Product Manager, Precision Enzymes (open to Senior Product Manager with commensurate experience)

Watchmaker Genomics•Boulder, CO, CO

11d•$110,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Watchmaker is inviting applications for the full-time position of Product Manager or Senior Product Manager, Precision Enzymes & Emerging Technologies based in Boulder, CO (preferred). The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment and contribute directly to our company culture and success. The position provides an opportunity to manage our precision enzyme portfolio, reporting to the Associate Director, MDx & Enzymes Product Management. The Product Manager ensures continuous business success through new product development, OEM commercial strategy, and lifecycle management across the enzyme portfolio, with emphasis on differentiated enzymes. The ideal candidate brings a firm grounding in molecular biology and enzyme-based knowledge across NGS and molecular diagnostics.

Requirements

Graduate degree (MS or PhD) in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field, with 6+ years’ experience.
Experience in biotech and a start-up environment are highly desirable.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
The ability to multitask, be able to work at a high standard, perform consistently under pressure along with pre-determined deadlines and work without supervision.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work as an effective member of a team.
Good communication and personal task management skills and a high level of self-motivation and initiative.
A creative and disciplined approach to problem-solving.
Time management and prioritization under deadlines
High level of accuracy in documentation, record-keeping, and reporting.
Deep molecular biology / enzymology knowledge of DNA- and RNA-modifying enzymes and NGS and/or MDx workflows.
Demonstrated OEM / B2B product or commercial experience in enzymes, reagents, or life-science tools, including pricing, custom deals, and partnership / supply dynamics.
Track record of defining and launching products, and of documenting customer / product requirements in a quality management system.
Experience presenting technical information to audiences with varied scientific backgrounds, and influencing and gaining consensus across cross-functional teams.
Hands-on familiarity with standard molecular biology techniques such as PCR / qPCR and next-generation sequencing.

Nice To Haves

PhD a plus
Product Management experience preferred
customer-facing roles considered a plus
Experience as part of a new product development core team required
OEM / B2B enzyme or reagent product experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Drive the product strategy and multi-year roadmap for the enzyme portfolio, supporting both standalone enzyme products and enzymes integrated into Watchmaker's NGS and MDx tools solutions.
Serve as the enzyme portfolio expert and technical product manager within the organization, engaging credibly with R&D on characterization, scale-up, and OEM technical requirements.
Be a key leader in new product development projects in close partnership with key stakeholders.
Lead enzyme new product development initiatives and serve as the product management representative for enzyme technologies incorporated into new NGS and MDx tools product development.
Support execution of the multi-year product strategy and roadmap across standalone enzyme products and internally integrated enzyme technologies, including opportunity assessment, positioning, financial analysis, and commercialization planning.
Support on-market product care and be a champion for product care initiatives required to meet/exceed customer’s forecast and requirements
Create and maintain competitive assessments, market trends, and product performance
Balance internal platform requirements with external market opportunities to maximize the value of Watchmaker's enzyme technologies across multiple product lines.
Lead high-touch external engagements.
Translate market and competitive intelligence into roadmap and product decisions; partner with Technical Marketing on positioning, launch, and sales enablement.
Represent enzyme programs in the Portfolio Committee and Product Care, and support on-market product care with quarterly touchpoints.
Present to senior leadership in regular business reviews and marketing updates.