Head of Product and Production

RepliGen Corporation; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RepliGen Corporation is seeking a Global Product Manager, Spectroscopy & Systems Integration to lead the vision and roadmap for spectroscopy-based analytical solutions and their integration into bioprocessing systems. You will work with customers and cross-functional teams to translate needs into actionable requirements and prioritized initiatives.

The role spans Product Management, R&D, Applications, Software, Systems, Commercial and Operations, and requires travel ~15% to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, life sciences or related technical discipline.
• MBA preferred for leadership track or advancement.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, roadmap and lifecycle for spectroscopy technologies and connected analytics.
• Translate customer workflows and market needs into actionable requirements and priorities.
• Communicate short-, mid- and long-term product direction to stakeholders.
• Coordinate roadmaps and integration priorities across hardware, software, and services.
• Engage customers and partners to validate needs and advance commercialization opportunities.
• Own product initiatives with value-based decision criteria considering impact, value, quality and feasibility.
• Define requirements and success criteria for development and delivery initiatives.
• Support product launches and commercialization activities with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Customer-facing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/engineering/life sciences

MBA preferred

Tools

Spectroscopy instruments

Hardware & software integration

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

The Global Product Manager, Spectroscopy & Systems Integration, will support the development and commercialization of spectroscopy-based analytical solutions and their integration into bioprocessing systems. The role will work with customers and cross-functional teams to define product needs, advance new opportunities and support delivery of connected solutions for process development and manufacturing.

The position will work across Product Management, R&D, Applications, Software, Systems, Commercial and Operations. This role is expected to model our Leadership Behaviors—Integrity & Compliance, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Courage, Team Empowerment, and Accountability & Results—in all aspects of work.

Define, own and maintain the product vision, strategy, roadmap and lifecycle for assigned spectroscopy technologies, integration opportunities and connected analytical solutions, aligned with organizational strategy and business unit priorities.

• Translate business objectives, customer workflows and market needs into actionable product requirements, initiatives and development priorities.
• Communicate short-, mid- and long-term product direction, priorities and tradeoffs to stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary Process Analytics product representative for spectroscopy technologies, systems integration and connected solution strategies across business units and product platforms.
• Partner with Product Managers across SoloVPE PLUS and the broader spectroscopy portfolio to align shared technology priorities, integration requirements and customer workflows while maintaining clear product ownership.
• Coordinate shared roadmaps, dependencies and integration priorities across hardware, software, applications, automation platforms, internal systems and third-party solutions.
• Define product requirements and priorities for integrating spectroscopy technologies with Process Analytics instruments, manufacturing systems, automation platforms and connected data workflows.
• Engage customers, technology providers and external partners to validate needs, align priorities and advance commercialization opportunities.
• Own and prioritize product initiatives using transparent, value-based decision criteria that consider customer impact, business value, quality, technical feasibility, risk and delivery capacity.
• Define clear product requirements, intended outcomes and success criteria for development initiatives.

Metrics, insights & performance

• Define and track product KPIs and objectives aligned with customer and business outcomes.
• Use customer feedback, market intelligence, competitive insights and product performance data to identify improvement opportunities and prioritize investments.
• Provide product performance updates, trend analysis and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Customer engagement & advocacy

• Partner with customers, Applications, Commercial and technical teams to understand user workflows, unmet needs and market opportunities.
• Translate customer insights into product requirements, business recommendations and roadmap priorities.
• Drive solutions that improve customer outcomes and support connected bioprocessing workflows across process development and manufacturing.

Product development, quality & lifecycle management

• Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to define product requirements, development priorities and measurable project outcomes.
• Support prioritization of product enhancements, integrations and quality improvements based on customer impact, business needs and strategic priorities.
• Guide products through development, launch and lifecycle-management activities while supporting continuous improvement.

Commercial readiness & go-to-market execution

• Partner with Commercial, Applications, Operations and other cross-functional teams to support successful product launches and commercialization activities.
• Ensure product requirements for training, documentation, customer enablement and market readiness are identified and coordinated with accountable functions.
• Support product positioning, pricing, forecasting, partnerships and go-to-market planning.

Provide clear product updates and roadmap communications that articulate priorities, progress, risks and decisions.

• Support internal product training, customer presentations and enablement activities for Commercial, Applications, Service and Support teams.

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, life sciences or a related technical discipline; advanced degree or MBA preferred.

• 5+ years of product management, commercial or related experience in analytical instrumentation, life sciences, bioprocessing or another technical market.
• Experience with spectroscopy, analytical instruments, connected products or hardware-and-software solutions preferred.
• Ability to translate customer and technical needs into practical product requirements and business recommendations.
• Customer-facing experience and the ability to build effective internal and external relationships.
• Ability to travel approximately 15% or as business needs require.

Our mission is to inspire advances in bioprocessing as a trusted partner in the production of biologic drugs that improve human health worldwide. Focused on cost and process efficiencies, we deliver innovative technologies and solutions that help set new standards in bioprocessing.

The estimated base salary range for this role, based in the United States of America is $115,000-$165,000. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to an individual's ,qualifications, location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.

We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts.