Senior Product Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a scientifically driven and commercially savvy Senior Product Manager to lead all aspects of product commercialization and product lifecycle management for the affinity ligands and chromatography resin portfolio. This role is critical to driving innovation, market expansion and customer success, supporting biopharmaceutical manufacturing, protein purification, and downstream processing applications, within our Chromatography business unit portfolio. You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, and commercial teams to deliver high-performance solutions that meet the evolving needs of biologics developers and manufacturers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 7+ years of product management experience in life sciences, with a focus on chromatography, purification technologies, or bioprocessing.
- 2-3+ years of direct report management experience.
- Good understanding of chromatography and downstream processing workflows.
- Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., GMP, ISO 9001).
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio).
- Customer facing experience and the ability to build mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative, hold team members accountable for deliverables, and obtain support across functions.
- Strategic, tactical and analytical thinking.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the product roadmap for affinity ligands and chromatography resins, aligned with market trends and customer needs in bioprocessing.
- Conduct market analysis and engage with key opinion leaders to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
- Develop business cases for new product development, including resin formats, ligand technologies, and application-specific solutions.
- Translate voice of customer and market research into new product opportunities.
- Collaborate with R&D and process development teams to ensure product performance, scalability, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GMP, ISO).
- Manage product lifecycle from concept through launch and post-market optimization, including phase-out strategies.
- Partner with marketing and sales to develop go-to-market strategies, technical content, and training materials.
- Lead pricing, positioning, and promotional campaigns tailored to different customer segments.
- Monitor product performance, customer feedback, and competitive landscape to drive continuous improvement.
- Serve as the internal expert on the chromatography business, supporting commercial activities and customer engagements.
- Work closely with quality, and supply chain teams to ensure product availability, quality, compliance and operational excellence.
- Represent the product line at industry conferences, webinars, and customer meetings.
Benefits
- paid time off
- health/dental/vision
- retirement benefits
- flexible spending accounts
- variable cash programs (bonus or commission)
- equity as part of the compensation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
