Product Manager — Precision Enzymes & Emerging Technologies

watchmakergenomics; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Watchmaker is seeking a Product Manager or Senior Product Manager for its Precision Enzymes & Emerging Technologies portfolio based in Cape Town, SA. You will drive the enzyme product strategy, coordinate with R&D, and lead lifecycle management across standalone and integrated enzyme products.

The role requires a strong molecular biology background, 6+ years in biotech, and experience with OEM/B2B enzyme products. Travel is expected; start date as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field.
• 6+ years industry experience.
• Biotech/start-up experience preferred.
• OEM/B2B enzyme experience.
• Experience launching products.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive product strategy and multi-year roadmap for enzyme portfolio.
• Act as enzyme portfolio expert and liaise with R&D on tech requirements.
• Lead new product development projects with key stakeholders.
• Oversee enzyme technologies in new NGS/MDx tool development.
• Support multi-year strategy, including pricing and commercialization planning.
• Ensure on-market product care and meet customer forecasts.
• Create competitive assessments and monitor market trends.
• Balance internal needs with external market opportunities for value.
• Lead high-touch external engagements with partners and customers.
• Translate market intel into roadmap with Technical Marketing.
• Represent enzyme programs in Portfolio Committee and Product Care.
• Present updates to senior leadership in business reviews.

Skills

Product management

Enzymes

NGS

MDx

Lifecycle management

Market research

Cross-functional leadership

Technical communication

OEM experience

Biology knowledge

Education

MS in Molecular Biology or Biochemistry

PhD preferred

Tools

PCR/qPCR

NGS workflows

Quality systems

Job description

Watchmaker is seeking a Product Manager or Senior Product Manager for its Precision Enzymes & Emerging Technologies portfolio based in Cape Town, SA. You will drive the enzyme product strategy, coordinate with R&D, and lead lifecycle management across standalone and integrated enzyme products.

The role requires a strong molecular biology background, 6+ years in biotech, and experience with OEM/B2B enzyme products. Travel is expected; start date as soon as possible.