Scientific Global Product Leader, Advanced Staining Reagents

Leica Biosystems Inc.; Deer Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Scientific Global Product Leader, Advanced Staining Reagents, to drive AI-enabled diagnostic assays and CDx programs globally. The role defines strategy, roadmaps, and success metrics, translating market and clinical insights into commercially viable solutions with cross-functional collaboration.

The position reports to the VP of Portfolio and Programs Advanced Staining Reagents and offers remote coverage for global activities.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical or scientific degree (MD, PharmaD, PhD).
• Strong CDx development, AI-enabled diagnostics, digital pathology, SaMD expertise.
• Experience translating clinical, scientific and customer insights into product strategy and adoption plans.
• Significant experience in product management, medical affairs, clinical development or commercial leadership in life sciences/diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy and roadmap for AI-enabled diagnostic assays.
• Lead product lifecycle management from concept through launch and sustainment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, compliant, commercially successful solutions.
• Support evidence generation, publication planning, market access and adoption strategies.
• Engage stakeholders including pharma partners, research institutions and KOLs to shape strategy and partnerships.

Skills

Product management

CDx development

AI-enabled diagnostics

Digital pathology

SaMD (software as a medical device)

Stakeholder management

Clinical development

Commercial leadership

Education

MD/PhD/PharmaD

Job description

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

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. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Scientific Global Product Leader, Advanced Staining Reagents leads scientific aspects of global product management for CDx programs with pharmacos, AI-enabled diagnostic assays and digital pathology solutions. The role defines product strategy, roadmap and success metrics; translates market, customer and clinical insights into commercially viable solutions; and partners cross-functionally to deliver differentiated products that support Leica Biosystems’ growth in precision medicine.

This position reports to the VP, Portfolio and Programs Advanced Staining Reagents and is part of the Product Management team working remotely to cover global activities.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy and roadmap for AI-enabled diagnostic assays, aligned to business objectives, portfolio priorities and customer needs. Use market research, Voice of Customer, clinical evidence and competitive insights to identify growth opportunities, prioritize product requirements and inform investment decisions.
• Lead product lifecycle management from concept through launch and sustainment, including minimum marketable product definition, performance metrics, ROI and portfolio optimization.
• Partner with Advanced Staining Reagents, Digital Pathology, R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, Sales and Marketing teams to deliver scalable, compliant and commercially successful solutions.
• Support evidence generation, publication planning, market access and adoption strategies to demonstrate clinical, economic and customer value.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders, including pharma partners, research institutions, KOLs and commercial teams, to shape product strategy, launch plans and partnership opportunities.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Advanced clinical or scientific degree (MD, PharmaD, Phd), essential.
• Strong understanding of CDx development, AI-enabled diagnostics, digital pathology, software as a medical device and oncology or cancer diagnostics markets.
• Strong scientific / medical experience coupled with commercial orientation, with the ability to translate clinical, scientific and customer insights into product strategy, value propositions and adoption plans. Significant experience in product management, medical affairs, clinical development or commercial leadership within life sciences, diagnostics, digital pathology or related markets.
• Exceptional stakeholder, relationship management and influencing skills across matrixed teams, senior leaders and external partners.
• Demonstrated success in leading clinical trial execution and product lifecycle ownership, preferably for CDx, AI, digital pathology, or computational diagnostics.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Up to 30% depending on location (including travel to the Deer Park IL site)

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

• Preferred experience includes AI/ML medical devices, oncology diagnostics, pharma or biotech partnerships, agile development, product management certification and medical device regulatory environments such as FDA or CE marking.
• Well-connected in pharma and biotech. Proven track record and significant experience leading CDx or AI-enabled products with partners.

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. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Biosystems can provide.

The annual salary range is $225,000 to $260,000. 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 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.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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