About the position
The Product Manager, Cardiometabolic is a key owner of the Cardiometabolic portfolio, responsible for developing a comprehensive portfolio/product strategy, identifying product requirements and market potential for new solutions in partnership with Global and US colleagues, and maintaining and growing all on-market Cardiometabolic solutions in the US. This role requires proven technical prowess, exceptional project management and prioritization skills, written and verbal communication, and the ability to lead and influence without authority. Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills are crucial, as this role collaborates with numerous business partners. The Product Manager is a key player in the long-term success of our business and should be excited for and prepared to own and represent one of our most important disease areas.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive portfolio/product strategy that includes product requirements, pricing strategy, and launch logistics to accomplish business objectives.
- Gather customer insights and utilize those insights to influence the global Lifecycle Team on product requirements for new and existing solutions.
- Partner closely with the Senior Marketing Manager, Cardiometabolic, to develop and execute on a comprehensive portfolio strategy and drive adoption of new and existing solutions across the US.
- Develop business cases and pricing strategies for Cardiometabolic assays in development or in the pipeline.
- Understand the performance of on-market and soon-launching products to support the annual business planning process.
- In conjunction with the demand planning team, gather input and data to create product forecasts and business plans that drive growth for assigned products.
- Develop business area mastery, including understanding of market segments, forecasting sales and product demand, market trends, competition, and critical success factors.
- Support customer conversations and presentations, including customer meetings, IHN visits, 360 events, and medical conferences.
- Instill leadership through others by acting as a role model to drive impactful business solutions and positive change.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Business, Marketing, or other Life Sciences or business-related fields.
- 5 years of product management, marketing, business, or equivalent work experience in the healthcare industry.
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrated business acumen, primarily in data-driven decision making, developing financial business cases and pricing recommendations, and forecasting.
- Exceptional project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Technical aptitude, with experience acting as a technical leader or proven ability to learn and speak to technical topics.
- Understanding of the Cardiometabolic market, customer needs, and competitor solutions.
- Detail-oriented and organized, able to independently drive multiple projects and prioritize based on business-critical needs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills preferred.
- Understanding of laboratory operations, health systems, diagnostics business, and/or the proven ability to learn quickly.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google suite tools.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and Company performance.
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development.
