Senior Product Manager, Global Product Management
Cole-Parmer
Job Title: Senior Product Manager,
Job Title: Senior Product Manager, Global Product Management
Reports To: VP, Global Product Marketing, ZeptoMetrix
Position Location: Buffalo, NY Franklin, MA highly preferred
FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-Exempt): Exempt
FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-Exempt
Position Summary:
The Senior Manager, Global Product Management for Molecular Diagnostics is accountable for creating and delivering the new product pipeline for infectious disease and genetic testing. The role is responsible for managing the assigned product portfolio, delivering growth, profitability and share gain for the assigned portfolio, effectively ensuring a strong and competitive portfolio of products that outperforms competition and exceeds customer expectations. This role will leverage market and customer insights into enhancing and developing new and innovative products within the portfolio, as well as partnering with internal teams to ensure final product exceeds customer expectations. The Senior Product Manager will be responsible for driving growth by developing and implementing strategies to further expand the Clinical Lab market for both existing and new products.
Key Responsibilities:
+ P&L responsibility for maximizing global revenues, margins, and growth of assigned products by creating strong and innovative strategic plans for growth within the market.
+ Drive revenue growth through overall product life cycle management including, but not limited to product line strategy and vision, product line road mapping, product line development in collaboration with Research & Development, Operations, Regulatory Affairs and Commercial teams. Implement appropriate programs to either internally develop, contract manufacture, license or source the appropriate products with the goal of driving revenue & profitability growth of the category portfolio.
+ Drive product area efforts and coordinate with Corporate Development (M&A) and R&D/engineering to ensure the product roadmap achieves market-positioning, timeline and revenue targets as planned. Look for opportunities to anticipate and respond to market and customer needs by optimizing product portfolio across all possible markets, both existing and new.
+ Develop strategies with Sales and Marketing to drive market share growth.
+ Develop and implement appropriate and effective global pricing strategies with Pricing team to maximize profitability and margin.
+ Partner with Supply Chain to support supplier consolidation and cost reduction initiatives.
+ Execute competitive assessments and voice of customer/market research to gain market insights for competitive, differentiated product strategies. Demonstrate strong global market understanding and stay current on market direction and drivers through a variety of means including, but not limited to, direct interactions with customers, outside suppliers, partners, and industry contacts.
+ Gather and prepare all necessary product and technical information and content for the introduction of new products and ongoing product documentation, applications, and testimonials for all products to enable an exceptional customer experience, drive brand awareness and ensure customer loyalty.
+ Partner closely with the commercial and customer service teams to develop and drive sales enablement strategies, programs and resources to support both the internal MolDx sales team and global distribution channels.
+ Scientific marketing for the assigned portfolio and markets, including the creation of a Global Speakers Bureau and the development and execution of a Global Publication Plan to produce scientific posters, papers, webinars, and articles in collaboration with commercial and science teams .
+ Collaborate with global demand generation and customer experience teams to develop and execute strategies aimed at achieving revenue targets for the U.S. clinical lab market.
+ Performs other duties as assigned
Education:
+ Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree - B.A / B.S. with major/minor in sciences/business required – business, marketing, science, chemistry or engineering; MBA / Master’s Degree / Graduate degree a plus
Experience:
+ Must have at least 10 years of progressive experience in product management / product development, marketing or program/project management within R&D (technical) or Marketing (business/administrative) domains; familiarity with products used in regulated environments, cold storage, or cold chain environments preferred.
+ Knowledge of molecular diagnostics, infectious disease and genetic testing, laboratory products/applications, actual working laboratory or process / industrial experience or understanding of customer requirements in laboratory or process / industrial products considered / strongly preferred
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
+ Potential candidates should have relevant experience in the following areas:
+ Proven track record of commercial/program success within a product area
+ Prior commercial experience in a product management, sales, or marketing function
+ A technical background in life sciences (biology, biochemistry, chemistry) that includes an awareness of technology trends and the evolution diagnostics, especially molecular diagnostics, applications
+ Industry-related experience in healthcare or laboratory-based life science markets preferably in diagnostics & molecular control markets.
+ Understanding of FDA and international regulated markets and how such regulations impact product design, labeling, manufacture, and testing.
+ A high level of initiative, creativity, and work with little supervision. Ability to build strong executive and peer relationships.
+ Ability to travel up to 25%, including some international.
+ Willing to take calculated risks and to learn from mistakes.
+ Demonstrated ability to successfully balance the achievement of short-term objectives with longer-term strategic goals.
+ Must possess strong negotiation skills to independently negotiate and manage a relationship with external suppliers/management level personnel, representing company’s interests.
+ Proficient in standard computer applications, with excellent skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Must be able to obtain, manipulate and analyze data and effectively collate and present information into reports or presentations.
+ Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressure, within deadlines or other time essential constraints
+ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly and concisely communicate to all levels of the organization
+ Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization
Compensation & Benefits:
+ Salary Range: $125k-$135k, depending on location, experience, and qualifications. Plus bonus.
+ Benefits coverage begins day 1, including the following:
+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
+ Disability Insurance
+ Life Insurance
+ 401(k) company match
+ Paid Time Off (15 days annually)
+ Paid Holiday time (10 company-designated days)
+ Tuition Assistance
+ Additional benefits available with company package
This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities associated with it.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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