Strategic Product Manager, Biotech Reagents Portfolio

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

📋 Description

• Determine the developmental roadmap for GenScript over the next 3–5 years.

• Recognize unmet customer requirements and assess emerging technologies.

• Influence the future collection of life science research reagents.

• Establish long-term strategies for the product portfolio spanning antibodies, recombinant proteins, enzymes, bioassays, protein purification products, Cell & Gene Therapy reagents, and new technology platforms.

• Pinpoint technological gaps and unexpressed customer demands.

• Develop and sustain future product roadmaps that align with the growth objectives of global business units.

• Analyze customer workflows, Jobs-to-be-Done, and the Voice of the Customer.

• Keep track of emerging research trends, technological advancements, and the global competitive environment.

• Assess portfolio opportunities based on scientific feasibility, customer value, market potential, competitive differentiation, intellectual property, and business economics.

• Conduct assessments on whether to build, buy, or partner.

• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Business Development, Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and QA/RA.

• Create data-driven strategic recommendations and business cases for executive investment choices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Solid scientific background and industry experience in biotechnology or life sciences.

• Proven experience in product management, product strategy, or similar roles.

• PhD preferred in Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Protein Engineering, Antibody Engineering, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related life science fields.

• A Master's degree with outstanding industry experience will also be given serious consideration.

• Familiarity with one or more of the following: protein engineering; antibody discovery and optimization; Cell & Gene Therapy reagent development; functional proteins and bioassays; advanced protein purification technologies.

• Experience in Early Discovery, Platform Development, or CMC within biopharma or leading CROs is highly desirable.

• Direct experience engaging with biopharma customers and supporting business development, technical marketing, or corporate strategic planning is a significant advantage.

• Strong strategic and systems thinking skills.

• A passion for scientific inquiry and innovation management.

• Customer-centric approach utilizing VOC/JTBD methodologies.

• Expertise in portfolio design and market insights.

• Effective cross-functional leadership and executive communication abilities.

• Proficient in data-driven decision-making.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.

• Paid parental leave after three (3) months of employment.

• Paid vacation time.

• Paid personal time.

• Paid sick time.

• Floating holidays.

• Company holidays.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Health savings accounts.

• Life insurance.

• AD&D insurance.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Legal assistance.

• Pet insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Accident insurance.

• Hospital indemnity insurance.

• Commuter benefits.

• Well-being initiatives.

• Peer-to-peer recognition programs.