Product Manager, Digital Pathology

Leica Biosystems; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Leica Biosystems in Vista, CA, seeks a Product Manager for Digital Pathology to own lifecycle management of software and workflow solutions across global markets. You will partner with Engineering, Sales, and Program Management to define requirements, prioritize enhancements, and deliver value through migrations and End-of-Life planning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in product marketing or management within medical devices or software, with experience in regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Life Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of product marketing, product management, or related experience in medical devices, software solutions, or capital equipment.
• Experience in regulated environments, preferably FDA-regulated markets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Digital Pathology product lifecycle across global markets.
• Define product requirements and prioritize enhancements with VOC and user personas.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Program Management to align strategy with customer needs.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next‑generation, life‑changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

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Product Manager, Digital Pathology The Product Manager, Digital Pathology, will be a key team member responsible for actively managing the product lifecycle of Digital Pathology portfolio offerings across global healthcare and life science markets. You will lead product management for assigned software and workflow solutions, including lifecycle ownership of iQC software; strategy and cross‑functional coordination for connectivity solutions; and scanner sustainment, transition, and End‑of‑Life initiatives, including installed‑base conversion and customer migration strategies, to better serve the global customer base. Use your unique blend of hands‑on market, business, and technical expertise across software and instrumentation to develop strategic product visions and drive their successful execution. You must enjoy spending time with customers and stakeholders to understand market needs firsthand, define and execute lifecycle management strategies, and work closely with development teams to prioritize enhancements, support commercial success, and deliver solutions that address evolving clinical, research, and laboratory needs.

This position reports to the Sr Director, Global Product Management and is part of the Digital Pathology Product Management team located in Vista, CA. This role supports global customers and commercial teams and is on‑site.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Oversee Leica Biosystems' iQC software, connectivity offerings, and assigned scanner portfolios throughout the product lifecycle, from strategic planning and commercialization through end‑of‑life.
• Identify market opportunities, develop business cases, and establish product strategies, roadmaps, and lifecycle plans that drive customer value and business growth.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Program Management to define product requirements, prioritize enhancements, and ensure documented requirements represent the Voice of the Customer (VOC), including user personas, workflow mapping, and unmet needs analysis.
• Partner with commercial, marketing, and service teams to align global product strategies with local market needs and business objectives.
• Drive alignment across internal software, AI, connectivity, and shared platform teams to ensure product requirements, release milestones, interoperability strategies, and commercial objectives are achieved.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Life Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of product marketing, product management, or related experience in medical devices, software solutions, or capital equipment.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably within medical device and/or FDA‑regulated markets.
• Experience developing and executing product lifecycle strategies, including product launches, commercialization, installed‑base management, customer migration initiatives, and End‑of‑Life planning.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 20%

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Clinical Laboratory, Biotech, or Pharma
• Digital pathology
• Developing and implementing End‑of‑Life strategies

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. "Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info."

At Leica Biosystems, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home.

The annual salary range is $120,000 to $140,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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