Product Manager - Translational Biology Services

Eurofins•Saint Charles, MO

About The Position

The Product Manager, Translational Biology Services, leads the strategy, commercialization, and innovation of a portfolio of advanced in vitro human biology models used in research areas including oncology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis. The role turns customer needs into services that help researchers accelerate therapeutic discovery and works across science, operations, sales, marketing, and client services. The position owns the product line’s commercial performance and overall success, including growth, revenue, profitability, product strategy, positioning, roadmap, lifecycle decisions, and performance metrics. It develops portfolio strategy from market research, competitive intelligence, industry trends, customer feedback, and key opinion leader input; identifies unmet needs and market opportunities; defines requirements and value propositions; and coordinates product development through launch readiness. The Product Manager also supports commercial activity through sales training, customer-facing scientific presentations, sales materials, and participation in the sales process, while monitoring product performance and identifying new markets, collaborations, and business-development opportunities.

Requirements

M.A. or M.S. with 4 years of relevant experience, or Ph.D. with 2 years of relevant experience; a combination of education and relevant experience is also considered.
At least 2 years of product management experience with sole ownership and accountability for product line(s) in a life sciences company.
At least 4 years of experience in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry.
Demonstrated successful product management and commercialization skills in life sciences.
Thorough understanding of drug discovery and development, market requirements, and customer needs.
Scientific expertise in cellular biology, oncology, in vitro assays, biomarker discovery, immunology, stem cell biology, or related methods and applications.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively.
Initiative, strategic and creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results in a time-driven environment.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Own the overall success and commercial performance of the Translational Biology Services product line, including growth, revenue generation, profitability, innovation, product strategy, positioning, roadmap, lifecycle decisions, and key performance metrics.
Develop and implement portfolio strategy using market research, competitive intelligence, industry trends, voice-of-customer insights, and input from key opinion leaders.
Identify unmet customer needs, market opportunities, and new or enhanced offerings, and translate them into prioritized initiatives that strengthen revenue, profitability, and long-term portfolio value.
Define product requirements, features, specifications, value propositions, and positioning for existing and in-development services in alignment with business strategy and market needs.
Prioritize product development initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver agreed milestones, technical documentation, and market-ready offerings.
Develop and execute commercialization and launch plans, ensuring readiness across Study Director teams, operations, sales, marketing, technical support, and client services.
Create portfolio presentations, sales tools, training materials, and technical and positioning content for customers, commercial teams, and marketing campaigns.
Support global and regional commercial efforts through sales training, voice-of-the-customer activities, scientific presentations, and active participation in the sales process.
Monitor product performance, customer feedback, market dynamics, industry trends, and the competitive landscape; report insights and recommended actions to business leadership.
Identify and evaluate new markets, customer segments, strategic collaborations, and other business-development opportunities.
Strengthen market visibility and scientific credibility through external presentations, thought leadership, industry engagement, and brand-building activities.
May support proposal preparation, custom pricing, and cost analyses in collaboration with client services and pricing teams.