88-50101015 International Product Manager

Roche • Tucson, AZ

6h • $148,000 - $217,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. seeks an International Product Manager at its Tucson, Arizona location. The role executes the global strategic roadmap for a $525 million diagnostic portfolio and directs development of technical and commercial marketing assets, including scientific publications, digital media, and international congress symposia. It leads cross-functional teams spanning R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality to advance product enhancements and mandatory technical modifications, ensuring engineering changes support global commercial objectives.

The position provides strategic direction and managerial oversight to 55 Regional Marketing and Sales Managers across EMEA, LATAM, NAM, and APAC. It directs a $9–$12 million international marketing budget, manages relationships with global Key Opinion Leaders and communication agencies, and serves as the primary strategic decision-maker within the International Business Team. The role directs cross-departmental decisions involving Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Finance to protect portfolio profitability and market share.

The International Product Manager monitors customer requirements and platform performance data to lead technical specification and quality improvement initiatives. The role orchestrates global launches and promotional activities for IVD platforms, guides affiliate companies in implementing global marketing strategies, and acts as a subject matter expert for Pathology and Diagnostic product lines at International Business Team and affiliate summits. It also analyzes global market trends and competitive landscapes, identifies opportunities for portfolio expansion, and develops strategies to maintain market leadership. The position requires up to 30% fully reimbursed domestic and international travel.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Engineering or a related field, plus three years of experience in the job offered or as a Product Engineer, Product Specialist, or related position in the healthcare diagnostics industry. Two years of experience must include the specified specialized skills. The stated annual salary range is $148,000–$217,400, with a discretionary annual bonus potentially available based on individual and company performance. The position also qualifies for benefits described at the company’s benefits link.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Engineering or a related field.
• Three years of experience in the job offered or as a Product Engineer, Product Specialist, or related position in the healthcare diagnostics industry.
• At least two years of experience with comprehensive knowledge of cross-portfolio In-vitro Diagnostics (IVD) solutions and integration of diverse diagnostic platforms within a clinical laboratory.
• At least two years of experience with advanced technical proficiency in IVD diagnostic systems and medical device architecture.
• At least two years of international market expertise within the IVD sector.
• At least two years of field-based customer experience within the pathology diagnostics industry.
• At least two years of experience managing high-level technical escalations and collaborating with R&D on product defect resolution.
• At least two years of experience with service performance analytics and technical KPI optimization in a regulated clinical environment.
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Execute the global strategic roadmap for a $525 million diagnostic portfolio.
• Direct development of technical and commercial marketing assets, including scientific publications, digital media, and international congress symposia.
• Lead and prioritize cross-functional project teams across R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality to drive product enhancements and mandatory technical modifications aligned with global commercial objectives.
• Provide strategic direction and managerial oversight to 55 Regional Marketing and Sales Managers across EMEA, LATAM, NAM, and APAC; ensure local execution of product positioning and approve regional resource allocations.
• Direct the international marketing budget of $9–$12 million and optimize spending across global initiatives for market penetration and return on investment.
• Manage and influence global Key Opinion Leaders and communication agencies to align scientific advocacy with global brand strategy.
• Serve as the primary strategic decision-maker within the International Business Team and direct cross-departmental decisions in Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Finance to protect profitability and market share.
• Monitor customer requirements and platform performance data to lead technical specification and quality improvement initiatives.
• Orchestrate global launch and promotional activities for new and existing IVD platforms and prepare regional affiliates for market entry.
• Guide affiliate companies in implementing global marketing strategies, advising on complex product issues and ensuring local plans meet global standards.
• Participate in International Business Team and affiliate summits as a subject matter expert for Pathology and Diagnostic product lines.
• Analyze global market trends and competitive landscapes to develop defense strategies and identify portfolio expansion opportunities.
• Conduct market research to monitor competitor activities and develop strategic responses.
• Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally; travel is fully reimbursed.

Benefits

• Benefits are available as described at the company-provided benefits link.
• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level