Manager I, Products

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC.•,

10h•$101,400 - $154,650

About The Position

The Product Manager is responsible for product management, marketing, and commercialization of MSD products to achieve short- and long-term revenue and profit goals. The role evaluates industry and customer trends, defines customer needs, develops detailed product requirements for future products, and leads their commercial launch into the marketplace. The role develops knowledge of customer requirements and the competitive environment, and creates strategies and tactics to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. It monitors competitors, performs product analyses, develops responses to direct and indirect competition, and is accountable for the commercial success of assigned product lines. The Product Manager develops, executes, and monitors product-line plans; creates marketing collateral and training materials for launches; develops and executes campaigns for assay product lines and targeted applications; and takes corrective action as issues and opportunities arise. The position also identifies, develops, and launches new products. The Product Manager collaborates with Global Sales Management on tactical marketing and training programs, and with Sales, Scientific Support, Customer Service, and Finance to develop and manage processes that improve marketing effectiveness and customer loyalty. Specific duties may vary according to departmental requirements. The position is performed in a standard office environment and requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, use equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a scientific or business-related discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant experience developing and commercializing products in Life Science Research or Clinical markets.
Experience with ISO, cGMP, CLIA, or similar regulatory standards.
Strong scientific fundamentals and analytical background.
Logical problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to organize and advance project tasks in an orderly, structured manner.
Teamwork, commitment, planning, and organizational skills.
Thorough understanding of immunoassay principles, development, and applicability in different research fields.
Proven success positioning, managing, and marketing Life Science Research or Clinical systems—including assays, reagents, instruments, and software—through their life cycle to multiple customer segments.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to communicate issues, problems, and results that affect the timelines, accuracy, and reliability of market research, and to communicate performance goals and expectations effectively.
Proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
Experience with standard data analysis tools such as Excel and GraphPad Prism, and quantitative background to advance this knowledge on the job.
Creativity, latitude, multitasking ability, and ability to work productively in a demanding research environment with changing priorities.
Ability to communicate and exchange information, use equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

Nice To Haves

PhD strongly preferred.
Relevant experience in protein measurement and assay development.

Responsibilities

Develop in-depth knowledge of customer requirements and the competitive environment, and develop strategies and tactics to achieve sustainable competitive advantage.
Monitor the competitive environment for products and product lines; perform competitive product analysis and develop tactics to address direct or indirect competition.
Be accountable for the commercial success of assigned product-line responsibilities.
Develop, execute, and monitor product-line plans.
Develop marketing collateral and training materials to support product launches.
Develop and execute marketing campaigns for assay product lines and specific applications in targeted markets.
Take corrective action as problems and opportunities emerge.
Identify, develop, and launch new product offerings.
Work with Global Sales Management to identify, develop, and execute tactical marketing and training programs.
Work with Sales, Scientific Support, Customer Service, and Finance to develop and manage processes that improve marketing effectiveness and customer loyalty.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including prescription benefits.
401(k) plan with company matching.
Flexible spending accounts.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Employee assistance program.
Fitness club membership contribution.
Pet insurance.
Identity theft protection.
Home and auto insurance discounts.
Optional supplemental life insurance.
Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus in addition to base salary.