Strategic Product Manager
Job Id: 299186
Location: Glasgow, UK
Your Role
As Strategic Product/Portfolio Manager, you will lead growth‑oriented business initiatives and cross‑functional management of at least one BioReliance Biosafety Testing Services portfolio, while owning and driving innovation serving novel and emerging modalities such as mRNA and CRISPR gene editing. The ideal candidate will conduct market analysis, develop application and business cases, drive innovation processes, and support the execution of strategic initiatives and launches to enhance our market presence and improve the respective P&L.
Key Responsibilities
* As the owner of the overall P&L for your respective portfolio, you will develop and drive cross‑functional initiatives to optimize pricing, cost, and value delivery, improving portfolio P&L and margins.
* Support the development of the marketing plan and ensure alignment with overall business strategies.
* Participate in annual processes such as Strategic Development (SD) and Operational Planning (OP).
* Conduct comprehensive market analysis and research to gather insights on trends, competition, and customer needs pertinent to the managed portfolio.
* Develop market‑specific strategies and roadmaps for the respective franchise, including the innovation pipeline.
* Evaluate potential areas for collaboration from a marketing perspective, providing strategic guidance on new technologies.
* Facilitate alpha and beta testing and engage with early adopters to establish frameworks and specific characteristics for partnerships.
* Develop comprehensive application and business cases triggered by Product Development Processes (PDPs) to support portfolio development and innovation.
* Create business cases for substantial growth, cross‑functional capacity expansion, or other strategic initiatives relevant to your portfolio.
* Play a key role in driving the innovation processes (PDP, TDP) to meet customer expectations and effectively position the portfolio in the market.
* Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to align innovative ideas and ensure successful execution.
* Drive go‑to‑market (GTM) activities in partnership with marketing communications (Marcom) and scientific subject matter experts (SMEs), including webinars, collateral, flyers, and social media initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field plus 5 years of direct and demonstrated experience in product management, portfolio management, or a marketing/commercial related role within the life sciences or biotechnology industry.
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work across cross‑functional teams and business groups.
* Experience in driving product innovation and managing go‑to‑market activities and collaborative work environment.
* Ability to travel up to 20%, domestically and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications
* PhD/Master’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field plus 3 years of direct and demonstrated experience in product management, portfolio management, or a marketing/commercial related role within the life sciences or biotechnology industry.
What we offer
We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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