Manager - Sera & Protein Essentials

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•St. Louis, MO

6d•$144,000 - $216,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly strategic, technically proficient, and collaborative individual to manage a team of product managers for our Sera & Protein Essentials product portfolio. You will lead a team of product managers, shaping the future of Sera & Protein Essentials through strategic partnerships, commercial engagement, and market expansion. You will be responsible for guiding the team to execute portfolio supply & demand management (including forecasts), pricing, commercial activities, go-to-market and campaign development, channel management (digital and commercial), cross functional leadership in OpEx, and more.

Requirements

Masters’ Degree or PhD in Biology or relevant scientific discipline preferred.
7+ years of proven experience in product management within the life sciences or biotechnology sectors
3+ years of management within product management, marketing, commercial, or similar functions

Nice To Haves

MBA is an added advantage.
Experience in commercial area is an added advantage.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to lead an organization by promoting competency, development and inspiring others.
Experience working across organizational lines to translate market trends and opportunities into financial business plans.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to build strong relationships with stakeholders and present ideas clearly.
Proficient in data analysis and strategic planning tools, using metrics to inform decision-making and optimize marketing performance.
Experience or understanding of complex supply chain functions is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a high-performance culture.
Analyze market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to drive product innovation and differentiation.
Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of sera, antibodies, bioactive small molecules, and related products, from ideation to commercialization (and exit as necessary).
Develop pricing strategies informed by competitive analysis, value modeling, and total cost to serve. Establish pricing margin bands and approve exceptions as needed.
Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, supply and value chain teams, commercial teams, and regulatory affairs to ensure successful product execution and market fit.
Partner with marketing and sales to develop compelling value propositions, positioning strategies, and commercial launch plans.
Define and monitor key success metrics to assess portfolio performance and inform strategic decision-making.
Responsible for delivering financial targets; revenue growth, margin contribution, and PVE.