Product Manager, NGS or Senior Product Manager, NGS

Product Manager, NGS or Senior Product Manager, NGS

Position : Product Manager, NGS or Senior Product Manager, NGS

Department : Marketing

Position Type : Full-time

Location : Boulder, CO or remote

Experience : MS and 6+ years of relevant industry experience. Must have 4 years bench experience. Open to the title of Senior Product Manager with additional experience.

Watchmaker is inviting applications for the full-time position of Product Manager or Senior Product Manager to support our NGS portfolio.

This position reports to the Associate Director of NGS Product Management and will be responsible for ensuring continuous business success through new product development, expansion of the application scope, and proactive life cycle management with respect to our expanding NGS portfolio. The ideal candidate will also have a firm understanding of molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, and advanced genomics applications.

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment and contribute directly to our company culture and success. The position provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience in both product development and cross-functional management to complement a strong technical background.

Responsibilities :

• Serve as the NGS portfolio expert and champion within the organization, with the ability to flex between the Epigenomic, DNA, RNA, Amplification, and Accessories portfolios as needed, including owning and growing parts of the portfolio, in collaboration with the commercial team.
• Synthesize market, customer, and sales feedback / intel to define customer and product requirements with associated prioritization.
• Partner with sales to engage with key customers and cultivate collaborations to drive innovative product solutions, penetrate key application areas, and support broader product adoption.
• Responsible for creation of marketing collateral, campaign elements, and sales tools (in partnership with our marketing operations team) to convey the value proposition to target markets, support the sales process, and the organization's conference strategy.
• Manage all marketing facets of product commercialization and lifecycle management, inclusive of but not limited to market assessments, global pricing strategies, documentation, sales training, and demand planning.
• Manage cross-functional collaborations (R&D, Support, Sales, Quality, and Operations) to ensure successful implementation of product requirements and drive new product development to commercial launch.
• Support the execution of a multi-year product strategy and roadmap (in collaboration with R&D, commercial, and leadership teams) for both new and on market product offerings for relevant application areas that include opportunity assessment, positioning strategy, financial analysis, and tactical plans to support successful product adoption.
• Support on-market product care and be a champion for product care initiatives required to meet / exceed customer's forecast and requirements.
• Create and maintain competitive assessments, market trends, and product performance.
• Present to senior leadership in regular business reviews and marketing updates.

Education and Experience :

Skills and Requirements :

Compensation :

The base compensation for the Product Manager, NGS role starts at $110,000 - $130,000 + bonus + equity; actual pay will be adjusted based on skills and experience. Employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off, Holidays, employer covers 75% of base medical plan with buy-up options, EAP (employee assistance program), employer paid dental, employer paid vision, employer paid $25,000 life / AD&D policy, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match.

Application Requirements :

To apply for the position, please submit the following in a PDF format on watchmakergenomics.com :

Applications without a Letter of Motivation will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled; however, early submission is encouraged as review will begin immediately.

If selected to participate in the interview process, the names and contact information of three professional references who are able to assess your suitability for the position in terms of the specified requirements will be requested.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

We are only accepting direct applications for this position. We are not working with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters will not be considered and will be deemed the property of Watchmaker Genomics.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Watchmaker Genomics is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating a culturally diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics as protected by applicable law. All applicants will be asked if currently eligible to work in the United States of America; and if now or in the future will require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States.

This position may be subject to pre-employment checks, including driving history check, drug screening and a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. All pre-employment checks will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.