Product Manager - Specialty Polymers (Biotech)
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.
We are looking for a highly motivated and expert Product Manager to develop and execute our product lines globally. Equivalent experience is acceptable. The candidate will report to the Category Product Management Leader and be part of the marketing team at CHI. They will be responsible for the success of the product line, including messaging, content, and financial performance. The candidate will lead a cross-functional team to develop strategic goals aligned with Lonza's goals and communicate these strategies to the leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
Product lifecycle management: Develop and complete product strategies and support the entire life cycle of product lines from inception to retirement
Deep understanding of the competitive landscape and market dynamics
Bring value to the product line by developing messaging and positioning strategies to set it apart in the market
Develop and maintain positive relationships with collaborators both within and outside the organization, including customers and influential figures in the industry
Work closely with the marketing team to develop promotional campaigns and materials for the product line
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the technical aspects of the products, including clinical trials, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes
Supervise financial performance of the product line, including revenue, profitability, and market share, and make adjustments as vital to achieve financial targets
Work with the R&D team to identify new product opportunities and lead product development efforts from concept to commercialization
Collaborate with the Quality and Regulatory teams to understand and develop technical content for sales training and direct to customer utilization
Collaborate with the sales team to develop and complete sales strategies and tactics that drive growth and market share
Work closely with regional sales and business development teams to ensure they are fully trained and can articulate CHI's value proposition. Look to support more complex customer transactions
Stay up to date with industry trends and developments to ensure the product line remains competitive in the market. Seek new a partnership that can better expose and sell CHI's portfolio
Key Requirements:
Relevant product management experience, including P&L management, strategic business planning, product development, and marketing experience is preferred.
Product vision and strategy: should be able to build and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the company's goals and customer needs
Market and customer understanding: should have a deep understanding of the market and the customers' needs, behaviors, and preferences
Product development process: should be knowledgeable about the product development process, from ideation to launch, and have experience working with cross-functional teams
Communication and collaboration: should be effective at communicating and working with cross-functional teams and collaborators, including engineers, designers, sales, and marketing teams.
Data analysis and decision-making: should be able to use data to advise product decisions and prioritize product features and improvements
Leadership and project management: should have strong leadership and project management skills, including the ability to empower and manage a team, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
Technical knowledge: should have a basic understanding of the technical aspects of the product and the ability to work optimally with engineers and developers
Continuous learning and adaptation: should be open to learning new skills and adapting to changing market trends and customer needs to ensure the product's success
Experience with Microsoft (Power B.I, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Salesforce.com and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically. People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
The full-time base annual salary for this Remote position is expected to range between $157,500.00 and $183,750.00. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and job-related knowledge. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonus, medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
