Product Manager Process Analytics – Biotechnology

Mettler Toledo Llc; Nänikon, Urdorf; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

METTLER TOLEDO is seeking a Product Manager for Process Analytics – Biotechnology to shape the product vision and portfolio strategy for biotechnology applications. You will drive development, gather customer insights, and coordinate cross-functional teams through concept to launch in a global market.

The role requires a biotech or science background, 3+ years in technical product management, and fluency in English with German skills.

Qualifications

• Higher degree in biotechnology or another natural science with at least 3 years of work experience in product management of technical products.
• Proven project management experience introducing new analyzers or analytical instruments to the market.
• Experience with validation and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset, with marketing, networking, communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) with good German skills.
• Willingness to travel worldwide (up to 20–30%).

Responsibilities

• Assess market requirements and define product vision, portfolio strategy and positioning.
• Drive continuous product development across the sensor and analyzer portfolio for biotechnology applications.
• Represent product and market needs in R&D from concept through launch.
• Write product requirements specifications and define technical specifications with R&D.
• Organize and evaluate customer feedback, beta testing and field trials.
• Plan and lead end-to-end introduction of new sensors and analyzers, coordinating scope, timelines, budgets, resources and risks.
• Plan and execute global product launches.
• Manage and develop the assigned portfolio and communicate portfolio changes to the market.
• Create marketing and sales materials for new products with Marketing.
• Support local sales with product introductions, training, events and customer training.

Skills

Project management

Marketing

Networking

Communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

Biotechnology degree

Natural science degree

Job description

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

Process Analytics, a business unit within the METTLER TOLEDO Group, is a leading supplier of analytical measurement systems for pH, O², CO², conductivity and turbidity, used to control production processes. Our high-quality products are developed and manufactured in Urdorf, Switzerland, and sold worldwide through METTLER TOLEDO's own market organizations.

To strengthen our Product Management team, we are looking for a motivated Product Manager Process Analytics – Biotechnology 100% (all genders).

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Assess market requirements and customer needs; define product vision, portfolio strategy and positioning.
• Drive continuous product development and innovation across the sensor and analyzer portfolio for biotechnology applications, particularly cell characterization in cell culture and fermentation. Define use cases and value propositions for new products.
• Act as the voice of the customer and market within R&D. Represent product and market needs in development projects from concept through launch, translating customer requirements into clear priorities and balancing performance, cost and time-to-market.
• Write product requirement specifications for new products and define technical specifications with R&D. Participate in technology scouting, feasibility studies and design reviews, and lead the commercial aspects of development projects.
• Organize and evaluate customer feedback, beta testing and field trials with key customers and partners, and feed the results into product development.
• Plan and lead the end-to-end introduction of new sensors and analyzers, coordinating scope, timelines, budgets, resources and risks across R&D, Operations, Quality, Marketing, Service and market organizations.
• Plan and execute global product launches.
• Manage and develop the assigned portfolio, including phase-in and phase-out, growth and quality. Communicate portfolio changes to the market.
• Create compelling marketing and sales materials for new product launches and existing products in collaboration with Marketing.
• Support local sales organizations with product introductions, training, events and customer training.

What You Need to Succeed

In this role, you will need to fulfill the following requirements to succeed:

• You have a higher degree in biotechnology or another natural science with at least 3 years of work experience in product management of technical products, ideally in an international company.
• You bring proven project management experience introducing new analyzers or analytical instruments to the market.
• Application knowledge in biotechnology industries, ideally in cell culture and bioprocessing. Experience with validation and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) in a GMP-regulated environment is a big plus.
• Strong business acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset, combined with excellent marketing, networking, communication, planning and organizational skills, as well as high self-motivation.
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken) with good German skills.
• Willingness to travel worldwide (up to 20–30%).

Our Offer to You

We offer:

• Flexible working hours (depending on the role), a hybrid work model, and a wide portfolio of training opportunities
• A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays
• Free parking and direct access to public transport
• Employees in Urdorf can purchase monthly lunch checks and enjoy healthy meals at a reduced price, either externally or in our cafeteria
• A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses

You can expect challenging, interesting, and varied tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and achieve your career goals.

If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team [e-mail].

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected classification. You can find more details in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.