Staff Product Manager (Library Preparation and Automation)
About The Position
PacBio is seeking a Staff Product Manager to lead its library preparation portfolio and automation solutions. The portfolio includes whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and RNA sequencing (Kinnex) products, sample preparation, reagents, and associated workflows. The role owns products throughout their lifecycle, from concept and development through launch, commercialization, improvement, and end of life. The position works closely with customers—particularly high-throughput laboratories and large-scale sequencing centers—to understand workflows, challenges, and unmet needs, and translate these into product requirements, roadmaps, and priorities. The product manager collaborates with Research & Development, Manufacturing, Sales, Field Applications, Finance, and other commercial teams to deliver improvements and support product adoption and business growth. The role also manages relationships with automation providers, reagent suppliers, and other technology partners to develop, qualify, test, and commercialize integrated solutions. It is a senior individual-contributor position requiring scientific and technical knowledge, commercial judgment, and hands-on product management. Success is measured by improving the customer experience, increasing portfolio adoption, and contributing to business growth. Non-field-based employees are required to work onsite Monday through Thursday and from home on Friday. Depending on the role, some employees may be required to work 100% onsite. The position may require visits to PacBio locations as the Company considers necessary. Travel of up to 25% is required for customer meetings, partner engagements, and scientific conferences.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, biochemistry, or a related scientific field, or equivalent experience.
- Eight or more years of relevant life sciences experience in product management, product development, applications, or a related technical or commercial role.
- Strong understanding of next-generation sequencing workflows, particularly DNA and RNA library preparation, sample handling, and sequencing laboratory operations.
- Experience managing technical products or workflows, including defining product requirements, coordinating development activities, and supporting commercial adoption.
- Familiarity with laboratory automation, liquid handling systems, and operational requirements for high-throughput sample preparation.
- Demonstrated ability to engage directly with customers, understand scientific and operational requirements, and translate needs into product recommendations and development priorities.
- Experience working across scientific, engineering, manufacturing, and commercial functions to deliver products or solutions.
- Strong analytical and commercial skills, including evaluating market opportunities, developing business cases, and making product prioritization decisions.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex scientific and technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including managing multiple priorities, coordinating cross-functional activities, and executing independently.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% for customer meetings, partner engagements, and scientific conferences.
- Current authorization to work in the United States without present or future sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry, or a related field.
- Direct product management experience with NGS library preparation kits, sample preparation reagents, or laboratory automation solutions.
- Hands-on experience developing, optimizing, or implementing automated sample preparation workflows, particularly for high-throughput sequencing laboratories.
- Experience with long-read sequencing technologies, including PacBio HiFi sequencing and associated library preparation workflows.
- Experience managing external technology partnerships, including workflow integration, qualification, and joint commercialization.
- Familiarity with manufacturing, supply chain planning, demand forecasting, and product lifecycle management for life sciences consumables.
- Experience supporting strategic customers, commercial teams, and new product introductions in the genomics market.
Responsibilities
- Own PacBio’s library preparation portfolio, including WGS and RNA (Kinnex) library preparation products, reagents, and associated workflow solutions.
- Manage products throughout their lifecycle, from concept and development through launch, commercialization, improvement, and end of life.
- Define product requirements, prioritize investments, and develop business cases for new products and enhancements.
- Engage directly with customers across market segments, especially high-throughput laboratories, to understand workflows, challenges, and unmet needs.
- Build relationships with strategically important customers and translate feedback into actionable product requirements.
- Support Sales and Field Applications teams in communicating product capabilities, workflow requirements, and customer value.
- Develop and maintain sales presentations, application notes, competitive comparisons, technical collateral, and training materials.
- Participate in strategic customer discussions and commercial opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with automation providers, reagent suppliers, and other technology partners.
- Coordinate joint development, workflow qualification, compatibility testing, and co-marketing activities for integrated PacBio solutions.
- Partner with Sales, Finance, and Manufacturing to develop product demand forecasts, manage inventory considerations, and support supply planning.
- Monitor product revenue, adoption, profitability, and other performance metrics to inform portfolio decisions.
- Track emerging library preparation technologies, automation platforms, customer workflows, and competitive solutions; identify trends and opportunities that affect product strategy and development priorities.
- Represent PacBio at relevant scientific conferences, industry events, and customer meetings; engage with researchers, laboratory leaders, and technology partners to understand needs, communicate product capabilities, and identify opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
