Portfolio Manager

Yorktown Education; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global scientific solutions company is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager in Leicester Forest East to manage the Filtration and Laboratory Consumables product portfolio. Responsibilities include monitoring financial performance, developing strategies, and overseeing product life-cycle management. The ideal candidate should have a strong Life Science background and expertise in portfolio management. Join a team dedicated to advancing life-changing science.

Qualifications

• Strong Life Science background preferred.
• Experience in portfolio management with proven success.
• Ability to analyze market trends and make strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor key performance metrics for portfolio financial performance.
• Develop and communicate portfolio strategy and roadmap.
• Manage relationships with strategic suppliers.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Market and Customer Insight

Analytical Skills

Business & Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Problem-Solving Skills

Technical Aptitude

Adaptability

Job description

The Opportunity

Avantor is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to be accountable for the long-term strategy, development, ongoing management, and financial performance of the Filtration and Laboratory Consumables product portfolio. We are looking for a candidate with a strong Life Science background.

Job Responsibilities

1. Portfolio Financial Performance: Monitor key performance metrics (KPIs) such as revenue growth, profitability, and market share to identify opportunities for mix-shift, product optimization, and improvement. Be responsible for portfolio financial performance (revenue & profitability). Implement initiatives to enhance portfolio revenue and profitability.
2. Portfolio Strategy: Develop and communicate the portfolio vision, strategy, and roadmap for Supplier & Avantor Proprietary brands based on market research, customer feedback, and business goals. Align these with key workflows and applications in collaboration with strategic marketing.
3. Supplier Management: Manage relationships with strategic/key suppliers. Develop and implement supplier stratification (VAS/VPC), go-to-market strategies, and initiatives aligned with the portfolio and workflow/application strategy. Collaborate with sourcing and marketing to ensure execution of supplier initiatives.
4. Product Life-Cycle Management: Oversee the lifecycle of product portfolios and define strategies for rationalization, replacement, or conversion.
5. Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct market research and competitive analysis with strategic marketing to understand customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape. Identify opportunities for product and portfolio differentiation.
6. Portfolio Development: Define product requirements, plan development roadmaps, and oversee product development and introduction processes for supplier and proprietary products.
7. Product Launch Planning & Execution: Manage pre-launch activities, develop go-to-market strategies, messaging, pricing, and positioning. Support marketing with content, collateral, and sales tools. Coordinate product launches, including defining plans, schedules, training, and rollout.
8. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate product updates, progress, and decisions to stakeholders, including sourcing, marketing, sales, operations, and suppliers. Gather feedback to inform product decisions.
9. Subject Matter Expert: Act as a product SME, advocating for the product vision and building relationships with customers, partners, and industry influencers.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Market and Customer Insight
• Analytical Skills
• Business & Financial Acumen
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Technical Aptitude
• Adaptability

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature of work and are not exhaustive. Avantor is an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Join our global team of 14,000+ associates committed to advancing life-changing science. Our work impacts people's lives positively, bringing new treatments, enabling medical devices, and more. We support your career growth through a diverse and inclusive culture. Apply today!

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