Senior Product Manager, Intracellular Immunoassays

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC.

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Product Manager, Intracellular Immunoassays is responsible for product management and commercialization of MSD products, specifically electrochemiluminescent (ECL) assays for intracellular targets, assuring the achievement of short- and long-term revenue profit and goals. This position is also responsible for the evaluation of industry and customer trends, defining customer needs, the development of detailed product requirements for defining future products, and their commercial launch into the market place. This position will be part of cross-functional teams providing product vision and strategy, identifying and filling product gaps, and generating innovative ideas to grow market share. This position will own the full lifecycle of the product line from new product introduction, forecasting, pricing, supply continuity, and transitions to new product offerings. As senior role within the team, the incumbent is expected to operate with a high degree of independence and to provide mentorship and guidance to other Product Managers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in life science, marketing, communications, or a related field
A minimum of seven years of experience in product management
Excellent knowledge of product management best practices and proven track record of success in positioning, managing, and marketing Life Science products through their life cycle to multiple customer segments
Demonstrated understanding of the principles of immunoassay platforms, their development, and their applicability in different research fields
Understanding of the technical and biological complexities of developing and commercializing tools for intracellular target measurement
Familiarity with other technologies in the space including flow cytometry, ELISA, and Western blot
Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple and often changing priorities and issues of varying complexity, while meeting time-sensitive deadlines and deliverables
Strong communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to translate information into a meaningful, understandable context and message, regardless of the format (e.g., documents, public speaking situations, presentations, etc.)
Ability to build/foster relationships by reinforcing trust and respect with cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as the ability to handle complex situations and demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving
Demonstrated propensity to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated in the execution and completion of assigned accountabilities
Ability to advise, mentor and guide teammates in product management best practices

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, and execute product line strategy
Define the product strategy and roadmap that aligns with the company goals and market opportunities
Balance product line innovation with operational excellence
Build business cases for new product offerings and product portfolio expansion
Monitor product performance, market trends, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities
Partner with field-based commercial teams (account managers, field applications scientists, and scientific affairs directors) to capture feedback from pharma, biotech, and academic customers
Gather market insights from conferences, publications and key opinion leaders
Conduct and synthesize voice of customer research to inform product strategy, product requirements, and customer journey
Partner with R&D to defined product requirements, specification, and performance metrics
Define product positioning, pricing, and differentiation within the multiplexed immunoassay and proteomics market
Support marketing collateral and training materials to support product launches
Accountable for the commercial success of assigned product line responsibilities
Define and analyze KPIs to monitor product line performance for continual improvements and lifecycle management
Perform competitive product analysis
Develop tactics for addressing direct and/or indirect product competition
Monitor competitor strategies and adjust positioning accordingly
Work with Assay Development, Quality and Operations to drive successful product development programs
Work with Global Sales Management to identify, develop and execute specific tactical marketing and training programs
Work with Sales, Scientific Support, Customer Service and Finance to develop and manage processes to improve marketing effectiveness and customer loyalty
Provide mentorship and guidance to other Product Managers
Assist team members in development of product messaging, market sizing, financial forecasts, pricing and other areas of marketing expertise