Senior Product Manager (Life Sciences Sterility)

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

As a Senior Product Manager specializing in Sterility Maintenance Products, you will lead global marketing strategies, define product roadmaps, and manage the full product lifecycle—from concept through post-commercialization. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution and leadership. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams worldwide to ensure market needs are met and profitable growth is achieved across designated product portfolios that serve the needs of the biopharmaceutical and allied markets. 

 

This is a hybrid position located in our Sharon Hill, PA location. Additionally, to support the client base you will travel domestically and internationally (20–25%). 

What You'll Do as a Senior Product Manager

  Strategic Marketing & Product Planning 

• Develop global marketing strategies aligned with business segment objectives to achieve revenue, margin, and market share goals. 

• Create detailed product roadmaps and marketing plans, assessing sustainability and competitive positioning. 

• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and pricing assessments to inform strategic decisions. 

• Utilize competitive intelligence to anticipate market trends and deploy strategies that outmaneuver competition. 

  Sales Enablement & Commercial Execution 

• Partner with sales leadership to drive product adoption and utilization through tools, programs, and value-based selling approaches. 

• Develop compelling sales collateral, training materials, and promotional content, present at training courses and conferences. 

• Actively engage in national/regional meetings and industry events to represent STERIS and support commercial initiatives. 

• Communicate product updates, pricing changes, and competitive insights to global sales teams.

New Product Development (NPD) & Lifecycle Management 

• Lead all phases of the NPD process, including voice-of-customer (VOC) research, business case development, and stage-gate participation. 

• Identify product gaps and generate innovative ideas to expand market share and improve customer experience. 

• Drive planning for new launches and enhancements, including forecasting, pricing guidelines, and training. 

• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Marketing Communications to ensure successful commercialization. 

 

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Manage and mentor a team of product and marketing professionals, fostering collaboration and accountability. 

• Champion product vision and strategy internally and externally, building excitement and alignment. 

• Cultivate relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Key Accounts (KAs), and industry stakeholders to support growth initiatives. 

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required (Technical discipline strongly preferred).

• Experience: 10+ years of relevant business experience of which 7 years should be in Product Management/Marketing.

• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and mentoring junior product managers. 

• Skills: Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and project management capabilities. 

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 

• Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally (20–25%). 

Preferred Experience

• Marketing focused MBA is preferred.

• Experience with sterile products is strongly preferred.

• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical devices, or regulated industries. 

• Demonstrated success in executing strategic plans and achieving revenue goals. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. 

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your heal