Akura Medical, a Shifamed Portfolio Company, is focused on a differentiated approach delivering an effective solution to address the major challenges of venous thromboembolism (VTE).
Akura recently announced the first-in-human use of its mechanical thrombectomy platform.
Each year VTE affects as many as 900,000 Americans, resulting in about 100,000 premature deaths.
To learn more about Akura Medical, please visit www.
akuramed.
com.
ABOUT SHIFAMED
Founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Amr Salahieh, Shifamed LLC is a privately held medical device innovation hub focused on the development of novel medical products to address clinical needs in the rapidly evolving fields of cardiology and ophthalmology.
Description
As the Director of Marketing for Akura Medical, you will play a key role in determining the marketing strategy and executing campaigns that will define the success of our next-generation low-profile thrombectomy catheter system.
You will be responsible for developing and executing marketing plans that successfully communicate our value proposition and build brand awareness.
Your leadership will be central in establishing our presence within the mechanical thrombectomy space and ensuring our product is acknowledged as an innovative solution in the field.
Responsibilities, Skills & Hands-On Experience
Develops and executes marketing plans:
Including, development of marketing collateral.
Digital and social media marketing promotional campaigns.
Overall media plan content to articulate the company’s vision.
Works with the clinical and senior leadership team to craft messaging and positioning that supports the value propositions of our product.
Develops strategies for communications to be used to educate various stakeholders ranging from investors to strategic buyers.
Conducts qualitative and quantitative market research to understand any current competitors or potential future competitors in the clot removal, and venous thromboembolism space.
Identifies, fosters, and manages relationships with KOLs.
Analyzes clinical and market data to assess future messaging opportunities.
Helps put together a global strategy for relevant industry meetings and plans podium presence and related promotional activities at various conferences.
Education & Work Experience
MBA strongly preferred; bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences or business discipline required.
Cardiovascular Medical Device experience is required; specifically with catheters, and/or experience with venous thromboembolisms.
Minimum of 12+ years of marketing in a medical device company with downstream marketing experience.
Start-up experience preferred.
Ability to influence at all levels in an organization, excellent collaboration, and negotiation skills; Strong analytical skills working with clinical or research data.
Ability to travel.
Our salary ranges are calculated by role and level.
Your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications.
In addition to those factors, we also examine internal equity as well as consider current market rate, and title may be assessed one level lower or higher accordingly.
After you join the company your performance, contributions, and results along with business and organizational needs will affect your base salary.
The base salary range for this full-time position is between $180,000 to $220,000 + equity + benefits.
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