Director, Product Management, Consumables

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will define portfolio strategy, oversee complete lifecycle management from product development through commercialization, and serve as the strategic voice of the customer across the organization. This role is responsible for combining vision with hands-on execution, translating market insight into innovative product offerings that address critical research needs in multiplexed immunoassay and proteomics applications. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Product Strategy and Portfolio Management

o Define and execute product strategy and roadmap aligned with company goals and market opportunities in key therapeutic areas including Immunology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Metabolic Disease, and Infectious Disease

o Balance portfolio innovation with operational excellence to maximize market share and profitability

o Build business cases for new product offerings and portfolio expansion, including financial modeling and market sizing

o Monitor product performance, market trends, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities

o Own full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for the consumables product portfolio

• Market Insight and Voice of Customer

o Partner with field-based commercial teams (account managers, field application scientists, and scientific affairs directors) to capture insights from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic customers

o Gather market intelligence through conferences, scientific publications, and competitive analysis

o Lead voice of customer research initiatives to inform product strategy, requirements definition, and customer journey optimization

o Translate complex customer needs into actionable product requirements and positioning strategies

• Product Development, Launch, and Lifecycle Management

o Collaborate with Research & Development (R&D) to define product requirements, specifications, and performance metrics

o Develop differentiated product positioning and pricing strategies within the multiplexed immunoassay and proteomics landscape

o Drive product launch excellence through go-to-market strategies, sales enablement, and training programs

o Own commercial success metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives

o Define and analyze KPIs to monitor performance, forecast demand, ensure supply continuity, and manage product transitions

• Competitive Intelligence and Market Positioning 

o Conduct competitive product analysis and maintain awareness of competitive strategies

o Develop tactical responses to direct and indirect competition

o Identify whitespace opportunities and unmet needs within target markets

• Cross Functional Collaboration

o Lead cross-functional teams across Assay Development, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive successful product development programs

o Partner with Global Sales Management/Marketing to develop targeted marketing programs, sales training, and account strategies

o Collaborate with Sales, Scientific Support, Customer Service, and Finance to optimize business performance

o Serve as the strategic product voice in executive discussions and business reviews 

• Team Leadership and Development

o Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of product managers

o Provide coaching in product strategy, market analysis, financial forecasting, and pricing

o Foster a culture of innovation, customer-centricity, and data-driven decision-making

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field.

o A degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or molecular biology preferred.

o Advanced degree preferred.

• A minimum of ten years of product management, commercial, or strategy experience in the life sciences, diagnostics, or biotech

• Significant responsibility for consumables business with demonstrated P&L impact

• Direct experience with products or applications in one or more of the following therapeutic areas: Immunology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Metabolic Disease, or Infectious Disease

• A minimum of five years of people management or team leadership experience 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proven track record of successful product launches and portfolio growth

• Strong understanding of immunoassay technologies, proteomics platforms, and pharmaceutical/biotechnology research workflows in target therapeutic areas 

• Mastery of strategic planning, lifecycle management, position, pricing, and go-to-market execution with ability to translate customer needs into commercial outcome. 

• P&L ownership experience with proven ability to build, mentor, and lead cross-functional teams and drive business results 

• Exceptional wri