Product Manager

Job Description

This role is working for a company developing products that transform the way in which Scientists and Researchers work by providing automated scientific instrumentation that accelerates research and makes a tangible difference to human health.They have a strong and growing customer base, and want to drive their consumables sales by developing a strategy that will see their consumable business double in the next 4 years. For this reason, they are keen to hire a product manager who will work closelywith Sales & Applications to exploit this business opportunity to its fullest.Product Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Define (new) opportunities to capture the full potential of the existing consumable portfolio. Establish consumables growth targets aligned with regional sales and marketing plans.
• Establish business intelligence insights that highlight high potential accounts and working with Sales & Applications develop plans to maximise the consumables opportunity in these accounts.
• Drive the development of additions to the consumable portfolio (third party and / or inhouse development)
• Complete the consumable portfolio enabling the company to offer one-stop shopping experiences to predefined customer segments and / or applications; - e.g. Crystallography and Genomics
• Consolidate and harmonize the portfolio to make selling and buying consumables easy
• Represent the company to increase awareness and drive profitable sales; - this may involve direct sales or distributor support, as well as product promotion and lead generation at conferences and roadshows
• Deliver internal trainings for the relevant product lines, clearly communicating product vision and value, as well as demonstrating practical usage
• Maintain competitive insights and market trends to maximize current offering as well as future direction and sales strategy

• Manage the analysis of technical problems / complaints to define root causes and fixes
• Participate in Quality Management- as well as Product Development Meetings
• Visit customers (national and international)

Product Manager Requirements:

• Minimum BSc (Hons) in a STEM discipline
• Minimum 3 years experience in Product Management, Sales or Marketing in Life Sciences
• Market knowledge and network in either liquid handling or workflow automation desirable
• Project Management
• Experience in business relevant financial and administrative tasks

Personal Qualities:

• Goal-oriented
• Good business acumen
• Readiness to take on responsibility, can-do attitude
• Networking skills (internal and external)
• Analytical/Problem solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to present at all levels from face-to-face customer visits to conference presentations and sales pitches.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal in English

• Very good skills in another, relevant language, are considered an advantage
• Highly Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proven ability to work independently (e.g. schedule daily duties, prioritize tasks, etc.)
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management
• Excellent time management skills and ability to pay attention to detail

The essentials:

• Minimum BSc (Hons) in a STEM discipline
• Minimum 3 years experience in Product Management, Sales or Marketing in Life Sciences
• Market knowledge and network in either liquid handling or workflow automation desirable
• Project Management
• Experience in business relevant financial and administrative tasks

Whats in it for youThis is a great chance to step into a Product Manager role within a rapidly growing business unit, where youll be able to make a genuine impact to the business and in a wider context to research.They offer a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package including: Private Medical Insurance, generous Pension Plan & Profit bonus scheme. Also, Cycle Scheme, discounted gym memberships and free swimming.If this sounds like an interesting role, then please apply right away for more details.

Keyskills :
liquid handlingproduct management