Associate Commercialization Manager

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Generous 401(K) with matching

Employee Referral Bonus

Complimentary lunches on Thursdays

Complimentary snacks and beverages

Complimentary EV Charging

Job summary

Zymo Research in Tustin, CA, is looking for an Associate Commercialization Manager to drive the implementation of marketing strategies for their scientific product portfolios. This role involves developing marketing plans, creating sales tools, conducting market research, and representing Zymo at trade shows. Candidates should have a BS in life sciences, strong communication skills, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical insurance and 401(K) matching.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of research experience is required.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% for events.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute marketing plans and campaigns.
• Collect Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback.
• Train sales teams and distributors.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to engage both technical and commercial audiences

Self-starter

Market research experience

Education

BS in life sciences or related field

MS/PhD in a life sciences discipline

MBA (valued but not required)

Tools

Sales enablement tools

Job description

Zymo Research is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Commercialization Team! At Zymo Research, Associate Commercialization Managers support the growth and adoption of our scientific product portfolios by helping translate innovations into customer-facing strategies and executing commercialization activities.

This role emphasizes hands‑on execution: developing and implementing marketing plans, enabling sales and distributors, collecting customer insights (VOC), and representing Zymo at trade shows and events. Associates also contribute to go‑to‑market execution, ensuring successful product positioning and adoption.

Join us in making a meaningful impact!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Market Execution

• Build and execute marketing plans and campaigns to support assigned products.
• Develop product collateral, presentations, and sales tools in collaboration with internal marketing teams.
• Support launches with tactical execution across digital, events, and distributor channels.
• Contribute to go‑to‑market (GTM) strategies and execution to ensure strong adoption of new and existing products.
• Train sales teams, distributors, and internal staff on product positioning, applications, and competitive advantages.
• Create sales enablement tools (presentations, FAQs, battle cards, brochures) to drive effective customer engagement.
• Serve as a point of contact for distributor inquiries related to assigned product lines.
• Represent Zymo at trade shows, conferences, workshops, and customer meetings.
• Collect Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback and translate it into actionable insights for senior strategists.
• Support customer-facing presentations and technical discussions in collaboration with senior team members.

Market & Competitive Insight

• Monitor competitive activity, track industry trends, and provide summaries to senior Portfolio Commercialization Managers.
• Conduct basic market research to support campaign execution and opportunity assessments.
• Document and communicate insights that inform portfolio and innovation strategies.

Education and Experience

• BS in life sciences (molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field) with at least 2 years of research experience, OR MS/PhD in a life sciences discipline.
• MBA valued but not required.
• Strong technical background required to effectively translate scientific concepts into customer-facing strategies.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to engage both technical and commercial audiences.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% for trade shows, conferences, and customer-facing events.
• Self‑starter with ability to execute tactical plans and contribute to go‑to‑market strategies.

About Us

Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality research tools and products. Whether it’s DNA, RNA, epigenetics, microbiomics, protein, or yeast-based research, our philosophy remains the same: to provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance.

Recognized as Top Workplace by the Orange County Register in 2021, 2022, and named a Top Workplace USA in 2023, Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive, feel connected, and are inspired by their work.

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

The estimated base compensation range for this position is $66,000‑85,000 per year at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Zymo Research also offers competitive benefits and perks including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverages
• EAP Sessions
• Generous 401(K) with matching
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages
• Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays
• Complimentary EV Charging

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.

Location

Onsite – Zymo Research Operations – 2911 Dow Ave., Tustin, CA 92780