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Product Marketing Director jobs are available to F-1 OPT students with STEM or business degrees, though most roles at this seniority require 7 to 10 years of experience. OPT authorization covers full-time employment, and STEM OPT extensions apply if your degree qualifies.
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Over 40 years of innovation and development, Mizuho OSI is a world-leading manufacturer of highly specialized surgical tables for spine and hip surgeries. We do things the right way. We commit to hire people with competence, generosity and a caring attitude. We motivate our employees to use their individual strengths to provide creative solutions, changes, and innovations. Collectively, this creates an environment that enables and inspires healthcare professionals to improve the lives of patients.
Dare to go further. Care to do more.
TOP REASONS TO JOIN THE MIZUHO OSI TEAM
- Privately held company with a tradition of market leadership and best-in-class innovation
- Fast-paced entrepreneurial culture focused on dramatically improving patient outcomes through personal empowerment
- Emphasis on continuous improvement and celebration of values of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. and the Mizuho way.
- Create innovative solutions designed and manufactured at our HQ in Northern California
JOB SUMMARY
The Downstream Product Marketing Manager will be responsible for creating and implementing clear, focused marketing campaigns to grow the market for Mizuho OSI’s spine product portfolio. The primary responsibility will be downstream spine product marketing activities including sales enablement and customer engagement. The key objectives for this role are improving brand awareness, increasing product adoption, and driving growth. In addition, the downstream product marketing manager will work closely with Marketing, Sales, Clinical, Regulatory, and other internal stakeholders to gain consensus, create multi-channel marketing plans, and implement tactics. This role has both strategic and tactical responsibility, both developing and executing marketing plans and measuring and analyzing to determine the effectiveness of marketing tactics.
Responsibilities:
- Create and execute marketing plans, campaigns, and activities for the Spine portfolio and its respective market segments(s) to grow market share. Present and communicate marketing plan to the Executive team, and once approved, throughout the organization as appropriate. Ensure that the marketing plan is aligned with the company goals and strategy.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the surgical patient positioning market for spine surgery, including trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape to craft and refine go-to-market (GTM) approaches.
- Actively track market data, analyze and adjust marketing strategies/tactics to successfully address evolving market needs. Translate the voice of our customer (VOC) into compelling messaging and marketing campaigns.
- Coordinate product launch plans, ensuring seamless execution with Sales, R&D, Clinical, Marketing, and Operations teams.
- Manage program budgets.
- Develop content to communicate the value proposition, supporting points, and reasons to believe for target customers.
- Represent the organization at industry meetings and events, sales training, and customer visits.
- Drive brand awareness on an ongoing basis.
- Identify and develop relationships with Key Opinion Leaders for speaking engagements at conferences, product testimonial videos, or educational tools.
- Work independently and in a team environment; manage multiple projects, influence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, execute programs, and drive the product development processes.
- Lead the development of support material, advertising, and collateral tools in collaboration with the marketing team and outside agencies. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Ensure all Marketing Materials meet company-approved branding standards and trademark guidelines.
- Develop business plans and product positioning in the assigned marketplace.
- Adhere to hospital protocols and vendor credentialing requirements.
- Travel within the U.S. and internationally as needed.
- Complete and submit accurate expense reports according to the Expense Policy.
- Adhere to product FDA online marketing guidelines in all material created and posted. In addition, adhere to applicable GMP and ISO 13485 processes and procedures.
- To understand Mizuho OSI’s business objectives and the relationship between the Department and those objectives; to support and follow the Corporate Vision, Mission & Values Statements, to maintain the services and quality levels set by Mizuho OSI, and to continually enable Mizuho OSI to be a great place to work.
- To Understand, follow and support Mizuho OSI’s internal Quality System policies, procedures and work instructions including but not limited to applicable external regulations (21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 820 Quality System Regulations and applicable International Standards).
- Help create an ongoing effort to improve the Company and the Department through personal action and by contributing ideas to support the Department and Company’s continuous improvement efforts.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in Medical Device Marketing.
- BA/BS required, MBA preferred.
- Preference given to candidates with experience in B2B marketing to clinicians (surgeons, physician assistants, nurses and others), OR managers, supply chain, risk managers, and c-suite for hospitals and ASCs in Orthopedic, Spine Surgery, and Pressure Injury Prevention.
- Experience in a hospital environment is required.
- Experience translating customer insights into actionable plans & tools, with a disciplined approach to messaging, content, and campaign development.
- Expertise in creating relevant marketing content in highly regulated healthcare industry.
- Excellent marketing plan development and implementation skills and experience, including product positioning and target segmentation.
- Digital marketing experience and familiarity with systems such as marketing automation (e.g., Pardot), SalesForce.com, social media, and sales enablement (e.g., Seismic).
- Excellent project management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills within the department and across functional areas of the organization.
- Excellent Computer Skills, including Microsoft products of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Ability to clearly express oneself verbally in English (additional languages also preferred) effectively with Team Members and other business contacts courteously and professionally.
