Product Specialist (contract)

Vaco
$26.00 - $36.00 / hr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Irvine
Jun 03, 2025
Product Manager (temporary) We're seeking a Product Manager - Accessories to help drive the growth and success of a key product line throughout its lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone with 2-3 years of experience in product or marketing roles-especially someone who's passionate about digital marketing and eager to take ownership of projects that make a real impact. You'll collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and engineering teams to support product improvements, market strategy, and go-to-market execution. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Act as the day-to-day product lead for a line of medical accessories, supporting internal teams and customer needs. Help manage the product lifecycle, including enhancements and updates to existing products. Contribute to digital marketing campaigns, website content, social media strategy, email marketing, and performance tracking. Develop marketing collateral such as product sheets, FAQs, training presentations, and online content. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to gather and prioritize customer feedback and market needs. Support field sales with competitive insights, sales tools, and product training resources. Assist with ongoing marketing projects and cross-functional initiatives. Gain familiarity with the full product portfolio to support broader business goals. Maintain adherence to company policies and ethical standards. Job responsibilities may evolve based on business priorities. QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field 2 years of experience in product management or marketing, ideally within the medical device or healthcare space Familiarity with downstream marketing concepts is a plus Previous exposure to sales or clinical environments is helpful but not required Skills & Competencies: Proficient in digital marketing platforms (e.g., CMS, email automation, analytics tools) Excellent communication and collaboration skills Strong organizational skills with attention to detail Analytical mindset and ability to support data-driven decisions Comfortable working both independently and in team settings Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant tools Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.