Senior Strategic Product Manager, Single Use Freeze/Thaw solutions

Merck•Bedford, MA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a high-visibility role where the Strategic Product Manager will lead the growth and market penetration of Single Use Freeze/Thaw solutions, a critical and rapidly evolving segment within the Single Use and Integrated Systems Business. The role owns the business strategy for 2D single use bags and assemblies serving the Bulk Drug Substance market and adjacent applications. The individual will combine deep market insight, technical acumen, and commercial discipline to position the portfolio for market leadership while delivering sustainable profitability.

Requirements

5-7+ years experience in a product management and/or strategic marketing role in the bioprocessing industry with demonstrated expertise in single-use manufacturing, MUST be in freeze/thaw or bulk drug substance applications.
Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific or engineering or related discipline.
Comprehensive Understanding of Single-Use Assemblies: Strong understanding of single-use assemblies and their critical role in product storage and transportation applications within the bioprocessing industry, focusing on their impact on process efficiency, regulatory compliance, and overall enhancement of operational workflows.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of independence and agility

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a quantitative or scientific field (MBA, Master’s, or PhD)
Proven experience in digital solutions, particularly integrated systems with software and customer-facing design configurator tools.
Self-motivated and energetic, with a strong ability to drive business results and initiatives.
Highly collaborative, with a demonstrated ability to influence and navigate within a global matrix organization.

Responsibilities

Develop a clear vision and strategic plan, including long-range planning, product portfolio positioning, and Go-To-Market plan for 2D single use bags and assemblies used in freeze/thaw applications such as Bulk Drug Substance, Cell & Gene therapy and High Cell Density Cryopreservation.
Act as the owner to drive the product development roadmap by translating customer needs, technical requirements and opportunities into business cases, market sizing, financial analysis, and forecasting, and lead successful product launches from concept through commercialization.
Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with R&D, commercial, operations, and other key business partners to drive business results and accelerate innovation in a global high matrix setup.
Actively monitor competitive activity, market trends, and customer feedback related single use in freeze/thaw applications, translating these insights into winning strategies for new and existing products.
Develop and execute Annual Operating Plans (AOP), including go-to-market execution focused on revenue growth, operating margin, innovation, and lifecycle management.
Formulate pricing strategies to maximize top and bottom-line goals, taking into account the competitive landscape and customer value perception.
Frequently present updates and insights to stakeholders, sponsors, and senior management, demonstrating the commercial and operational impact of your strategies across the freeze/thaw markets.