Global HR Assistant

Turner Townsend; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global separations company is seeking a Global Product Manager to lead innovation in Analytical and Sample Preparation. The role involves strategic growth and customer-centric solutions, overseeing product portfolio management and market research. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry or Life Sciences and experience in product management within the Analytical Sample Preparation sector. This position requires strong leadership skills and frequent travel to various company sites.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within the Analytical Sample Preparation market.
• Proven track record in product management including product planning.
• Strong decision-making skills with risk management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear global product strategy and roadmap.
• Drive execution of the product roadmap ensuring timely delivery.
• Build relationships with customers and translate feedback into product design.

Skills

Analytical Sample Preparation expertise

Product management/marketing

Cross-functional leadership

Market research

Customer relationship management

Education

PhD or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Are you ready to lead innovation in Analytical and Sample Preparation on a global scale? We're seeking a driven Global Product Manager to drive strategic growth, champion customer‑centric solutions, and steer a high‑impact portfolio.

Role Overview

As Global Product Manager (GPM) Analytical and Sample Preparation you will be responsible for the planning and execution of the product portfolio strategy driving growth. You will leverage your expertise in Analytical Sample Preparation Science and applications to guide portfolio direction working cross‑functionally with marketing, R&D, sales, finance and operations. Working under the guidance of the EVP Strategy you will ensure both financial targets and customer satisfaction goals are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Market and Product Strategy: develop and communicate a clear global product strategy and roadmap that balances innovation, market share expansion and profitability; identify unmet customer needs and industry trends to shape long‑term growth opportunities; build business cases that support portfolio investment decisions and innovative priorities.
• Product Portfolio Management: drive execution of the product roadmap, ensuring timely delivery of new products and enhancements; oversee product care issues, OEM initiatives and lifecycle management to sustain quality and profitability; monitor and optimize portfolio performance, proactively delivering sales growth.
• Collaboration and Leadership: partner with global marketing, regional marketing, R&D, operations and finance ensuring alignment from concept to commercialization; act as a cross‑functional leader who drives accountability and results across the organization.
• Product Proposals and Innovation: generate and present new product proposals and business cases for approval; lead innovation efforts by turning customer and market insights into differentiated offerings.
• Market Research and Competitive Intelligence: conduct in‑depth market research and competitive analyses to strengthen decision‑making.
• Customer Engagement: build strong relationships with customers and key opinion leaders to gain first‑hand market insight and translate feedback into actionable requirements that directly influence product design and priority.
• Travel: the position will require regular/weekly travel to the Cardiff site and other Biotage sites as required.

Skills and Experience

• PhD or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences or a related field.
• Significant experience within the Analytical Sample Preparation market with exposure to customers, applications and underlying science/technology.
• Proven track record in product management/marketing, including product planning, portfolio strategy, lifecycle management and successful product launches.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, inspiring cross‑functional teams.
• Initiative, ownership, accountability and fast value‑based decision‑making with risk management.

About Us

Biotage is the Global Go‑To Separations Company, supporting customers from drug discovery and development through to diagnostics and analytical testing with intelligent and sustainable workflow solutions. Our expertise and top‑tier separation solutions play a key role in streamlining our customers' workflows and improving their outcomes. Headquartered in Sweden, Biotage operates globally with 700 employees, serving over 80 countries.