Manager, Product Management – Medical Device & Life Science

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 134,500 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Time Off Policy

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Product Management specializing in Medical Devices and Life Sciences. This leadership role will define the product strategy, manage teams, and ensure market growth.

The successful candidate will possess strong product management skills and experience in regulated environments. Responsibilities include overseeing the product lifecycle, mentoring team members, and addressing customer needs. Outstanding benefits and competitive compensation, including bonuses and equity awards, are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in product management.
• Demonstrated experience launching life science and/or medical device regulated products.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of management experience leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the biological indicator portfolio.
• Manage, mentor, and coach Technical Product Managers.
• Lead customer research and translate market trends into product requirements.

Skills

Product management and portfolio strategy

Analytical and communication skills

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

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

Job description

Job Summary

The Manager of Product Management - Medical Device and Life Science is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and executing the product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of the biological indicator portfolio. This position leads a team of Technical Product Managers and serves as a central driver of innovation, market growth, and cross‑functional alignment within the Sterilization and Disinfection business.

This role combines strong upstream product leadership with people management, requiring an experienced product professional who can mentor and develop product managers while driving high‑impact product strategies. Acting as the voice of the customer, the Manager will leverage market insights, regulatory requirements, and customer feedback to prioritize investments in new product development, current sustaining efforts, and deliver solutions that improve patient safety and infection control outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Ownership:
  • Define and execute the strategic roadmap for Mesa’s biological indicator portfolio
  • Identify and prioritize growth opportunities
  • Own portfolio lifecycle management
  • Lead product strategy from concept through commercialization alongside the downstream marketing team
  • Oversee business case development and presentation to Portfolio Management Group
  • Drive cross‑functional alignment across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Commercial teams
• People Leadership & Team Development:
  • Manage, mentor, and coach Technical Product Managers for Mesa’s other key product lines
  • Provide guidance and support to establish clear product roadmaps and coach on effective business case development
  • Foster a high‑performance, collaborative culture within the global upstream team
• Market Research and Voice of Competitive Analysis:
  • Lead customer research and translate market trends into clear problem statements, customer needs and product requirements
• Product Sustainment:
  • Lead sustainment efforts across the biological indicator portfolio, ensuring product reliability, quality, and compliance throughout the lifecycle
  • Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Operations and R&D to assess, prioritize, and resolve product issues
  • Develop and execute customer notifications and product supply interruptions, as well as messaging and training to technical support team and downstream colleagues
  • Establish processes and accountability to improve backlog visibility, tracking, and closure performance across the portfolio
  • Balance sustainment activities with new product development priorities alongside R&D to ensure continued business performance and customer satisfaction
  • Provide leadership‑level visibility into sustainment risks, backlog status and remediation plans, escalating as needed to Director of Product Management and R&D and executive stakeholders

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in product management
• Demonstrated experience launching life science and/or medical device regulated products
• Minimum of 2-3 years of management experience leading team(s)

Knowledge and Skillsets Required

• Expertise in product management and portfolio strategy
• Experience in FDA/ISO 13485 regulated environments
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Strong domain experience in medical device or life science product lines
• Direct experience in biological indicators, sterilization or decontamination is not required, however it would be a strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

• Sitting for extended periods
• Occasional standing or walking
• Light lifting (under 10 lbs)

Environmental Conditions

• Climate‑controlled workspace

Benefits

Outstanding Benefits and Perks

• Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start
• Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options, Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts
• Company paid short term and long‑term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year
• Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws
• 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1
• Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life
• Nine (9) paid company holidays per year

Compensation

Base Compensation Range: $134,500.00 - $168,000

• Annual bonus opportunity of 15% based on company performance
• Annual equity award of $14,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Please note that Mesa Labs conducts criminal background checks upon offer acceptance.

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