Product Manager Sterile Filtration (x|f|m)

We are looking for a Product Manager Sterile Filtration (x|f|m) for the PM Filtration Consumables department at Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH. In this role you are accountable for the success of your product portfolio from cradle to grave, You will drive growth and maintain our competitive edge in the market by addressing customer needs through consolidation, integration, prioritization of customer voices & future trends. You will develop and execute a comprehensive portfolio strategy whilst driving its continuous improvement.

We are looking forward to shaping the future with you. This position is available for full-time.

Grow with us – Your Responsibilities

• Guide product from concept to launch to commercialization, leading cross-functional teams and ensuring it meets customer needs and achieves business objectives

• Articulate, communicate and execute product vision, strategy, and roadmap

• Develop commercially viable business case, value propositions, unique selling points and price positioning for product portfolio

• Build meaningful relationships with key customers and KOLs in the most appropriate forums, acting upon their needs & markets trends

• Adapt solutions to customer needs and market changes, while managing the entire product lifecycle to maintain a competitive edge through continuous feedback and optimization

• Influence the decision-making process for all product-related decisions, proactively anticipating and addressing critical issues

• Guide Product Development to prioritize and develop new product offerings for product portfolio without direct authority

• Guide Operations on expected volumes, margin expectations, vision of market, forecasted evolution of customer base including split according to region and modality

What will convince us

• Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Life Science or a related field

• Seasoned professional, minimum 8 years of professional experience in Life Science (ideally biopharmaceutical industry), of which at least 2 years in a complex customer-facing role, e.g., in sales or a technical support role; a major plus is having meaningful experiences across different functions

• Role-model leader and team player able to rally all relevant parties to focus on key priorities, bringing diverse teams on the same page and facilitating cross-functional collaboration

• Outstanding presence, communication and presentation skills to engage with key stakeholders on eye level in a compelling way

• Strong relationship builder, able to initiate, maintain, strengthen and leverage trusting relationships across teams, across functions and with third parties, at all levels, internally and externally

• Good understanding of customer workflows and needs coupled with the strong ability to translate such understanding into customer centric solutions

• Exceptional strategic thinking and decision-making skills

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, flexible environment

• Fluent in English, willing to travel up to 50%

What we offer

As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of Benefits:

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings , coaching for managers

• Large, modern campus: Open office spaces, terraces, company restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options, cozy Italian bistro with ice cream sales, fitness studio and daycare center

• Travel benefits: Car leasing, bike leasing, large free parking garage, good bus connections

• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, teamspirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics, such as coaching, agile working and business women network

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia