Senior Product Owner (F/H)

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

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the life sciences sector is seeking a strategic Director of Product Management to oversee a diverse product portfolio. This role involves team management, product lifecycle ownership, and collaboration to deliver innovative solutions. Located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the position offers a hybrid work environment, requiring three days on-site.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in product management or marketing.
• Strong understanding of chromatography and mass spectrometry markets.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a strong asset.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development and growth of a high-value product portfolio.
• Manage a team of Product Managers and Technical Services professionals.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and growth opportunities.

Connaissances

Leadership

Product Management

Market Analysis

Financial Acumen

Formation

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

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

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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 (chromatography, 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

• Define vision, roadmap, and go-to-market strategy for the product portfolio
• Develop and refine product value propositions based on customer insights and market trends
• Work with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to strengthen market engagement and adoption
• Ensure differentiation and alignment with business priorities and profitability goals

Portfolio and Financial Management

• Lead new product introduction (NPI) initiatives, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery
• Oversee product lifecycle and optimize portfolio performance
• Monitor revenue, margin, and ROI; report to senior leadership

Team and Cross-functional Leadership

• Manage a team of Product Managers and Technical Services professionals
• Partner with Sales, R&D, Operations, and Marketing to support commercial success
• Drive marketing strategy execution locally and collaborate globally

Market Intelligence and Business Strategy

• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and growth opportunities
• Prioritize strategic initiatives aligned with revenue and costs
• Define pricing strategies and commercial policies

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or Business; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• At least 10 years of experience in product management or marketing in life sciences or analytical instruments
• Strong leadership and commercial results experience
• Deep understanding of chromatography and mass spectrometry markets
• Financial acumen with 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 within a global team focused on customer value.

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

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