Marketing Director, Gene Expression

Tri-Valley Career Center; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 208,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA funds

Fertility stipend

Life and disability insurance

401k + profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Learning and development

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories seeks a Director of Product Management for the Gene Expression franchise, based in Pleasanton, CA. You will lead platforms and consumables, directing a PM team to achieve global financial targets and drive portfolio development.

Reporting to the VP of Marketing, you will coordinate with Marketing Communications, Commercial Marketing and Global teams to ensure go-to-market success aligned with target markets and customer segments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years product management in life science and/or clinical diagnostics.
• Minimum 3 years direct employee management experience.
• Proven track record in developing/managing life science products.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead strategic portfolio prioritization and GTM execution.
• Excellent problem solving, judgment, and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of product managers to meet fiscal targets.
• Set strategy, prioritize new product development across the portfolio.
• Align pricing strategies with revenue plans and senior leadership.
• Drive market research and voice-of-customer initiatives for product priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups and senior management to execute plans.
• Support inorganic growth opportunities with Business/Corporate Development.
• Coordinate with Market Development to maximize product utility in emerging apps.

Skills

Product management

Life science

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Advanced degree in molecular biology

MBA

Job description

The Gene Expression franchise is a large, core business, supporting a diverse customer base and range of applications in multiple market segments. The Director, Product Management for Gene Expression will be responsible for platforms and consumables portfolios and accountable for the annual and long-term financial performance of the business. In addition to directing the product management team, the Director will work across organization functions to both define and prioritize new product development projects across the portfolio. The Director will work in collaboration with Marketing Communications, Commercial Marketing and Global Commercial functions to ensure portfolio success through execution of go-to-market strategies that align to our target markets and customer segments. The position is based in Hercules, California and reports to the Vice President, Marketing.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Responsible for leading a team of product managers to meet annual, global fiscal targets and business goals.
• Accountable for setting and communicating strategy, managing the on-market business and driving new product development through categorization and prioritization of project across the portfolio.
• Ensuring commercial alignment to pricing strategies, long term and annual revenue plans though communication and alignment with Life Science Business and Commercial leadership.
• Directing the focus of voice-of-customer and greater market research initiatives on product development priorities that lead to actionable work for new product development, product positioning and creation of sales enablement tools.
• Ability to lead, direct, influence and empower cross functional teams and individuals through the product development process, ensuring balance between time to market and market viability.
• Ability to work with Business Development and Corporate Development to manage inorganic growth and partnership opportunities.
• Working with the Market Development team and across the organization to prioritize and support activities directed to driving utility of on market products for emerging applications.
• Ability to successfully interface with senior management (within and external to company).

What You Bring

• Education: Advanced degree in molecular biology or equivalent experience, MBA a plus.
• Work Experience: A minimum of 10+ years product management in life science and/or clinical diagnostics with direct involvement in defining and directing product development activities.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct employee management experience.
• Demonstrated history of successfully developing and managing products in the life science, ideally with focus on single cell and/or antibody discovery.
• Deep knowledge and experience supporting and marketing to Biopharma, Contract Research and Contract Development and Manufacturing market segments.
• Must have a professional manner and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Requires demonstrated planning/organizational and analytical skills.
• Executes sound judgment, analyzes issues, thinks strategically, creatively, and uses innovative ideas.
• Demonstrates exceptional problem solving, decision-making, conflict management, change management and negotiating skills.
• Strong public speaking skills needed to represent corporation at external meetings, conferences and organizations.

Location

This position must be based in Pleasanton, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package

At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits

We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more!

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this position is $207,800 to $281,600 at the time of posting. Actual compensation 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. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are

For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement

Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.