Product Manager

AST; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA & PPO)

Dental

Vision

HSA employer contribution

Disability insurance

401(K) with up to 5% company match

Education Assistance

PTO

Paid Holiday

Bonus potential

Job summary

AST is seeking a strategic Product Manager to join our Research and Development team. You will help define and execute our vision for innovative products, services, and customer experiences. This is a full-time, onsite position based at our Tacoma, Washington headquarters.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Product Management, ideally including 2+ years in pharma, with strong regulatory knowledge and experience in automated machinery design and integration.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Industry Expertise: 5+ years in Product Management, ideally including 2+ years in the pharmaceutical sector with regulatory requirements.
• Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience in the design, manufacture, and integration of automated machinery.
• Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, exposure to 3D modeling, CFD, or animation software is highly desirable.
• Financial Acumen: A proven track record in strategic financial planning and budget management.
• Communication: Exceptional technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Agility & Leadership: Ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and motivating cross-functional teams.
• Professionalism: Demonstrated history of sound commercial judgment, high integrity, and a proactive, thorough approach to project ownership.

Responsibilities

• Market Intelligence: Monitor the pharma/biotech landscape, including market trends, emerging technologies, and competitor strategies, to maintain a competitive edge.
• Strategic Alignment: Identify high-value product opportunities that align with customer needs and AST’s Mission, Vision, and Purpose.
• Product Strategy: Develop and execute product roadmaps with actionable goals that support AST’s broader market strategies and sales targets.
• Investment & R&D: Propose capital expenditure and R&D initiatives essential for achieving long-term business objectives.
• Program Management: Direct complex development programs, maintaining full accountability for budget adherence and milestone scheduling.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Execution and R&D teams to initiate, prioritize, and manage the product development lifecycle
• Go-to-Market Execution: Partner with Marketing, BD, and Engineering to launch products through integrated campaigns, internal training, and technical literature.
• Commercial Support: Work with Sales Engineering to craft professional proposals for standard product lines.
• Lifecycle Management: Coordinate with Quality and Engineering on change controls, product revisions, and technical updates.
• Cost Optimization: Drive value engineering initiatives with Supply Chain and Engineering to optimize product cost structures and feature sets.
• Specification Control: Manage and maintain rigorous product specifications throughout the entire project execution cycle.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate deep customer relationships to anticipate evolving needs; represent the company in industry organizations and standards committees.
• Available for 15% or more domestic and international travel.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Product Management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

3D modeling

CFD

Animation software

Job description

Product Manager
At AST, we enhance the efficiency, productivity, and safety of flexible aseptic manufacturing processes for the worldwide Life Science Industry by offering innovative products, services, and solutions.

Do you want to contribute to a shared vision and mission? Would you like to bring your unique talents to have a significant impact with a growing company? At AST we strive to build a workplace that enables every team memberto meet and exceed their capabilities. We set our expectations high and provide the environment and resources necessary to bring out the very best.

Competitive compensation range for onsite WA applicants is $115,000-135,000 annually.

Employee benefits include: Medical (HSA & PPO), Paid Dental, Vision, HSA account with employer contribution, (eligible the first of the month following your date of hire), Long/Short term disability, 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match (eligible 90 days after date of hire), Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential. All benefits on this page are subject to change.

What can I expect in this role?

AST is seeking a strategic Product Manager to join our Research and Development team. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you will play a vital role in expanding AST’s product portfolio and market presence. In this cross-functional role, you will help define and execute our vision for innovative products, services, and customer experiences. This is a full-time, onsite position based at our Tacoma, Washington headquarters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Intelligence: Monitor the pharma/biotech landscape, including market trends, emerging technologies, and competitor strategies, to maintain a competitive edge.
• Strategic Alignment: Identify high-value product opportunities that align with customer needs and AST’s Mission, Vision, and Purpose.
• Product Strategy: Develop and execute product roadmaps with actionable goals that support AST’s broader market strategies and sales targets.
• Investment & R&D: Propose capital expenditure and R&D initiatives essential for achieving long-term business objectives.
• Program Management: Direct complex development programs, maintaining full accountability for budget adherence and milestone scheduling.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Execution and R&D teams to initiate, prioritize, and manage the product development lifecycle
• Go-to-Market Execution: Partner with Marketing, BD, and Engineering to launch products through integrated campaigns, internal training, and technical literature.
• Commercial Support: Work with Sales Engineering to craft professional proposals for standard product lines.
• Lifecycle Management: Coordinate with Quality and Engineering on change controls, product revisions, and technical updates.
• Cost Optimization: Drive value engineering initiatives with Supply Chain and Engineering to optimize product cost structures and feature sets.
• Specification Control: Manage and maintain rigorous product specifications throughout the entire project execution cycle.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate deep customer relationships to anticipate evolving needs; represent the company in industry organizations and standards committees.
• Available for 15% or more domestic and international travel.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Industry Expertise: 5+ years in Product Management, ideally including 2+ years in the pharmaceutical sector with a solid grasp of industry-specific regulatory requirements.
• Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience in the design, manufacture, and integration of automated machinery.
• Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, exposure to 3D modeling, CFD, or animation software is highly desirable.
• Financial Acumen: A proven track record in strategic financial planning and budget management.
• Communication: Exceptional technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Agility & Leadership: Ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and motivating cross-functional teams.
• Professionalism: Demonstrated history of sound commercial judgment, high integrity, and a proactive, thorough approach to project ownership.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test.
• Must be willing to submit to and successfully pass a background check.

AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Tacoma, WA.

AST is an equal opportunity employer.