Senior Product Manager, HID Sample Prep

Description

The senior product manager will set the strategy, manage the portfolio and lead commercial execution for human identification (HID) sample preparation used in forensic work.

You will grow the portfolio and drive innovation, customer engagement and product lifecycle across extraction, purification, quantitation and workflow automation. Your work will involve R&D, operations, commercial teams, marketing and customers to set product direction for forensic labs and public safety needs.

The role calls for a solid grasp of forensic genomics workflows, molecular biology and what customers in the HID market need. You will help decide future portfolio investments and deliver workflow solutions worldwide.

Schedule is standard Monday to Friday. The position is office-based.

Responsibilities

• Set and carry out the long-term strategy and roadmap for HID sample prep and forensic products.
• Grow the portfolio using market analysis, customer insight and competitor intelligence.
• Spot unmet customer needs and rank innovation opportunities across extraction, purification, quantitation and automation.
• Manage the lifecycle of products, including planning, positioning, pricing, forecasting and end-of-life decisions.
• Write business cases and investment recommendations for new product development.
• Build relationships with forensic labs, government agencies, key opinion leaders (KOLs) and strategic partners.
• Collect voice-of-customer feedback and turn it into clear product requirements.
• Represent the business at scientific conferences, customer workshops and industry events.
• Track market trends, new technologies and competitor moves in forensic and HID markets.
• Work with R&D, operations, quality, regulatory, supply chain, applications and commercial teams to take product programs from concept to launch.
• Help regional commercial teams drive adoption, training and sales enablement.
• Keep portfolio priorities, operations and commercial goals aligned.
• Own portfolio metrics: revenue, profitability, market share and customer satisfaction.
• Lead global product launches and go-to-market plans.
• Support demand planning, forecasting and long-range business planning.
• Grow the portfolio while balancing customer needs, operational scale and profit targets.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, life sciences or a related science field.
• An advanced degree (MS, MBA or PhD) is preferred.
• At least 7+ years in product management, marketing, scientific applications or commercial leadership in life sciences or molecular diagnostics.
• Experience with DNA extraction, purification, quantitation, qPCR or forensic genomics workflows is preferred.
• A track record of managing product portfolios and leading cross-functional work.
• Experience working in a global matrix organization and with external partners.
• Strong customer engagement and strategic planning skills.
• Preferred: knowledge of forensic DNA workflows and human identification applications.
• Preferred: understanding of sample prep chemistries, quantitation technologies and lab automation.
• Preferred: strong analytical, strategic and business planning abilities.
• Preferred: excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Preferred: proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and build organizational alignment.
• Preferred: experience with forensic labs and government customers.
• Preferred: ability to travel globally as required.
• Key success measures include portfolio revenue growth and profitability, roadmap delivery, customer satisfaction and adoption, HID sample prep market share growth, and successful launches.

Conditions

The estimated salary for this role based in California is $155,900.00 to $208,000.00.

The role may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus tied to company, team and/or individual results, per company policy.

Total rewards for U.S. employees include a choice of national medical and dental plans, a national vision plan and health incentive programs.

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

At least 120 hours of PTO, 10 paid holidays a year, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability, per company policy.

Retirement and savings options, such as a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) lets eligible colleagues buy company stock at a discount.

Details on benefits are available on the company's total rewards page.

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, a national vision plan and health incentive programs.
• Commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, PTO and holidays as described above.
• Accident and life insurance, plus short- and long-term disability cover.
• A competitive 401(k) plan.
• ESPP discount on company stock for eligible colleagues.