Position Summary
The Senior Product Manager, Ultrasensitive Immunoassays is responsible for product management and commercialization of MSD products, specifically those for users requiring highly sensitive immunoassays. The role ensures achievement of short‑ and long‑term revenue profit and goals, evaluates industry and customer trends, defines customer needs, develops detailed product requirements, and supports commercial launch into the marketplace. This position is part of cross‑functional teams that provide product vision and strategy, identify and fill product gaps, and generate innovative ideas to grow market share. It owns the full lifecycle of the product line from new product introduction, forecasting, pricing, supply continuity, and transitions to new product offerings. As a senior role, the incumbent operates independently and mentors other Product Managers.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop and execute product line strategy.
- Define the product strategy and roadmap that aligns with company goals and market opportunities.
- Balance product line innovation with operational excellence.
- Build business cases for new product offerings and product portfolio expansion.
- Monitor product performance, market trends, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
- Market insight and voice of customer.
- Partner with field‑based commercial teams (account managers, field applications scientists, and scientific affairs directors) to capture feedback from pharma, biotech, and academic customers.
- Gather market insights from conferences, publications, and key opinion leaders.
- Conduct and synthesize voice of customer research to inform product strategy, product requirements, and customer journey.
- Product development, launch, and lifecycle management.
- Partner with R&D to define product requirements, specifications, and performance metrics.
- Define product positioning, pricing, and differentiation within the multiplexed immunoassay and proteomics market.
- Support marketing collateral and training materials to support product launches.
- Accountable for the commercial success of assigned product line responsibilities.
- Define and analyze KPIs to monitor product line performance for continual improvements and lifecycle management.
- Monitor the competitive environment for products and product lines.
- Perform competitive product analysis.
- Develop tactics for addressing direct and/or indirect product competition.
- Monitor competitor strategies and adjust positioning accordingly.
- Cross functional collaboration with Assay Development, Quality, and Operations to drive successful product development programs.
- Collaboration with Global Sales Management to identify, develop, and execute specific tactical marketing and training programs.
- Collaboration with Sales, Scientific Support, Customer Service, and Finance to develop and manage processes that improve marketing effectiveness and customer loyalty.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to other Product Managers.
- Assist team members in developing product messaging, market sizing, financial forecasts, pricing, and other areas of marketing expertise.
Experience And Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in life science, marketing, communications, or a related field.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- A minimum of seven years of experience in product management.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Excellent knowledge of product management best practices and a proven track record of success in positioning, managing, and marketing Life Science products through their lifecycle to multiple customer segments.
- Demonstrated experience defining product or service strategy within a life science or similar organization.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of immunoassay platforms, their development, and their applicability in different research fields.
- Understanding of the current competitive environment and customer requirements for high‑sensitivity assays to identify, validate, and generally measure biomarkers.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple and often changing priorities and issues of varying complexity, while meeting time‑sensitive deadlines and deliverables.
- Strong communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to translate information into a meaningful, understandable context and message, regardless of the format (e.g., documents, public speaking situations, presentations, etc.).
- Ability to build/foster relationships by reinforcing trust and respect with cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as the ability to handle complex situations and demonstrate sound judgment and problem‑solving.
- Demonstrated propensity to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self‑motivated in the execution and completion of assigned accountabilities.
- Ability to advise, mentor and guide teammates in product management best practices.
- Ability to travel and work outside normal business hours as needed.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to sit and stand for long periods. The individual is occasionally required to walk, use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. This position may require occasional travel up to 20%.
Work Environment
This position is performed in a standard office environment, remote or hybrid model.
Compensation Summary
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $116,600 to $177,800. This salary range represents a general guideline as MSD considers other factors when presenting an offer of employment, such as scope and responsibilities of the position, external market factors, and the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience. Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non‑discretionary bonus in addition to their base salary. These annual bonuses are intended to recognize individual performance and enable employees to benefit from the Company's overall success.
Benefits Summary
At MSD, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well‑being and financial security. In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits. We provide a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, and company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Our offerings also encompass paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary perks include a fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.
Eeo/Aa Statement
MSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, pregnancy, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. For our full EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please read: Meso Scale Diagnostics uses E‑Verify to validate the work eligibility of candidates.
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