Lead Screening Product Manager

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Position Overview

The Lead Screening Product Manager will be responsible for creating the product strategy and executing the plans for one or more pipeline programs from concept to commercialization. This position is responsible for program definition, voice of customer research, target product profile, intended use, market opportunity assessment (including financial model), customer requirements, go-to-market strategy, country prioritization, and developing a compelling business case.

The Lead Screening Product Manager will work in a product development core team, identifying key subject matter experts across the organization to deliver on program milestones. This role collaborates with a broad range of functions including R&D, Clinical, IT, Operations, Program Management, Commercial, Finance, Regulatory, Market Access and Outcomes Research, and Legal. This position is the face of the program(s), collaborating with and influencing varying levels of internal and external partners. It requires a strong team-focused approach and giving high-visibility presentations to drive progress to key milestones and alignment across the organization. This individual may also contribute on Business Development opportunity assessments related to the program's market space. Strong business acumen and customer focus are essential to the success of this role, as well as the ability to distill complex information from multiple sources into clear and actionable strategies. The Lead Screening Product Manager is expected to have broad knowledge of the healthcare landscape and commercialization of products, and familiarity with the clinical, regulatory, reimbursement, and technical aspects of product development.

Essential Duties

Include but are not limited to the following :

• Maintain overall accountability for project success in securing and marshalling the people, budget, and other resources required to execute program objectives.
• Contribute towards the development of timeline and plan for Pipeline projects / products.
• Represent the entire team to the organization.
• Help clear barriers to team progress and resolve conflicts within the team and outside the team.
• Delegate effectively to other functions who may or may not be direct reports.
• Maximize the value of Exact Sciences' Pipeline Programs by developing and maintaining the long-term strategy and business plan including evidence generation, indications and / or geographic expansion, market entry strategy, and partner collaboration opportunities.
• Synthesize key market and clinical trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings to develop differentiated product roadmaps, new product features and functionalities, supportive solutions and services, and recommendations for investments to support product growth.
• Provide robust financial analysis in assessing market opportunities and developing business cases for new product concepts.
• Apply knowledge of laboratory, IT operations, manufacturing, and commercial business functions to drive business requirements and product strategy to guide successful test development that will address customer needs; apply experience to anticipate challenges and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Provide product management leadership with deep interactions and collaboration with R&D scientists, commercial, clinical development, lab operations, market access, regulatory, business development, and product lifecycle management colleagues.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations to convey program strategies and / or facilitate key decisions to a broad set of stakeholders including senior executives.
• Build and cultivate relationships with key opinion leaders and strategic partners to support the program's objectives.
• Motivate and inspire team members to do their best work through coaching.
• Maintain morale and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Apply knowledge of product development processes and deliverables in regulated environments (FDA, ISO, CE / IVDR).
• Manage and prioritize strategies, initiatives, and workload proactively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Apply qualitative and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Work in ambiguous situations and respond to new information and unexpected circumstances.
• Ability to course correct when issues arise with strong tactical and clear execution plans.
• Promote an open, collaborative environment built on trust to foster positive teamwork.
• Utilize exceptional interpersonal, teamwork and verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey important messages and drive focus through variety of communication methods.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work nights and / or weekends, as needed.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and / or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability and means to travel between Exact Sciences locations.
• Ability to travel 30% of working time away from work location, may include overnight / weekend and international travel.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range : $121,000.00 - $206,000.00 The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - WI - Madison on a full-time basis. In addition, this position is bonus eligible.

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.

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