Product Manager Lab Application Services

BASF; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the chemical sector is seeking a Product Manager for LabVantage Support to lead a dedicated team in Kuala Lumpur. This role plays a critical part in shaping the digital future of laboratory processes, enhancing global support for LabVantage implementations, and collaborating with diverse teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a customer-centric mindset, and a passion for driving innovation in digital workflows. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the organization’s digitalization journey and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related working experience required.
• Strong leadership and agile working skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of experts in Kuala Lumpur.
• Consult and support internal partners in digitizing processes.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Agile Methodology

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Customer-Centric Mindset

Project Management

Education

Degree in Natural Sciences

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

LIMS

CDS Systems

Job description

Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur attracts, inspires, and develops diverse talents who will elevate BASF’s digital journey.

As one of the world’s largest chemical companies, BASF is on a mission to create chemistry with a sustainable future. The Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur, alongside four other Digital Hubs across the globe, is part of the technology powerhouse driving our vision. Join our organization and make an impact in an inclusive and diverse work environment. We value individual differences and provide opportunities for you to contribute your unique perspective towards our collective goals.

Summary

• Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur attracts, grows, and develops passionate people who will meaningfully impact the digital future of BASF. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.
• Join our Digital Laboratory team and shape the future of digitalization in Research and Development (R&D).
• As Product Manager for LabVantage Support, you are responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a dedicated support team while closely collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Your team provides and enhances secure, reliable, and cost-effective LIMS support to various laboratory global user communities.
• You closely collaborate with multiple product teams within Global Digital Services and drive the agile development of the product team LabVantage Support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of about 7 experts in Kuala Lumpur.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance global support for multiple LabVantage implementations.
• Consult and support internal partners and diverse laboratory groups in the digitization of their processes and the optimization of digital workflows.
• Procure and coordinate external providers and partners.
• Support global projects in laboratory digitalization.

Requirements

Education

• Degree in natural sciences, computer science, or a comparable education.

Working Experience

• Minimum 5 years related working experience.

Technical & Professional Knowledge (Mandatory)

• Strong leadership skills.
• Agile way of working or agile implementation approach.
• Experience working in global teams.
• Experience in laboratory digitalization projects.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong negotiation skills, as well as excellent planning, organization, and implementation abilities combined with a strong sense of organizational awareness.
• Customer-centric, entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to develop creative and innovative solutions.

Technical & Professional Knowledge (Additional Skills)

• Experience in LIMS implementation or upgrade projects.
• Experience in supporting laboratory instrument interfaces for simple and complex instruments (e.g., CDS systems).
• Experience in managing end-to-end project delivery.
• Experience in process mapping, gap analysis, and driving improvements.
• Knowledgeable in working within regulated environments, including GLP, GMP, and ISO standards.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €68.9 billion in 2023.

BASF is committed to empowering its employees to pursue their interests and explore emerging technologies. By investing in top-quality tools and promoting cross-functional collaboration, we encourage our team members to drive positive change within our organization. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.

Further Information at https://go.basf.net/careers_digitalhubkl