressings portfolio, aligned with business and portfolio priorities Define and own global positioning, messaging, and value propositions, ensuring clarity, differentiation, and relevance across markets Translate upstream strategy and evidence into actionable commercialization frameworks that guide regional execution Own product life-cycle management, from launch planning through optimization and rationalisation
• Marketing Investment & Budget Ownership Own the global downstream marketing budget for the AWD portfolio Allocate investments to the highest‑impact activities, balancing growth opportunities, ROI, and financial discipline Make thoughtful, data‑driven trade‑offs in a resource‑constrained environment, maintaining focus on strategic priorities
• Market Dynamics, Trends & Competitive Insight Continuously assess market trends, evolving standards of care, and competitive activity across regions Proactively adapt downstream strategies and priorities based on changing market dynamics Anticipate risks and opportunities to enable timely and informed decision‑making
• Market Access & Value Enablement Partner closely with Market Access, Health Economics, and Medical Affairs to ensure value propositions reflect reimbursement and access realities Contribute to the development of evidence‑based, payer‑relevant narratives that support adoption and long‑term portfolio sustainability
• Commercial Enablement & Regional Collaboration Lead the development of global commercialization frameworks, launch standards, and core marketing assets Partner with regional marketing teams to enable effective local adaptation while preserving strategic intent Work closely with sales leadership to support strong in‑market execution and customer engagement
• Performance Tracking & Business Reviews Partner with Finance and Strategy teams to support annual planning, forecasting, and budget processes Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to business reviews, translating data into clear insights and actions Support continuous improvement of global marketing ways of working

Critical Capabilities & Mindset

• Strong resilience and adaptability in a demanding, high‑expectation environment
• Highly proactive, with the ability to operate with significant autonomy and ownership
• Comfortable working on a broad, high‑impact portfolio with limited resources, using prioritization and focus to maximize impact
• Collaborative team player with strong ability to lead through influence in a global matrix
• Clear communicator, able to simplify complexity and align diverse stakeholders

Your Skills and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or a related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in global or regional downstream marketing, preferably in medical devices or healthcare
• Proven experience in global commercialization, portfolio management, and cross‑functional leadership
• Demonstrated experience owning marketing budgets and investment decisions
• Preferred Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business or Marketing
• Experience working in commercial, marketing or portfolio management roles
• Previous experience working in the health care industry
• Experience working across multiple regions and healthcare systems
• Exposure to market access or reimbursement‑influenced environments

Work location: UK or France Work Type: Remote Travel: May include up to 25-30% International Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Diversity & Inclusion (*)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community. Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process.

A new healthcare company with a rich history. With more than 70 years of delivering healthcare innovations, we continue to move the industry forward by helping to solve our customers’ biggest challenges. 20,000+ employees worldwide. Solventum relies on the courage and the boundless insights of professionals worldwide to achieve exceptional results for our customers and those who rely on them. Healthcare that leads with heart and humility starts with listening and never finishes, only evolves. As long as healthcare challenges remain unsolved, we will be here, united by empathy and a relentless belief that countless lives are improved through our work. Operations in 38 countries. Driven by our dedication to improved outcomes for all we serve, we break through by making unprecedented connections that impact lives. In more than 300 offices and facilities around the world, we work closely with customers and partners to create positive healthcare outcomes that transcend borders. To realize our shared vision, we harness diverse talents and perspectives from every background to not only address our customers' most urgent priorities but anticipate the needs of the future.

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