All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and IntegrityJob TitleProduct Operations ManagerJob Description
The Product Operations Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence across the product lifecycle for the Consumables & Instruments portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of Product Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams, ensuring that products are delivered on time, and with the required quality and compliance.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with cross-functional leadership, enabling scalable processes, reliable product availability, and data-driven decision making. Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle) is essential.
Key Responsibilities
1. Product Lifecycle Operations
- Own operational execution across the full product lifecycle (launch → growth → phase-out)
- Ensure readiness for product launches (SKU setup, supply planning, regulatory alignment)
- Support product changes (ECOs), obsolescence, and lifecycle transitions
- Coordinate with Quality, and Regulatory to ensure compliant product releases
2. Supply Chain & Demand Alignment
- Act as the key interface between Product Management and Operations (planning, manufacturing, procurement)
- Drive demand planning alignment (forecast vs. actuals, backlog, safety stock policies)
- Identify supply risks and drive mitigation plans
3. ERP & Data Management (Oracle-focused)
- Own product master data integrity (BOMs, routings, costing, SKU setup) in ERP systems
- Lead process improvements in Oracle ERP (or similar) to enhance data accuracy and workflow
- Ensure clean and consistent data for reporting and analytics
5. Cross-Functional Program Management
- Lead cross-functional initiatives (e.g., cost reduction, supplier transfers, dual sourcing, polymer changes)
- Act as central coordinator across:
- Product Management
- Supply Chain
- Manufacturing
- Quality & Regulatory
- Ensure clear communication and structured execution
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
- 3-5 years experience in:
- Product Operations / Product Management support
- Supply Chain / Operations in life sciences, medtech, or similar industries
- Strong ERP experience (Oracle preferred)
- Proven experience managing cross-functional projects
- Strong analytical skills (Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar )
Preferred
- Experience in life sciences consumables or laboratory instruments
- Knowledge of regulated environments (ISO 13485, 9001)
- Experience with automation-driven workflows or high-throughput lab environments
Key Competencies
- Execution excellence – ability to translate strategy into operational results
- Data-driven decision making – strong analytical mindset
- Cross-functional leadership – influence without authority
- Attention to detail – especially in ERP and product data
- Problem-solving – proactive identification and resolution of issues
- Communication – clear, structured, executive-ready
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
- 3-5 years experience in Product Operations or Product Management support
- 3-5 years experience in Supply Chain or Operations in life sciences, medtech, or similar industries
- Strong ERP experience
- Oracle ERP experience (preferred)
- Proven experience managing cross-functional projects
- Strong analytical skills (Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar)
- Experience in life sciences consumables or laboratory instruments
- Knowledge of regulated environments (ISO 13485, 9001)
- Experience with automation-driven workflows or high-throughput lab environments
Azenta Life Sciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Azenta Life Sciences and has not been reviewed or approved by Azenta Life Sciences.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discounted share price and a lookback feature, plus equity and bonus eligibility, provides additional upside beyond base pay.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program with company match is highlighted in official materials, indicating meaningful support for long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO is available for many salaried roles, and paid holidays are included in the package.
Azenta Life Sciences Insights
What We Do
Azenta (Nasdaq: AZTA) is a leading provider of life sciences solutions worldwide, enabling impactful breakthroughs and therapies to market faster. Azenta provides a full suite of reliable cold-chain sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical research and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. Azenta is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.azenta.com.
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