Sr. Innovation Product Manager, Neurodegenerative

Danaher • Chaska, MN

83d • $150,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory's role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. The Sr. Innovation Product Manager, Neurodegenerative is responsible for Immunoassays and reagent solutions within our Clinical Chemistry and Immunoassay (CCIA) Business unit. This position reports to the Product Management leader, Immunoassay, Neurodegenerative and is part of the Clinical Chemistry and Immunoassay Neurodegeneration Product Management, Program Management, & Business Development team. This role is preferred to be onsite in Chaska, Minnesota and we will consider remote applicants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science, business or related field, with 14+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience OR Doctoral degree with 9+ years relevant experience.
• Product Management experience in diagnostics, biotechnology, medical devices or related fields with hands-on leadership in commercial reference labs, pre-clinical research organizations and health systems.
• Deep science expertise in neurodegenerative disease biomarkers and strong fluency with diagnostic assay development and validation.
• Demonstrated ability to drive market entry and adoption in complex clinical and commercial environments; proven success launching products in new or rapidly evolving market areas.
• Excellent strategic, analytical, and cross-functional leadership skills, with ability to synthesize clinical and business insights into actionable product and market strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MS) in Life Sciences, Neuroscience, or related discipline strongly preferred.
• MBA or equivalent commercial experience highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) industry, competitive environment, and laboratory workflow processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic development, launch, and lifecycle management of advanced neurodegenerative biomarker assays for diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
• Lead new product development and commercialization strategy for neurodegenerative diagnostics assays, from ideation to launch and post-market support.
• Conduct rigorous market and scientific landscape analysis, including competitive intelligence, unmet clinical need assessment, and opportunity sizing.
• Define product vision, roadmap, and key requirements in collaboration with R&D, regulatory, medical affairs, and commercial teams.
• Build and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders in leading Academic Medical Centers, key reference labs, health system stakeholders, advocacy groups, and strategic partners.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefit programs including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
• Eligible for remote work arrangement.
• Annual salary range of $150,000 - $170,000 with bonus/incentive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree