Senior CDx Global Product Manager

Leica Biosystems; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Senior CDx Global Product Manager to drive growth and lifecycle management for Companion Diagnostics (CDx) within the staining reagents portfolio. The role is based on-site in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, with travel roughly 20% to support partners and regional teams.

You will lead complex New Product Development initiatives, collaborating with Pharma Partners, Commercial Product Management, Business Development, and the Pharma Services

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a product manager or marketer for CDx programs.
• Experience in Medical Diagnostics Sales and/or Marketing.
• In-depth knowledge of the companion diagnostics development process, including IVD product development, design control, oncology clinical trial strategies, and regulatory landscape across global regions.

Responsibilities

• Execute development of complex CDx NPD initiatives following APD, Design Control, and Pharma Partner processes.
• Launch complex CDx NPD products with Pharma Partners, regional PMs, country teams, external agencies, and others.
• Participate in site-based initiatives and deliver non-growth projects with supervision.
• Manage CDx strategy within staining reagents portfolio, including performance tracking and reporting.

Skills

CDx product management

Marketing experience

Diagnostics domain knowledge

IVD development knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Business or science degree

Job description

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At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

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We are seeking a Senior CDx Global Product Manager responsible for driving growth, management, and reporting for Companion Diagnostic (CDx) products within the staining reagents portfolio, while leading the development and launch of complex New Product Development initiatives.

They will drive revenue performance of assigned CDx products through life cycle projects and contributes to product portfolio strategies to differentiate Leica Biosystems in the marketplace, in partnership with Commercial Product Management, Business Development, and the Pharma Services team.

This position reports to the Vice President, Portfolio & Programs and is part of the Product Management team located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK and based on site.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Execute development of complex CDx NPD initiatives in accordance with APD, Design Control, and other processes and Pharma Partners
• Launch complex CDx NPD products in conjunction with Pharma Partners, regional commercial product managers, country commercial teams, external agencies, and others.
• Participate in site-based initiatives.
• Deliver complex procedural/standard work/ non-growth projects with supervision (no standard work available)
• Manage CDx strategy within staining reagents portfolio, including performance tracking and reporting.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Previous experience as a product manager or marketer for CDx programs
• Experience in Medical Diagnostics Sales and / or Marketing experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the companion diagnostics development process, including IVD product development, design control, oncology clinical trial strategies, and the current regulatory landscape of companion diagnostics in various global regions.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• 20%, including overnihg

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Graduate or post‑graduate qualifications in business and / or science related discipline.
• Specialized knowledge of the CDx market, specifically in IHC.

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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