Director of Product Management - LC & Sample Preparation

RESTEK CORPORATION•Bellefonte, PA

33d

About The Position

Restek is looking for a bold, experienced product leader to own our Liquid Chromatography and Sample Preparation portfolios from long-term vision to day-to-day commercial performance. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of deep technical expertise and business strategy. You'll lead a team of Product Management professionals, drive new product incubation, and act as the connective tissue between R&D, Sales, Marketing, and customers worldwide. If you're energized by building portfolios that matter and want to do it at a company where every employee is an owner read on.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a science or business-related field required
10+ years of experience in product management, sales, marketing, or a combination thereof.
10+ years of global experience in the chromatography consumables market, with demonstrated direct ownership of LC and sample preparation portfolios.
Proven track record of managing LC and Sample Preparation product lines end-to-end, including successful product introductions.
Deep understanding of one or more key markets: Pharmaceutical, Environmental, Food, or Clinical/ClinTox.
Track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing people or a department.
Ability to blend business and technical acumen — and translate a bold vision into reality.
Strong customer orientation; ability to think like a customer and champion their needs internally.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven ability to build consensus across diverse, global stakeholders.
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and business development skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
Creative, innovative, and culturally sensitive approach to problem solving.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 4–8 weeks per year.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database tools).

Nice To Haves

Master's in science or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Define the LC/SP vision, long-term strategy, and product roadmap — managing the full lifecycle from inception to obsolescence.
Drive cross-functional alignment with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Applications, Customer Service, and Operations.
Lead global pricing strategy, maintain up-to-date price lists, and take all necessary action to maximize profitability.
Own regular internal reporting on product line health, presenting actionable insights to leadership.
Manage Restek's representation at domestic and international conferences and exhibitions.
Develop and manage strategic goals, planning, and operating budgets for your assigned area.
Own the go-to-market strategy for new products, driving execution through the full product development process.
Identify unmet customer needs; develop market requirements with clear financial justification including ROI and margin contribution.
Communicate directly with customers to build intimate understanding of decision-maker business issues.
Partner with Product Marketing to develop resonating value propositions and positioning for new products.
Plan, prepare, and present product launch strategies and plans.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Management professionals with clear expectations and regular feedback.
Foster a trusting, inclusive, and high-performance team environment.
Support growth and capability building; hold team members accountable and remove barriers to their best work.