Job Description
Product Manager
Scientific / Laboratory Products
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum + 10% Performance Bonus + Benefits
Location: Southwest Birmingham (Office-based with Hybrid Working)
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Staff kitchen/breakfast, on-site gym and free parking available
Benefits
* Salary £40,000 to £45,000 per annum (DOE)
* Performance related bonus scheme (10%)
* Hybrid working opportunities
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension contribution
* Supportive and friendly working environment
* Career progression within a growing SME
About the Role
We are an established independent laboratory products distributor seeking an experienced Product Manager to manage a portfolio of scientific consumables, reagents and laboratory equipment.
This is a pivotal SME role suited to someone with 2–3 years’ Product Management experience within a scientific, life sciences, medical or technical B2B environment.
You will act as the key link between laboratory technology and commercial success, working closely with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain teams to ensure our product range continues to meet the evolving needs of the UK life-science laboratory market.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the full product lifecycle from introduction through to end-of-life
* Develop and implement a multi-year product roadmap aligned to business growth plans
* Manage supplier relationships with global manufacturing partners
* Negotiate commercial agreements and manage purchasing and inventory levels
* Conduct competitor analysis and market research to identify new product opportunities
* Support new product launches and implement pricing strategies
* Create technical sales tools including brochures, samples and product data sheets
* Deliver product training and technical support to internal teams and customers
* Ensure accurate and effective product presentation across company platforms
* Represent the business at customer meetings and industry events where required
Skills & Experience Required
* 2–3 years’ experience in a Product Manager role
* Previous experience within Scientific, Laboratory, Medical or Technical B2B sectors
* Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science (essential)
* Postgraduate qualification (advantageous)
* Understanding of B2B sales cycles and product margin management
* Experience managing product performance, pricing and ROI
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market and performance data
* Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Apply Now
If you have the scientific background and commercial Product Management experience to drive our laboratory product portfolio forward, please apply with your CV today.