Senior Product Manager (Molecular Biology)

Takara Bio—Home•San Jose, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Product Manager is a technical leader responsible for guiding Takara Bio’s molecular biology product portfolio throughout its life cycle. The portfolio includes products and technologies that support PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, and molecular biology research workflows. The role drives product launches, go-to-market strategy, promotional activities, sales growth, product direction, market positioning, pricing, and marketing content across multiple channels. It also prepares presentations and reports to keep stakeholders aligned on product progress. This office-based role works closely with Operations, R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Digital Marketing. It brings structure and momentum to a strategically important portfolio, develops sales-team training, and may supervise and mentor junior Product Management team members. Approximately 15% travel may be required.

Requirements

Ph.D. in biological sciences or a related discipline; an M.S. will be considered.
At least 3 years of post-graduate laboratory experience.
At least 6 years of Product Management experience.
Advanced knowledge of product management responsibilities, including portfolio strategy, market and competitive analysis, customer discovery, product positioning and value proposition development, pricing, forecasting, product launch planning, commercialization, and product life cycle management.
Demonstrated product management experience managing specialized PCR reagents and broader molecular biology products.
Advanced presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to independently manage work and lead projects.
Ability to assist and train junior team members.
Extensive technical knowledge and hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques and applications, including workflows performed during graduate or postdoctoral training.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing, coaching, and developing Product Managers, including setting priorities, providing performance feedback, and supporting career growth.
Prior product management experience at a life science company focused on molecular biology research products.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of molecular biology products and ensure their commercial success.
Develop and implement the annual tactical marketing plan to grow sales.
Support outbound marketing to target customers using email, search engine, and social media platforms.
Plan integrated marketing campaigns with the Digital Marketing team, analyze their effectiveness, and present conclusions to stakeholders.
Partner with R&D on product life cycle decisions, including launches, discontinuations, and product improvements.
Develop sales support tools, including customer-facing presentations, battle and cue cards, testimonials, and citations.
Gather voice-of-customer information through surveys, discovery calls, and customer visits.
Use voice-of-customer data to develop web content and other tools that communicate product value propositions to customers.
Work closely with Sales to fill the sales funnel and obtain regular, complete customer feedback.
Organize and lead regular tactical marketing meetings to track sales and deliver against the product budget.
Train junior team members in essential product management functions.
May supervise junior members of the Product Management team.
Prepare presentations and reports to keep stakeholders aligned on product progress.
Equip the global sales team with training needed to succeed.