Who we are...
Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is a different kind of life sciences company, one founded, owned, and run by active research scientists, with the highest standards of product and service quality, technological innovation, and scientific rigor for over 20 years. We consistently provide fellow scientists around the globe with best-in-class products and services to fuel their quests for discovery.
Helping researchers find new solutions is our main mission every day, but it's not our only mission. We're also dedicated to helping identify solutions to other problems facing our world. We believe that all businesses must be responsible and work in partnership with local communities, while seeking to minimize their environmental impact. That's why we joined 1% for the Planet as its first life science member, and have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2029.
The role...
The Senior Strategic Marketing Manager, Scaling Biology, will focus on identifying and evaluating innovative applications and new product opportunities for reagent antibodies in scaling experimentation across multiplexed immunohistochemistry (mIHC), spatial biology, single-cell analysis, conjugation technologies, automated platforms, high-content screening & imaging and molecular barcoding technologies. This role is essential for driving program development within these key areas to address evolving market demands. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of global life science market trends and customer needs, particularly in the context of emerging technologies to scale biology and have the ability to effectively prioritize opportunities for portfolio expansion and innovation, ensuring alignment with customer relevance and market opportunity. Collaboration with internal stakeholders, including R&D and Business Development, will be crucial to identify, scope and define internal and external technology development programs that support market growth. This role is also responsible for developing marketing strategies to effectively showcase the advantages of our comprehensive scaling biology portfolio across various customer segments. Additionally, the Senior Strategic Marketing Manager will serve as a thought leader providing ongoing insights and recommendations regarding scaling biology and technology trends to all internal stakeholders.
You'll have the opportunity to drive...
- Growth Strategy Development: Lead the formulation of growth strategies that maximize corporate strategic imperatives, informed by comprehensive analysis of market trends, competition, customer needs, and technology evolution.
- Market Analysis: Analyze and define target markets, including market size, growth potential, and attractiveness, specifically for reagent antibodies in scaling biology applications.
- Market Research Implementation: Develop and execute a market research strategy (including VOC, primary research, surveys, and focus groups) to guide innovation and application of our products.
- Relationship Building: Establish and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and emerging KOLs to gain insights into the scientific landscape and ideate potential new opportunities.
- Thought Leadership: Serve as an internal expert on assigned focus areas, continuously enhancing domain expertise and understanding of market dynamics.
- Technology Scouting: Collaborate with Corporate/Business Development and R&D to identify new and emerging technologies and partners that can enhance our product portfolio.
- Strategic Evaluation: Assess strategic fit, secure cross-functional buy-in, and provide investment recommendations to the leadership team.
- Product Roadmap Development: Partner with R&D to create product roadmaps that align with identified opportunities and define requirements for the new technology platforms & products.
- New Product Commercialization: Work closely with Product Marketing to guide new product introductions from concept through commercialization.
- Marketing Plans: Collaborate with Corporate Development and across the Commercial organization to design and implement effective marketing plans and activities to fully commercialize the scaling biology portfolio.
Who you are and what you bring to the team...
- Education: PhD or Master’s degree in life sciences or a related field is essential; an MBA or equivalent business qualification is highly desirable.
- Experience: 5-8 of experience in the life sciences industry, with demonstrated expertise in product management, technology development, or innovation leadership. In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with multiplexed antibody-based techniques, spatial biology, single-cell analysis, conjugation technologies, automated platforms, high-content screening and imaging, and molecular barcoding technologies.
- Product Development & Market Expertise: Proven ability to drive innovation, develop strategic product roadmaps, and prioritize initiatives based on evolving market trends, customer needs, and technological feasibility.
- Commercialization & Market Insight: Extensive experience in launching and supporting life science products, with a strong understanding of commercialization workflows, pricing strategies, and competitive positioning. Deep market knowledge, including customer segmentation, with the capability to translate scientific breakthroughs into transformative product features.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Skilled in leading cross-functional teams across R&D, business development, marketing, and sales, ensuring alignment between scientific rigor and market needs. A history of successful collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners to design and implement innovative strategies.
- Skills & Adaptability: Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities, coupled with the ability to evaluate new opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and manage ambiguity effectively. Proactive, resourceful, and adept at thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments while delivering measurable results.
Ideally, you have...
- Education: PhD in life sciences or related field, and/or MBA or equivalent business qualification is highly desirable
- Experience with marketing frameworks (i.e. Pragmatic) Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Physical Conditions/Physical Requirements...
- Hybrid (50% remote, 50% hybrid)
- Up to 30% Travel (20% US, 10% international)
What we offer....
At Cell Signaling Technology (CST) we recognize that people will always be our most important asset. Providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating working environment that understands the importance of diversity, human dignity and meaningful work is as important as establishing company policies that incorporate excellent health insurance and pay benefits. We recognize that development of people is the key to their happiness and thus ensure every employee has impactful discussions with their manager and develops actionable performance and professional development plans. Lastly, we are committed to engaging and supporting our employees in committees and philanthropy that benefit their local communities and environment through community investment programs.
Benefits
- Medical (BCBS) and Dental (Delta Dental) plans paid at 90%
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending accounts
- 401(k) Plan with 6% match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous PTO package
- Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite Subsidized Cafeteria
- Free Parking
Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a veteran or as a member of the military or status in any group protected by applicable federal or state laws.
AGENCIES
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What We Do
Founded by research scientists in 1999, Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is a private, family-owned company that prides itself on operating as a research institute developing quality products for other researchers. Active in the field of applied systems biology research, particularly as it relates to cancer, CST understands the importance of using antibodies.
That's why all of our antibodies are painstakingly validated for multiple applications by our Ph.D. level scientists. And the same CST scientists who helped produce your antibody will also provide technical support, methods, and guidance needed to achieve the most reliable results.
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