Associate Director, NGS Product Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Oversee NGS portfolio planning, the creation of business cases, and the prioritization of products.

• Enhance portfolio performance by implementing pricing, forecasting, and growth strategies that support revenue generation, profitability, market penetration, and product differentiation.

• Lead, mentor, and nurture a team of NGS Product Managers.

• Set team objectives, priorities, accountability, and performance standards.

• Offer strategic direction and hands-on support to Product Managers.

• Conduct market assessments, competitive analysis, and customer discovery initiatives.

• Identify unmet needs, validate product opportunities, and articulate distinct product requirements.

• Collaborate with R&D and Applications on new product development and the technical/commercial trade-offs involved.

• Manage product commercialization and lifecycle strategies in conjunction with Product Marketing, Sales, and Applications.

• Support strategic accounts and key partnerships.

• Monitor product performance, competitive trends, and customer feedback.

• Direct product enhancements, portfolio growth, and end-of-life decisions.

• Report directly to the Director of Product Management.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related scientific field is required; a PhD or MBA is preferred.

• Over 10 years of pertinent industry experience in life sciences, biotechnology, or genomics.

• At least 5 years of product management experience, demonstrating ownership of product strategy, roadmaps, and commercial performance.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in people management, with proven success in leading, coaching, and developing Product Managers or cross-functional teams.

• In-depth technical knowledge of NGS workflows, including DNA and RNA library preparation, sequencing technologies, and relevant downstream applications.

• Proven track record of successfully bringing innovative life science products from conception through commercialization and lifecycle management.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience in business case development, pricing strategies, revenue forecasting, and product profitability.

• Experience in leading cross-functional new product development projects and translating customer needs into product specifications.

• Preferred experience in supporting strategic accounts, OEM relationships, or collaborative product development efforts.

• Customer-facing experience with a demonstrated ability to convert market insights into actionable product strategies.

• Exceptional strategic and analytical thinking skills, with the capability to evaluate market opportunities and prioritize product investments.

• Proven ability to lead and develop teams while balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.

• Strong cross-functional leadership and influence capabilities, including navigating competing priorities and fostering alignment without direct authority.

• Extensive scientific and technical knowledge, with the ability to link NGS technology innovations to customer needs and market opportunities.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, including the capacity to engage customers, technical teams, and senior leadership.

• Sound judgment, organizational discipline, and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

• An entrepreneurial mindset that balances strategic thinking with execution.

• Willingness to travel up to 30%, both domestically and internationally.

• A letter of motivation is required.

• A resume or curriculum vitae detailing relevant qualifications and experience is required.

• Applicants must currently be eligible to work in the United States of America or address future visa sponsorship requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus

• Equity

• Flexible Time Off

• Holidays

• Employer covers 75% of the base medical plan with buy-up options.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employer-paid dental with a buy-up option.

• Employer-paid vision coverage.

• Employer-paid $25,000 life/AD&D insurance policy.

• Paid parental leave.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match.