Molecular Diagnostics Strategic Marketing Manager

Molecular Diagnostics Strategic Marketing Manager

Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems.

Job Summary : Responsible for the new product development process, from concept to full commercial launch of molecular diagnostic products. This role will take the lead assessing the market, collaborating with project teams to move products through the pipeline, outlining product requirements, building and executing go-to-market and launch plans, and partnering with commercial marketing and sales training to ensure the sales force is equipped with tools to sell new products. Work cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, QA / RA, Project Management, Product Management, Finance, and Sales to drive Meridian strategy. Direct knowledge of and experience in the molecular diagnostic market is required.

Key Duties

• Work with global commercial marketing teams to develop sustainable product go-to-market plans for molecular diagnostic products that include market assessments, competitive analyses, product overviews, targeting / customer segmentation, messaging, sales tools, collateral, promotions, servicing, and pricing.
• Collaborate with product managers, sales trainers, and marketing and sales leaders to develop and execute comprehensive new product launches and sales training on new molecular diagnostic products.
• Complete market assessments, build business cases and product requirements, and make recommendations for new products to enhance the pipeline.
• Establish relationships with key opinion leaders to gather technical information and to understand current trends in the molecular diagnostic market.
• Help identify, assess, and drive potential business opportunities to identify growth opportunities in both revenue and profit.
• Partner with R&D, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, Project Management, Product Management, Finance, and Sales in new product development projects.
• Ad hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in marketing, business or related business field OR degree in related scientific discipline with appropriate experience. MBA preferred. At least five years of experience in marketing in clinical laboratory diagnostics. Experience in the IVD industry and / or clinical (non-NGS) molecular / microbiology diagnostic labs. Must have experience in product development, successful product launches, and / or new product launches.

Travel : Must be able to travel by car / air to other Meridian Bioscience locations up to 10% of the time.

Physical : Must be able to concentrate, analyze and solve complex issues throughout the course of the work shift. Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs throughout the workday in a multi-location facility. Must be able to lift to 20 pounds of supplies or finished product throughout the work shift. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (latex or nitrile gloves, face shields / safety glasses, etc.). Must be able to adhere to applicable biosafety practices when on the manufacturing floor or in laboratories. Ability to stand, stoop, reach, push and