Associate Director, Product Management

Work Location:

Round Rock, Texas Shift:

Department:

LS-DS-CAR

Reference Materials Recruiter:

Michele Lee Stabinsky This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization. The preferred location for this role is Round Rock, TX, USA, although hybrid/remote options will be considered.

Your Role:

Your role will be to manage the Pharmaceutical Reference Materials portfolio within the Supelco® line of Analytical Chemistry products. With its customer-centric and innovation-driven line of products, this portfolio represents a core strategic & critical growth area of the Reference Materials (RM) business. Having the ability to operate independently, you will identify and explore new growth areas, from the existing portfolio and our global country markets to commercialization of new products. Your main interfaces will be with key internal and external RM stakeholders, such as R D, Commercials, Innovation Technology Specialists, Business Development, Operations, Integrated Supply Chain Organization (ISCO) and Customers.

Major job responsibilities include:

Define and deploy a portfolio strategy using market insights and business data analytics to enable growth in existing country markets. Analyze market data, customer feedback, and emerging industry trends to define and deploy a value-maximizing strategy involving commercialization of new products. Maintain a knowledge mastery of the global Pharmaceutical Quality Control (QC) testing markets, customer needs, and gaps in the existing portfolio. Execute portfolio management responsibilities for the Pharmaceutical RM product lines, such as annual portfolio review for obsolescence, new product introductions, annual pricing review, and product/technical detail page updates on the eCommerce site. Develop marketing campaigns and tactics to increase customer awareness and increase sales in the Pharmaceutical RM portfolio. Provide sales enablement to the Commercial teams through portfolio trainings and new product announcements. Champion the portfolio and influence internal stakeholders beyond the business fields to drive value, such as with new partnerships, third-party distribution, or collaborations in workflow application development. Monitor global sales and profitability of the Pharmaceutical RM portfolio, from existing catalog to new product introductions. Execute primary and secondary market research projects, as directed by Head of Reference Materials. Attend conferences and industry events to understand customer needs and industry trends. Participate in industry stakeholder panels and committees on reference materials to understand and influence new market trends.

Who You Are Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or other science field which provides knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts. A bachelor's degree in a business field with a minimum of three years' work experience in scientific sales and/or scientific product management represents an equivalent. 5+ years of professional work experience at a life science company in production, R D, marketing, product management, sales, or related business areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA in addition to a degree in a scientific discipline Minimum 3+ years of professional laboratory experience in R D, manufacturing, or analytical testing. Specific knowledge or expertise in reference materials, from either a technical or a commercial perspective. Entrepreneurial & problem-solving approach, with big-picture thinking. Strong analytical and project management skills. Experience with software productivity suites, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet. Ability to manage a high level of complexity in the areas of market, sales, innovation, and production. Experience in analysis of market opportunities based on market assessments. Ability to work internationally as well as in global virtual teams. Creative with the ability to collaborate and work within interdependencies in a matrix-based organization. Can manage complexity while operating within a well-established environment of processes. Able to guide and influence peers and middle management as well as external customers and partners regarding technical subjects or challenges within their subject area. Fluent in English, flexible, and willing to travel internationally (around 10% to 20% of the time). US Pay Range for this position: $82,600 - $177,200 The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here . The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.