Career Opportunities at Affinergy

Affinergy develops products used in orthopedic, sports medicine, and general surgery. Our technology was licensed from Duke University and includes proprietary materials that selectively bind endogenous proteins and cells onto device surfaces. We have multiple issued patents and enjoy a strong financial position.

Affinergy offers a great opportunity to join a dedicated team of visionary scientists, product development leaders and proven entrepreneurs committed to growing the Company's product portfolio. Affinergy has a state of the art 19,000 sq ft facility located in Durham, NC adjacent to the Research Triangle Park. The position includes a competitive salary, healthcare benefits, and participation in the company's stock option plan.

Relocation to the Raleigh / Durham, NC area is a requirement.

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Responsibilities:

• First member of Marketing & Sales organization with autonomy and flexibility to implement processes and strategies to maximize product launches
• Member of product development team gathering input on key product design features
• Recruit Surgeon Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to assist in product refinement, publications, and eventual transition of the product into the clinic
• Design clinical studies as needed to support product launches
• Develop sales forecasts for US and EU product launches
• Detailed understanding of competitive products in the marketplace to aid in developing appropriate product positioning
• Develop formal training programs as well as marketing literature to support product launch and surgeon adoption
• Assist in identification of appropriate distribution channels for product sales
• Serve as a mentor/trainer to co-workers regarding the orthopedic products industry
• Develop and assemble information and presentations, communicating relevant information to various stakeholders
• Identify and evaluate market opportunities for future products

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree required, MBA preferred
• Minimum of five years experience in Marketing, Product Management, Product Marketing or Branding/Marketing in the Orthopedics industry, with a strong preference for direct experience in launching orthobiologics products
• Existing relationships with orthopedic surgeons in spine and trauma is highly desired
• Demonstrated success in project management and marketing planning and execution, including product branding, positioning, marketing plan development required
• Ability to utilize written and oral communications skills to produce effective marketing promotion materials that accomplish department goals/objectives required
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, creative, and able to work in a team environment within a small company
• Communicate clearly in written and verbal forms
• Ability to understand deadlines and commitments

Contact Information

Contact Information:

Jonathan Gindes
Affinergy Inc.
PO Box 14650
RTP, NC 27709
Fax: (919) 882-9124
Email:


Please visit our website at www.affinergy.com


Please note that Affinergy does not work with recruiting agencies.