Global Product Manager

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships. 
 

Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Burlington, MA, and offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally.   We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing millions of samples globally.

How You’ll Add Value…

The Global Product Manager, Sample and Repository Services, will have responsibility for supporting revenue, profitability and service line strategy execution for the SRS business. This role is responsible for leading the next stage of growth for SRS- above standard market growth.  This person will successfully engage with key business partners across Azenta to drive the SRS go-to-market strategy, ensuring the vision and direction for the portfolio is clear and executable.

What You’ll Do

• Develop a clear understanding of the sample storage and management of addressable market and competitive landscape.
• Drive VOC capture for the portfolio and support the development of key service line requirements.
• Support development and execution of long-term strategic plan for SRS Ownership and participation in lean culture execution (kaizen leadership, daily management, etc.).
• Lead the interactions between R&D, operations, and customers to ensure clear accountability to enable successful management of the P&L cross functionally, using risk mitigation techniques and approaches to maximize business results.
• Drive execution of NPI programs on time and budget.
• Monitor and report to senior leadership on the revenue progression and performance of the business and implement actions to improve growth and achieve company financial objectives.
• Foster talent development and inspire passion for business growth; ensure the continued development of organizational talents and capabilities through succession planning.
• Actively participate in the establishment of processes and metrics to successfully drive performance.
• Work effectively with functional business partners (finance, operations, HR, legal, R&D) to achieve underlying performance objectives.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in the life sciences industry; minimum of 2 years in Product Management
• Experience and knowledge of working with large pharma and biotech companies.
• Strong financial acumen: Proven and demonstrated in supporting P&L management. 
• Ability to work with global commercial leaders to drive results.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills—experience with SIOP.
• Lean/process improvement experience and demonstrated track record of success.
• Previous experience within a publicly traded, global company.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of management up to and including the CEO.
• Proven track record of new product development and introduction.
• Ability to articulate a vision and strategy in a way that inspires and motivates a team and drives attainment of business goals.
• Strong verbal, written, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Able to effectively lead teams without direct line authority.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with functional business partners and teams to maximize business performance.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex priorities within demanding timeframes.

Your Working Conditions: 

• Onsite role in Plainfield, IN 4 days/week
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 50% of the time).

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience, education (including licensure and certifications),  qualifications, performance, and geographic location, among other relevant business or organizational needs.