- Ability to express oneself clearly and effectively in English through written means, to properly use grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and correct spelling.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment; manage multiple projects, influence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute programs.
- Excellent facilitation skills, including the ability to create presentations and facilitate effective group presentations. Must effectively present materials internally, externally, and at senior levels, including Executives.
- Ability to effectively make formal and informal product presentations to individuals and large groups, including physicians, RNs, and other OR staff.
- Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities, using effective approaches to choose a course of action or develop solutions.
- Ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships; actively seeking information to understand and address customers' needs.
- Ability to represent the Company professionally, creating positive interactions that lead to additional sales and the success of the Company.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
- Ability to function in an operating room environment and attend surgical procedures.
- Ability to travel overnight (30%) with some weekend travel within the United States and internationally.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Scale: $126,000 - $155,000 + comprehensive benefits package + potential annual bonus
JOB TYPE
- Job Type: Full-time
PAY
- Pay: $126,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year
BENEFITS:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
WORK LOCATION
- Work Location: In person
INTRODUCTION
Over 40 years of innovation and development, Mizuho OSI is a world-leading manufacturer of highly specialized surgical tables for spine and hip surgeries. We do things the right way. We commit to hire people with competence, generosity and a caring attitude. We motivate our employees to use their individual strengths to provide creative solutions, changes, and innovations. Collectively, this creates an environment that enables and inspires healthcare professionals to improve the lives of patients.
Dare to go further. Care to do more.
TOP REASONS TO JOIN THE MIZUHO OSI TEAM
- Privately held company with a tradition of market leadership and best-in-class innovation
- Fast-paced entrepreneurial culture focused on dramatically improving patient outcomes through personal empowerment
- Emphasis on continuous improvement and celebration of values of R.E.S.P.E.C.T. and the Mizuho way.
- Create innovative solutions designed and manufactured at our HQ in Northern California
JOB SUMMARY
The Downstream Product Marketing Manager will be responsible for creating and implementing clear, focused marketing campaigns to grow the market for Mizuho OSI’s spine product portfolio. The primary responsibility will be downstream spine product marketing activities including sales enablement and customer engagement. The key objectives for this role are improving brand awareness, increasing product adoption, and driving growth. In addition, the downstream product marketing manager will work closely with Marketing, Sales, Clinical, Regulatory, and other internal stakeholders to gain consensus, create multi-channel marketing plans, and implement tactics. This role has both strategic and tactical responsibility, both developing and executing marketing plans and measuring and analyzing to determine the effectiveness of marketing tactics.
Responsibilities:
- Create and execute marketing plans, campaigns, and activities for the Spine portfolio and its respective market segments(s) to grow market share. Present and communicate marketing plan to the Executive team, and once approved, throughout the organization as appropriate. Ensure that the marketing plan is aligned with the company goals and strategy.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the surgical patient positioning market for spine surgery, including trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape to craft and refine go-to-market (GTM) approaches.
- Actively track market data, analyze and adjust marketing strategies/tactics to successfully address evolving market needs. Translate the voice of our customer (VOC) into compelling messaging and marketing campaigns.
- Coordinate product launch plans, ensuring seamless execution with Sales, R&D, Clinical, Marketing, and Operations teams.
- Manage program budgets.
- Develop content to communicate the value proposition, supporting points, and reasons to believe for target customers.
- Represent the organization at industry meetings and events, sales training, and customer visits.
- Drive brand awareness on an ongoing basis.
- Identify and develop relationships with Key Opinion Leaders for speaking engagements at conferences, product testimonial videos, or educational tools.
- Work independently and in a team environment; manage multiple projects, influence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, execute programs, and drive the product development processes.
- Lead the development of support material, advertising, and collateral tools in collaboration with the marketing team and outside agencies. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Ensure all Marketing Materials meet company-approved branding standards and trademark guidelines.
- Develop business plans and product positioning in the assigned marketplace.
- Adhere to hospital protocols and vendor credentialing requirements.
- Travel within the U.S. and internationally as needed.
- Complete and submit accurate expense reports according to the Expense Policy.
- Adhere to product FDA online marketing guidelines in all material created and posted. In addition, adhere to applicable GMP and ISO 13485 processes and procedures.
- To understand Mizuho OSI’s business objectives and the relationship between the Department and those objectives; to support and follow the Corporate Vision, Mission & Values Statements, to maintain the services and quality levels set by Mizuho OSI, and to continually enable Mizuho OSI to be a great place to work.
- To Understand, follow and support Mizuho OSI’s internal Quality System policies, procedures and work instructions including but not limited to applicable external regulations (21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 820 Quality System Regulations and applicable International Standards).
- Help create an ongoing effort to improve the Company and the Department through personal action and by contributing ideas to support the Department and Company’s continuous improvement efforts.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in Medical Device Marketing.
- BA/BS required, MBA preferred.
