Senior Product Manager

Merck & Co.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks a Senior Product Manager to lead commercialization and lifecycle management for affinity ligands and chromatography resins within the Chromatography business unit.

You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, and commercial teams to deliver high-performance solutions for biologics developers and manufacturers. You will drive strategy, develop business cases, and manage cross-functional programs from concept through launch, ensuring regulatory compliance and market

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in life sciences, chromatography, or bioprocessing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product roadmap for affinity ligands and chromatography resins.
• Translate voice of customer and market research into new product opportunities.
• Partner with marketing and sales to develop go-to-market strategies, technical content, and training materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field (MBA preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a scientifically driven and commercially savvy Senior Product Manager to lead all aspects of product commercialization and product lifecycle management for the affinity ligands and chromatography resin portfolio. This role is critical to driving innovation, market expansion and customer success, supporting biopharmaceutical manufacturing, protein purification, and downstream processing applications, within our Chromatography business unit portfolio. You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, and commercial teams to deliver high-performance solutions that meet the evolving needs of biologics developers and manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Product Leadership

• Define and execute the product roadmap for affinity ligands and chromatography resins, aligned with market trends and customer needs in bioprocessing.
• Conduct market analysis and engage with key opinion leaders to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Develop business cases for new product development, including resin formats, ligand technologies, and application-specific solutions

Product Development & Lifecycle Management

• Translate voice of customer and market research into new product opportunities
• Collaborate with R&D and process development teams to ensure product performance, scalability, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GMP, ISO).
• Manage product lifecycle from concept through launch and post-market optimization, including phase-out strategies.

Commercial Enablement & Growth

• Partner with marketing and sales to develop go-to-market strategies, technical content, and training materials.
• Lead pricing, positioning, and promotional campaigns tailored to different customer segments
• Monitor product performance, customer feedback, and competitive landscape to drive continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the internal expert on the chromatography business, supporting commercial activities and customer engagements.
• Work closely with quality, and supply chain teams to ensure product availability, quality, compliance and operational excellence.
• Represent the product line at industry conferences, webinars, and customer meetings.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 7+ years of product management experience in life sciences, with a focus on chromatography, purification technologies, or bioprocessing.
• 2-3+ years of direct report management experience
• Good understanding of chromatography and downstream processing workflows
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., GMP, ISO 9001).
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio)
• Customer facing experience and the ability to build mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative, hold team members accountable for deliverables, and obtain support across functions
• Strategic, tactical and analytical thinking
• Ability to travel globally, up to 25%

Our mission is to inspire advances in bioprocessing as a trusted partner in the production of biologic drugs that improve human health worldwide. Focused on cost and process efficiencies, we deliver innovative technologies and solutions that help set new standards in bioprocessing. The estimated base salary range for this role, based in the United States of America is $135,000-$209,000. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to an individual's qualifications, location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts. All compensation and benefits information will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.