Product Manager | English Speaker

JR France; Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes; Hybride; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in life sciences seeks a strategic Director of Product Management to oversee a diverse product portfolio. This role demands extensive experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge in chromatography and mass spectrometry. Opportunities for innovation and collaboration with a global team await the right candidate, making a significant impact across pharmaceutical and industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in product management or marketing within life sciences or analytical instruments.
• Leadership experience, proven results in commercial roles.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a strong asset.

Responsabilités

• Define vision, roadmap, and go-to-market strategy for product portfolio.
• Manage Product Managers and Technical Services teams.
• Conduct market analysis; identify trends and opportunities to enhance product offerings.

Connaissances

Leadership

Market Analysis

Product Lifecycle Management

Financial Acumen

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or Business

Master’s degree or MBA

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28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Director of Product Management – Life Sciences

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Product Management & Marketing to lead the development and growth of a high-value product portfolio within the life sciences and analytical instrumentation space, including chromatography and mass spectrometry.

This leadership role involves team management, product lifecycle ownership, commercial alignment, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative solutions for clients in pharmaceutical, environmental, chemical, and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Product Leadership: Define vision, roadmap, and go-to-market strategy; develop value propositions based on customer insights; work with Key Opinion Leaders to enhance market engagement; ensure product differentiation and alignment with business priorities.
• Portfolio and Financial Management: Lead new product introductions; oversee product lifecycle; monitor revenue, margins, and ROI; align product decisions with financial strategies.
• Team and Cross-functional Leadership: Manage Product Managers and Technical Services teams; collaborate with Sales, R&D, Operations, and Marketing; support global marketing efforts and ensure consistent messaging.
• Market Intelligence and Business Strategy: Conduct market analysis; identify trends and opportunities; define pricing and commercial policies; engage with stakeholders and customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or Business; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in product management or marketing within life sciences or analytical instruments.
• Leadership experience and proven results in commercial roles.
• Deep understanding of chromatography and mass spectrometry markets and technologies.
• Strong financial acumen; experience managing revenue targets and profitability.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a strong asset.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, mainly within Europe.

Why Join

This role offers strategic ownership of a diverse product portfolio, opportunities for innovation in scientific instrumentation, and collaboration with a global team dedicated to customer value.

Location: France (Hybrid, 3 days/week on-site in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)

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