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Applied Medical

In-house manufacturing of surgical devices

Associate Specialist - Downstream Marketing

Full-TimeDeadline 7/7/27
$90k - $105k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA
In PersonTravel up to 25% of the time.
Growth & MarketingProduct Marketing

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience is required.
  • Two to four years of relevant experience in medical device marketing, healthcare marketing, marketing communications, or a related field is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute marketing initiatives in cross-functional environments is required.
  • Experience supporting product launches is required.
  • Experience creating healthcare professional and patient marketing content is required.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are required.
  • Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required.
  • Proven ability to manage project scope, timelines, and deliverables to complete projects on time is required.
  • Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends is required.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time is required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute comprehensive clinical marketing plans.
  • Guide and support the creation, development, and execution of customer-facing marketing materials across print, social media, web, email, webinars, and other platforms.
  • Collaborate with Clinical Development, Branding, Corporate Communications, and Field teams to create targeted marketing resources, including advertisements, public relations assets, webinars, symposia, and other initiatives.
  • Support planning and execution of industry-sponsored and company-sponsored events and activities, including symposia, webinars, and other in-person or virtual events.
  • Engage with surgeons, hospitals, and health systems to raise awareness of products, programs, and solutions addressing unmet healthcare needs.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis, and gather customer insights to inform marketing strategies and tactics.
  • Monitor and evaluate campaign performance, including A/B testing, engagement, and customer feedback, to improve campaign effectiveness.
  • Provide project updates and key insights to cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with global counterparts and Clinical Development teams as needed.
  • Build understanding of the company's product portfolio, customer needs, and relevant surgical specialties.
  • Contribute to downstream marketing initiatives that create value for customers.
  • Build collaborative relationships with Clinical Development, Branding, Corporate Communications, and Field teams.
  • Create high-quality marketing materials that educate and engage target audiences.
  • Use data, internal and external feedback, and campaign metrics to improve marketing initiatives.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards and meeting deadlines.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of downstream marketing, demand generation, campaign management, and customer engagement strategies.
  • Familiarity with marketing analytics and customer relationship management platforms, such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Dynamics.
  • Previous experience successfully leading projects in matrixed teams.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About the company

Applied Medical designs, manufactures, and distributes surgical devices for a wide range of medical specialties, with in-house operations at its California headquarters and European headquarters in the Netherlands, plus global distribution centers. Its products are used during procedures to improve patient outcomes, and the company allocates about 20% of revenue to research and development to continually upgrade its technologies. It sets itself apart through vertical integration—handling design, production, and distribution in-house—to control quality and costs while offering clinicians a broad set of options. Its goal is to improve surgical and clinical care while meeting customers' economic needs and expanding access to a diverse range of device choices.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Founded

1987

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What believers are saying

  • The February 2026 verdict strengthens Applied Medical's hospital-sales narrative and legal leverage.
  • Voyant pricing at 15-20% below rivals supports procurement wins in budget-sensitive systems.
  • French public tenders in 2026 show recurring Applied Medical purchasing across multiple hospitals.

What critics are saying

  • Medtronic's appeal targets the $381.7 million verdict, delaying any competitive relief until 2027.
  • Applied Medical remains a small player with about 3% U.S. advanced bipolar share.
  • Ethicon and Olympus still occupy stronger positions, limiting Applied Medical's hospital conversion rates.

What makes Applied Medical unique

  • Voyant advanced bipolar devices compete on cost and performance against Medtronic and Ethicon.
  • Applied Medical won a 2026 antitrust verdict against Medtronic over bundling and exclusivity.
  • Applied Medical keeps releasing Voyant upgrades, including the EA030 generator on August 11, 2026.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Training Programs
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Wellness Program
  • Mentorship Program

Company News

MedTech Dive
Feb 16th, 2023
Applied Medical suit against Medtronic alleges surgical-device bundling practice curbs competition | MedTech Dive

Applied competes with Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon and Olympus in the bipolar energy device market.

Business Wire
Nov 9th, 2022
Applied Medical Commemorates 20 Years Of Wound Protection With Its Market-Leading Alexis® Protector-Retractors

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied Medical is commemorating 20 years of wound protection since the first Alexis wound protector-retractor was introduced. The Alexis brand is recognized worldwide for improving patient outcomes and reducing superficial surgical site infection. Over the last two decades, Alexis devices have protected 17 million wounds in more than 75 countries. The devices have also expanded into a full-line of protector-retractors designed to meet a variety of surgeon and patient needs. Alexis devices are the protector of choice in a wide array of surgical specialties, including general, thoracic, colorectal, obstetric and gynecologic, among others. The devices are used in both open and laparoscopic procedures, and when combined with Applied Medical’s unique GelSeal® technology, they help enable hand access, reduced port, and single port laparoscopic surgery, and scarless natural orifice approaches. The Alexis product family also includes protectors specifically designed for orthopaedic procedures and cesarean section deliveries