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Director, Product Marketing
PendulumSan Francisco, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Jul 2023
💰 $173,000/yr
About the role
About Pendulum
Pendulum® is on a mission to help people improve physical and mental health by creating a new category of products that target the microbiome. We are researching, developing and commercializing a novel class of Live Synbiotics™ (probiotics + prebiotics) that have demonstrated clinical efficacy to treat conditions like metabolic syndrome, inflammation and neurodegeneration.
Pendulum has created proprietary pipelines to build a unique discovery platform that identifies key, novel bacterial strains and the prebiotics that feed them.
We are a highly collaborative team of scientists, engineers, physicians and marketers interested in improving human health by using the latest research from diverse fields, such as microbiology, molecular biology, high-throughput genomics, distributed computing, pharmaceutical development and nutrition.
If you’re interested in building a new category of products that will help improve the lives of people globally and you love working in a cross-functional, collaborative, inspiring environment, please consider joining our team.
Position Summary: Pendulum is seeking a Director of Product Marketing to shape and execute our product marketing strategy. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Operations, Clinical, Analytics, Regulatory and Finance, you will develop a robust product pipeline of next generation products and use your expertise in market analysis, customer insights, and go-to-market strategies to drive revenue growth and leadership in the probiotics category.
Pendulum® is on a mission to help people improve physical and mental health by creating a new category of products that target the microbiome. We are researching, developing and commercializing a novel class of Live Synbiotics™ (probiotics + prebiotics) that have demonstrated clinical efficacy to treat conditions like metabolic syndrome, inflammation and neurodegeneration.
Pendulum has created proprietary pipelines to build a unique discovery platform that identifies key, novel bacterial strains and the prebiotics that feed them.
We are a highly collaborative team of scientists, engineers, physicians and marketers interested in improving human health by using the latest research from diverse fields, such as microbiology, molecular biology, high-throughput genomics, distributed computing, pharmaceutical development and nutrition.
If you’re interested in building a new category of products that will help improve the lives of people globally and you love working in a cross-functional, collaborative, inspiring environment, please consider joining our team.
Position Summary: Pendulum is seeking a Director of Product Marketing to shape and execute our product marketing strategy. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Operations, Clinical, Analytics, Regulatory and Finance, you will develop a robust product pipeline of next generation products and use your expertise in market analysis, customer insights, and go-to-market strategies to drive revenue growth and leadership in the probiotics category.
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of the consumer and the health and probiotic markets in order to set the brand’s innovation and product strategy and develop a multi-year product roadmap for the company.
- Work closely with cross functional counterparts to develop a robust and efficient method of concepting new product ideas and then vetting and prioritizing them.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape, and translate these insights into actionable product strategies.
- Work cross functionally to develop new products: identifying formulation, determining manufacturability, building claims, and designing packaging, with an eye towards favorable unit economics.
- Develop product positioning, messaging, and differentiation that resonates with target customers and will maximize sales and drive leadership in the market.
- With the Brand and Growth Marketing teams, lead the development of go-to-market plans for new product launches, including target audience definition, pricing and distribution strategies among others.
- Monitor and analyze product performance metrics and market trends to identify opportunities for optimization and growth post launch.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments to ensure our products remain competitive in the market.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field. MBA preferred.
- Proven track record of success in product marketing, preferably in the consumer health sector.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex market dynamics and synthesize them into actionable plans.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate technical or scientific concepts and value propositions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing go-to-market strategies for new products.
- Proficient in market research methodologies and competitive analysis.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on driving measurable business outcomes.
Salary & Benefits
- 173,000 to 203,000 (DOE)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Commuter Benefits
- Life & STD Insurance
- Company match on 401 (k)
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Equity
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