- Preference given to candidates with experience in B2B marketing to clinicians (surgeons, physician assistants, nurses and others), OR managers, supply chain, risk managers, and c-suite for hospitals and ASCs in Orthopedic, Spine Surgery, and Pressure Injury Prevention.
- Experience in a hospital environment is required.
- Experience translating customer insights into actionable plans & tools, with a disciplined approach to messaging, content, and campaign development.
- Expertise in creating relevant marketing content in highly regulated healthcare industry.
- Excellent marketing plan development and implementation skills and experience, including product positioning and target segmentation.
- Digital marketing experience and familiarity with systems such as marketing automation (e.g., Pardot), SalesForce.com, social media, and sales enablement (e.g., Seismic).
- Excellent project management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills within the department and across functional areas of the organization.
- Excellent Computer Skills, including Microsoft products of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Ability to clearly express oneself verbally in English (additional languages also preferred) effectively with Team Members and other business contacts courteously and professionally.
- Ability to express oneself clearly and effectively in English through written means, to properly use grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and correct spelling.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment; manage multiple projects, influence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute programs.
- Excellent facilitation skills, including the ability to create presentations and facilitate effective group presentations. Must effectively present materials internally, externally, and at senior levels, including Executives.
- Ability to effectively make formal and informal product presentations to individuals and large groups, including physicians, RNs, and other OR staff.
- Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities, using effective approaches to choose a course of action or develop solutions.
- Ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships; actively seeking information to understand and address customers' needs.
- Ability to represent the Company professionally, creating positive interactions that lead to additional sales and the success of the Company.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
- Ability to function in an operating room environment and attend surgical procedures.
- Ability to travel overnight (30%) with some weekend travel within the United States and internationally.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Scale: $126,000 - $155,000 + comprehensive benefits package + potential annual bonus
JOB TYPE
- Job Type: Full-time
PAY
- Pay: $126,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year
BENEFITS:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
WORK LOCATION
- Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Product Marketing Director
Lead with business impact, not job duties
Product marketing directors are hired to own positioning, drive adoption, and influence revenue. Quantify your GTM contributions with metrics like pipeline sourced, win rate lift, or category share growth. Hiring teams at this level screen for commercial thinking, not task lists.
Target companies with established immigration infrastructure
Large technology companies and growth-stage startups backed by major venture firms are far more likely to have in-house immigration counsel and sponsor OPT-to-H-1B visa transitions. Mid-market companies often want to sponsor but lack the process to execute without friction.
Address OPT timing in the final interview stage
Raise your OPT authorization early in closing conversations, not after the offer. Framing it as a straightforward process, rather than a complication, gives hiring managers confidence. Most Director-level offers include enough lead time to begin H-1B preparation well in advance.
Demonstrate cross-functional leadership across product and sales
Directors who can align product, sales, and demand generation teams are rare. Prepare two or three stories where your positioning work directly influenced sales velocity or reduced churn. That breadth makes you harder to pass over regardless of visa considerations.
Use Migrate Mate to identify OPT-friendly employers
Browse Product Marketing Director roles on Migrate Mate to find companies actively hiring international talent. Filtering by sponsorship history saves significant time and surfaces employers who already understand OPT work authorization at the leadership level.
Highlight category expertise in your target industry vertical
Employers hiring at director level want someone who understands their competitive category deeply, not a generalist who can learn it. Focus your applications on industries where your prior product marketing experience already matches the company's core market and buyer profile.
Product Marketing Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a Product Marketing Director?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorization covers full-time employment in roles directly related to your field of study, which includes Product Marketing Director positions for students with business, marketing, or relevant STEM degrees. Your OPT authorization must remain valid throughout employment, and the role must align with your degree field as reported to your DSO.
Does a Product Marketing Director role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a STEM-designated degree such as a Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, or a qualifying quantitative business program, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Check with your DSO to confirm your specific degree qualifies before applying for the extension.
How do I find Product Marketing Director jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Browse Product Marketing Director listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles at companies with verified sponsorship history. At the director level, the most reliable sponsors are enterprise technology companies, high-growth SaaS businesses, and well-funded startups. Focusing on these employer profiles significantly increases your likelihood of finding a company willing to support your transition from OPT to H-1B sponsorship.
Will employers hesitate to hire a Product Marketing Director on OPT?
Some will, particularly smaller companies without prior immigration experience. However, director-level hiring timelines are typically long enough to allow full H-1B preparation before your OPT expires. Proactively explaining the process and timeline during the offer stage, rather than waiting for the employer to raise concerns, addresses most objections before they become deal-breakers.
What happens to my OPT if I lose my Product Marketing Director job?
F-1 OPT includes a 60-day unemployment grace period from the date your employment ends. During this window, you can accept a new OPT-authorized position without falling out of status. If your new role is still in product marketing or a closely related field, it qualifies as a valid OPT job. Report any employment changes to your DSO promptly to keep your SEVIS record accurate.