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Karla Orduña

Product Manager

Summary

Experienced Product Manager specializing in leading cross-functional teams, managing strategic medical device portfolios, and executing go-to-market strategies. Adept at driving sales growth, positioning brands in public and private sectors, and delivering training to healthcare professionals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Product Manager

VITALMEX
09.2024 - Current
  • Lead a team of four, driving commercial and marketing strategies across five surgical product lines.
  • Manage brand budgets, optimizing resources, and achieving significant cost savings.
  • Increase the share of wallet by 10% through targeted customer engagement and positioning strategies.
  • Reduce inventory days from 250 to 200, improving product turnover, and supply chain efficiency.
  • Deliver a 40% sales growth compared to previous periods, boosting portfolio profitability.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to strengthen brand presence in private markets.
  • Oversee product launches, providing training to sales teams and medical staff on clinical use and benefits.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, logistics, and finance to achieve corporate goals.

Achievements

  • Achieved 30% year-over-year sales growth, exceeding annual targets.
  • Led the launch of a 4K laparoscopy tower in collaboration with key opinion leaders (KOLs), driving market adoption.
  • Positioned new technologies in both public and private healthcare sectors, expanding market penetration, and brand visibility.

Product Specialist

VITALMEX
03.2019 - 09.2024
  • Plan and conduct visits to healthcare professionals to present products and services.
  • Deliver product demonstrations to potential clients, highlighting key features and benefits.
  • Proactively manage customer inquiries and complaints, ensuring satisfaction and retention.
  • Participate in tender processes, including proposal preparation, and compliance with requirements.
  • Actively participate in industry congresses and events to strengthen brand visibility.


Achievements

  • Doubled sales volume in the private market for assigned brands, and increased adoption by 50% in the public sector.
  • Successfully oversaw and managed approximately 30 annual tenders, each valued at approximately $600,000 MXN.
  • Led the organization of the first LATAM training event for the brand, with participation from Peru, Uruguay, and Colombia.

Technical Product Specialist

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Actively participate in medical procedures, providing technical support.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing physicians, ensuring high satisfaction levels.
  • Identify and engage prospective physicians to drive business growth.


Achievements

  • I managed to introduce and position an innovative product in a key hospital where it was not previously used, driving its adoption and use.
  • Drive significant sales growth for the assigned brand in key hospitals, including ISSSTE Tacuba, ISSSTE Zaragoza, and CMN 20 de Noviembre.


Customer Service Intern

BECKMAN COULTER
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Provide support to customers with logistics coordination to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and proper processing.
  • Assist with payment collection for weekly purchases, maintaining clear and professional communication with clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

UNIVERSIDAD ANAHUAC
05.2001 - 05.2018

Skills

Product development

Teamwork and collaboration

Product positioning

KPI tracking

Stakeholder relations

Negotiation

Software

Microsoft Office

Hubspot

SAP

Timeline

Product Manager

VITALMEX
09.2024 - Current

Product Specialist

VITALMEX
03.2019 - 09.2024

Technical Product Specialist

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
09.2018 - 03.2019

Customer Service Intern

BECKMAN COULTER
01.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

UNIVERSIDAD ANAHUAC
05.2001 - 05.2018
Karla OrduñaProduct Manager