Director, Product Management, Scientific Services

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Travel opportunities

Industry conferences

High impact environment

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Director, Product Management, Scientific Services to lead the global scientific services portfolio, shaping strategy, growth, profitability, and long-term relevance in a regulated environment. This leadership role partners with scientific, commercial, and operational teams to define offerings and scalable delivery.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only. Compensation: $190,000 – $230,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline with 12+ years in scientific services.
• Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, or MBA) with 10+ years in scientific and laboratory services.
• Proven track record in managing service offerings with revenue and growth across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Own global commercial performance, including revenue, growth, and profit, with annual and multi-year plans.
• Define the offering strategy and roadmap with market assessment and competitive positioning.
• Establish the customer value proposition and manage pricing and packaging strategies.
• Oversee service development from concept to scaled delivery with profitability and repeatability.
• Lead go-to-market strategies and sales enablement, including training and proposals.
• Set and maintain delivery standards through governance and performance metrics.
• Build future capability by anticipating market demands in science and technology.

Skills

Executive leadership

Regulatory awareness

Strategic thinking

Commercial ownership

Education

Bachelor's in science/engineering

MSc/PhD/MBA

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Product Management, Scientific Services to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will shape the strategy and commercial direction for a global scientific services portfolio, with responsibility for growth, profitability, and long-term market relevance. The Director will partner closely with scientific, commercial, and operational stakeholders to define offerings, strengthen customer value, and ensure services scale effectively across geographies. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity that combines product strategy, revenue ownership, and delivery governance in a regulated scientific environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $190,000 – $230,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own global commercial performance, including revenue, growth, and profit, while setting annual and multi-year plans.
• Define the offering strategy and roadmap, including market assessment and competitive positioning.
• Establish the customer value proposition and manage pricing and packaging strategies.
• Oversee service development from concept to scaled delivery, ensuring profitability and repeatability.
• Lead go-to-market strategies and sales enablement, including training and proposal content.
• Set and maintain delivery standards through governance and performance metrics.
• Build future capability by anticipating market demands in science and technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline with 12+ years of experience in scientific services, including 5+ years in commercial ownership of a service line.
• Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, or MBA) with 10+ years of relevant experience in scientific and laboratory services.
• Proven track record in managing service offerings with accountability for revenue and growth across multiple geographies.
• Deep understanding of scientific operations in regulated environments, capable of engaging in both technical and commercial discussions at an executive level.
• Experience in designing and launching profitable services supported by robust governance and quality frameworks.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility with potential travel opportunities.
• Engagement with cutting-edge scientific practices and technologies.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-caliber team of experts.
• Participation in industry conferences and external representation as a recognized authority.
• Access to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with high impact on scientific services.