Product Manager, Residual DNA products

ThermoFisher Scientific; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Employee assistance

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO 120 hours

Holidays

Parental leave

401(k) plan

ESPP

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Product Manager to guide strategy and execution for the Residual DNA analysis portfolio. You will shape the product vision and drive roadmaps across R&D, marketing, and sales to meet market needs and customer requirements.

You will translate challenges into opportunities, develop business cases, and lead launches from concept to commercialization. This leadership role spans global collaboration and customer-centric development.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with 6+ years in scientific instruments, laboratory products, or life sciences.
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in similar fields preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen to build business cases and analyze opportunities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating across organizations.
• Expertise in gathering and synthesizing Voice of Customer insights.
• Experience with product lifecycle management and new product development processes.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to travel up to 25% including international travel.
• Experience with CRM systems and digital marketing tools.
• Proven track record of successful product launches and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Guide product strategy and innovation for the Residual DNA analysis portfolio.
• Lead development and execution of product roadmaps aligned with market needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, marketing, sales, and technical areas.
• Own strategy and lifecycle of the portfolio from conception to commercialization.
• Translate customer challenges and market dynamics into business priorities and opportunities.
• Develop business cases, define requirements, and oversee launches.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to prioritize customer-centric product development.

Skills

Product management

Market research

Financial analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Voice of Customer

Project management

Communication

CRM tools

Digital marketing

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific where you'll guide product strategy and innovation as a Product Manager for the Residual DNA analysis portfolio, a critical portfolio of solutions supporting residual DNA testing and quality control across biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing. In this highly visible role, you'll shape the product vision and lead the development and execution of product roadmaps that align with market demands and customer needs across our diverse portfolio. Working at the intersection of business and technology, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that enable our customers to make breakthrough discoveries in healthcare, life sciences, and environmental protection.

In this role, you'll own the strategy and lifecycle of the portfolio, translating customer challenges and market dynamics into clear business priorities and commercial opportunities. You'll conduct comprehensive market research, analyze competitive landscapes, and gather customer insights to inform strategic decisions. You'll develop compelling business cases, define product requirements, and oversee product launches from conception to commercialization. As a leader, you'll build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across R&D, marketing, sales, and technical teams while prioritizing a customer-centric approach to product development.

Your impact will extend beyond product management as you'll help shape the future of scientific discovery through innovative solutions that address complex customer challenges. You'll have the opportunity to influence product strategy, drive growth initiatives, and contribute to Thermo Fisher's mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience in scientific instruments, laboratory products, or life sciences industry - preferably with multiple years of product management experience.
• Preferred Fields of Study: Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing product strategies and roadmaps
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with ability to build business cases and analyze market opportunities
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating across organizations
• Expertise in gathering and synthesizing Voice of Customer insights
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Experience with new product development processes and product lifecycle management
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in analyzing market trends, competitive intelligence, and industry dynamics
• Ability to travel up to 25% including international travel
• Leadership experience managing and developing team members preferred
• Experience with CRM systems and digital marketing tools
• Proven track record of successful product launches and commercialization
• Ability to work effectively in a global, matrix organization

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $125,000.00–$180,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.