Associate Product Line Manager, Liquid Handling & Containers

Corning Incorporated; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

401(k) matching

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in the United States seeks an Associate Product Line Manager to oversee the Liquid Handling portfolio, acting as the primary business owner for Containers product line. You will gain exposure to strategy, lifecycle management, pricing, forecasting, and cross-functional leadership across functions.

The role involves market analysis, financial review, and collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and Sales to drive portfolio

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or related functions.
• Experience in Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Laboratory Consumables, Automation, or related markets preferred.
• Must be open to travel up to 25% domestic and international.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day portfolio activities and business performance.
• Monitor revenue, volume, margin, and market trends.
• Support annual operating plan, forecasting, and demand review activities.
• Identify opportunities for growth, portfolio optimization, and product rationalization.
• Lead product lifecycle management activities including launches, modifications, transitions, and obsolescence projects.
• Develop business recommendations and present findings to leadership.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Portfolio management

Pricing analysis

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs.

Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Requisition Number: 76892

The company built on breakthroughs.

Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Scope Of The Role

The Associate Product Line Manager (APLM) supports the strategic management, growth, and profitability of Corning Life Sciences' Liquid Handling portfolio, while serving as the primary business owner for the Containers product portfolio. This role provides broad exposure to product management disciplines including portfolio strategy, product lifecycle management, pricing, forecasting, customer engagement, commercial support, new product development, and cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Containers Portfolio Ownership:

• Managing day-to-day portfolio activities and business performance.
• Monitoring revenue, volume, margin, and market trends.
• Supporting annual operating plan, forecasting, and demand review activities.
• Identifying opportunities for growth, portfolio optimization, and product rationalization.
• Leading product lifecycle management activities including launches, modifications, transitions, and obsolescence projects.
• Developing business recommendations and presenting findings to leadership.

Liquid Handling Portfolio Support

• Market and competitive analysis.
• Product performance reporting and business reviews.
• Pricing analysis and commercial approval support.
• Customer, distributor, and OEM business review preparation.
• Sales enablement materials and commercial support.
• Voice of Customer activities and customer needs assessment.
• New product development and product launch support.

Strategic Analysis & Business Planning:

• Analyze sales, margin, pricing, and market data to identify business opportunities.
• Conduct competitive intelligence and market assessments.
• Support long-range portfolio planning and growth initiatives.
• Develop business cases supporting capital investments, product launches, product changes, and strategic decisions.

Product Lifecycle Management:

• Participate in New Product Request (NPR) and stage-gate processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional launch, modification, and transition activities.
• Support SKU management, product updates, and portfolio health initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams to execute portfolio initiatives.

Customer & Commercial Engagement:

• Support customer meetings, distributor reviews, trade shows, and Voice of Customer programs.
• Collaborate with regional commercial teams to identify growth opportunities.
• Assist in addressing customer concerns and portfolio-related business issues.
• Translate customer and commercial feedback into actionable product management recommendations.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Lead assigned projects through influence and collaboration.
• Coordinate activities across Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Regulatory partners.
• Track project deliverables, risks, timelines, and action items.
• Communicate recommendations and project updates to senior leadership.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field required.

Required Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or related business functions.
• Experience in Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Laboratory Consumables, Automation, or related markets preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.
• Must be open to travel up to 25% domestic and international

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $81,151.00 - $111,583.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].