Senior Product Manager - QC Microbiology Future Technologies

Lonza; Walkersville (MD); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Lonza in Walkersville, MD seeks a Senior Product Manager for QC Microbiology Future Technologies. You will lead strategy and lifecycle for rapid microbiology and digital QC solutions, coordinating across R&D, software, QA/RA, operations, marketing and sales to drive growth.

You will own end-to-end product lifecycle, develop multi-year roadmaps, define value propositions and pricing, translate requirements to specs, and support commercial training and customer engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Experience in product management, product marketing, or portfolio management in life sciences or regulated software environments.
• Knowledge of regulated environments and industry requirements (GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, data integrity).
• Experience leading software/product development with Agile or hybrid methods.
• Ability to influence across R&D, QA/RA, Operations, Marketing, and Sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, lifecycle, and commercial success of Lonza's Rapid Microbiology and Digital QC Solutions portfolio.
• Own end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to launch, maintenance, and end-of-life.
• Develop multi-year roadmaps aligned with customer needs, market trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Define value propositions, positioning, pricing strategies, and business cases.
• Translate requirements into product specs, user stories, and prioritized development plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and execution.
• Gather market feedback and translate into product improvements and innovation opportunities.
• Lead backlog prioritization, release planning, and cross-functional decision-making.
• Support commercial teams with product training and customer-facing materials.
• Monitor portfolio performance and adjust strategy to drive growth.
• Support regulatory validation strategies for regulated software and rapid microbiology solutions.
• Identify and evaluate future acquisition opportunities and integrations.

Skills

Product management

Agile / hybrid development

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related field

Job description

Senior Product Manager - QC Microbiology Future Technologies

Senior Product Manager - QC Microbiology Future Technologies

Location: This position is based in our Walkersville, MD office. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST.

What you will get:

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $129,600 to $152,200. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What will you do

As a Product Manager, you will lead the strategy, lifecycle management, and commercial success of Lonza's Rapid Microbiology and Digital QC Solutions portfolio, including Redberry, WinKQCL, and future acquired technologies. You will act as the bridge between customers, commercial teams, software development, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate microbiological quality control across the life sciences industry.

Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for assigned software, digital, and rapid microbiology solutions, from concept and development through launch, commercialization, maintenance, and end-of-life.

Develop and execute multi-year product roadmaps aligned with customer needs, market trends, regulatory requirements, and Lonza's Bioscience strategy.

Define product value propositions, positioning, pricing strategies, and business cases to support portfolio growth and investment decisions.

Translate customer and business requirements into product specifications, user stories, and prioritized development plans for software and technology teams.

Partner closely with R&D, Software Development, QA/RA, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, SMEs, and Service teams to ensure successful product development and execution.

Serve as the voice of the customer by gathering and translating market feedback, customer insights, support cases, and industry trends into product improvements and innovation opportunities.

Lead product backlog prioritization, release planning, and cross-functional decision-making within Agile and hybrid development environments.

Support commercial teams through product training, technical positioning, customer-facing materials, and strategic customer engagements.

Monitor product portfolio performance, including revenue, margin, adoption, and customer satisfaction metrics, and implement adjustments to drive business growth.

Work closely with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to support compliance, validation strategies, change management activities, and customer requirements for regulated software and rapid microbiology solutions.

Support customer validation, technical discussions, and regulatory acceptance strategies related to rapid microbiological methods and digital quality control solutions.

Identify and evaluate future acquisition opportunities and support the integration of newly acquired technologies into the Lonza product portfolio.

What we are looking for

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.

Significant experience in product management, product marketing, software product management, or portfolio management within life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, laboratory instrumentation, or regulated software environments.

Strong understanding of microbiological quality control, rapid microbiological methods (RMM), laboratory informatics, or digital quality management solutions.

Demonstrated experience managing complex product portfolios and driving products through all stages of the product lifecycle.

Experience working with software development teams in Agile or hybrid development environments, including backlog prioritization, requirements definition, and release planning.

Strong commercial acumen with experience developing business cases, pricing strategies, market analyses, and growth plans.

Knowledge of regulated environments and applicable industry requirements, including GMP, GLP, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, data integrity principles, and software validation practices.

Proven ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams, including R&D, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Marketing, and Sales.

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage customers, key opinion leaders, senior leaders, and external partners.

Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance customer needs, business objectives, and technical constraints.

Experience supporting technology acquisitions, portfolio integrations, or business transformation initiatives is highly desirable.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to support customers, partners, and business objectives.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.