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Sr. Product Manager, Blood Culture

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BD

Sparks Glencoe, MD (In Person)

$174,300 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/30/2026

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Job Description

Sr. Product Manager, Blood Culture About the role:

The Sr. Product Manager, Blood Culture is an integral part of the Global Microbiology Segment team within Waters Advanced Diagnostics. Reporting to the Director of Product Management, this role will be responsible for leading the global blood culture portfolio of products through its entire lifecycle and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to execute product line strategies. The candidate will champion cross-functional initiatives to drive product segment performance, including revenue growth, margin improvement, quality, delivery, and ensuring the success of assigned products. The candidate will be instrumental in driving global product line strategies, product life cycle management, leading VOC activities, defining market requirements, and developing growth opportunities in new and existing segments of interest.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development and execution of multigeneration product portfolio strategy through coordination with cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization.
  • Drive the new product development and introduction process, ensuring successful launch and commercialization.
  • Work cross-functionally to manage the overall life cycle of assigned product lines, including product changes, inventory needs, production planning, and quality to ensure products are positioned competitively globally.
  • Evaluate and craft financially sound business proposals for new products and partnerships that will serve to expand portfolio revenue.
  • Collect and monitor voice of customer, competitive insights, market, and technology trends to shape strategies and roadmaps.
  • Ensure assigned products are receptive to market needs, driving continuous improvements w needed to maintain and/or improve market penetration and share position.
  • Partner with R D, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to adjust the product line, products, and related features to drive both market share and financial results.
  • Conduct business analyses for assigned products/product lines to support business planning and generate actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with marketing and commercial teams to develop and execute marketing plans and demand generation to achieve product line objectives.
  • Ensure appropriate technical support for sales and field applications teams, including assistance with communicating and positioning products.
  • Effectively communicate product forecasts, working with global regions, planners, and supply chain to ensure accurate demand planning and product build; actively represent in Demand, Supply, and Operational Planning.
Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent is required.
  • At least 6 years of relevant product management experience within IVD, medical device, or life sciences in product planning and product life-cycle management, including experience with stage-gate product development processes.
  • Experience in the development and commercialization of life science or diagnostic products.
  • Broad technical expertise in IVD and microbiology
  • Proven success in leading global new product development projects through the stage gate process.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical skills, ability to conduct and interpret financial analysis as it relates to the product portfolio and translate customer insights into actionable strategies.
  • A strong record building alignment in cross-functional teams and navigating within a matrix organization to achieve goals
  • Must have excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills and be comfortable communicating across various levels of stakeholders
  • Results and proactive solutions driven, the ability to think critically to overcome potential business hurdles to complete tasks
  • Willing to travel up to 25% internally and domestically
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree and/or MBAAt BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry.
For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against
COVID-19.
In some locations, testing for
COVID-19
may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture w face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit bd/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Primary Work LocationUSA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton CircleAdditional LocationsWork ShiftAt BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information$134,100.00 - $214,500.00 USD Annual