Sr. Product Manager, Innovation

Danaher Corporation•Fargo, ND

1d•Remote

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology? At Aldevron, 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 your unique viewpoint matters. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for pioneers in genomic medicine. As a member of our team, you’ll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential—one discovery at a time. Learn about the Danaher Business System, which makes everything possible. The Senior Product Manager – Innovation is responsible for supporting and leading innovation-focused product initiatives that drive growth and differentiation in the DNA portfolio. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Product Management – DNA, and is part of the Strategy and Marketing Department located in Fargo, ND, and will be fully remote. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Identify unmet customer needs in relevant market segments and develop new product/service concepts in partnership with R&D to meet these needs, utilizing market trends and leveraging new technological advances Manage innovation projects through the stage gate process, including producing robust business cases with clear success criteria for launch Maintain strong customer and market insights in partnership with the Strategy team through qualitative/quantitative research and customer engagement, including regular analysis of trends, competitors, channels, and standards to inform next projects to bring through the stage gate process Manage and prioritize innovation opportunities for the Business Unit l in partnership with the R&D and Strategy teams Collaborate with Commercial Product Management to support go-to-market planning and execution for new product launches

Requirements

B.S. or B.A. required.
Advanced degree in a scientific field strongly preferred (e.g. molecular biology, biology, biotechnology, biochemistry)
Prefer 7+ years of experience in a client-facing role as a project, program, or account manager within the life sciences, with preference for 3+ years in a CDMO environment
Experience managing projects and contracts in a regulated biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device-related field is required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to forecast risks and implement sustainable solutions
Strong cell and gene therapy and life science industry understanding

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success with stage gate processes
Deployment and utilization of customer and market insight frameworks
Strong analytical background
Proven ability to solve complex problems independently with a solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

Identify unmet customer needs in relevant market segments and develop new product/service concepts in partnership with R&D to meet these needs, utilizing market trends and leveraging new technological advances
Manage innovation projects through the stage gate process, including producing robust business cases with clear success criteria for launch
Maintain strong customer and market insights in partnership with the Strategy team through qualitative/quantitative research and customer engagement, including regular analysis of trends, competitors, channels, and standards to inform next projects to bring through the stage gate process
Manage and prioritize innovation opportunities for the Business Unit l in partnership with the R&D and Strategy teams
Collaborate with Commercial Product Management to support go-to-market planning and execution for new product launches

Benefits

Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives.
Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
At Aldevron we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce.
We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote work arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, regardless of the work arrangement.
This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home.
Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team.
Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Aldevron can provide.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.