About this role
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description
Position Summary
The Product Manager is responsible for leading the strategic management, commercialization, and lifecycle optimization of product portfolios within Molecular Diagnostics, with a strong emphasis on New Product Introductions (NPIs). This role owns product strategy and commercial execution, partnering with cross-functional teams to bring innovative solutions to market while ensuring alignment with customer needs, business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Strategy & Market Insights
• Own portfolio strategy and identify growth opportunities through market analysis, customer insights, and competitive intelligence as well as contributing to strategic annual planning (STRAP). • Lead Voice of Customer (VOC) activities and translate customer needs into actionable long-term portfolio development.
• Own Product Commercialization Process (PCP) deliverables including business plans, market requirements, pricing strategy, forecasting, launch readiness, and go-to-market planning and manage products throughout their lifecycle with post-launch optimization. • Recommend portfolio investments and product roadmap priorities.
Commercial & Financial Leadership
• Develop business cases supporting new product investments, including ROI and NPV analyses. • Monitor revenue, profitability, market share, and customer adoption while identifying opportunities to improve business performance. • Develop compelling value propositions and commercial messaging supporting product success.
Cross-Functional Leadership
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver commercialization and portfolio objectives. • Influence stakeholders without direct authority while driving accountability across functions.
Customer & Commercial Engagement
• Support commercial discussions related to pricing, product positioning, technical support, and product roadmap. • Build relationships with key customers and industry experts to identify future opportunities and strengthen market position. • Develop and deliver training and commercial enablement materials supporting successful product adoption.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline. • MBA, Master's degree, or PhD preferred.
Experience
• 5 years of experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, Scientific Applications, Commercialization, or Business Development within Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, or Healthcare. • Demonstrated experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and successful commercialization activities. • Experience in regulated environments (Diagnostics) and with technologies such as PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, or next-generation sequencing (NGS) preferred. • Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a matrix organization.
Skills & Competencies
• Strong strategic thinking and market analysis capabilities with advanced financial and analytical skills. • Ability to develop business cases and commercialization strategies. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with proven ability to influence without authority. • Strong customer orientation with demonstrated commercial acumen. • Ability to balance scientific, operational, financial, and commercial priorities to achieve business objectives.
Compensation The monthly salary range estimated for this position based in Lithuania is €3,441.67–€5,166.67.