Global Product Manager

Bio-Rad is looking for a driven, science-passionate Product Manager II to join our Life Science Group, focused on our Western blotting and proteomics product portfolio. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of the bench and the business — someone who gets equally excited about a clean blot and a well-crafted go-to-market strategy.

About the role

You'll own product lifecycle activities from development through commercialization, working closely with R&D, marketing, sales, and customers to bring innovative tools to the life science research community. Travel of up to 20% is expected, including some international travel to conferences, customer sites, and regional sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the internal champion and market authority for your product lines.
• Partner with R&D to shape new product development, define customer requirements grounded in your hands-on technical expertise, and translate complex science into compelling value propositions.
• Develop and execute launch plans, create technical marketing content, support field sales teams with training and collateral, and actively engage with customers and key opinion leaders to stay ahead of market needs.
• Monitor competitive dynamics and portfolio performance, providing strategic input to drive sustainable growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biology, or a closely related life science discipline; Master's degree, Ph.D, or MBA preferred.
• 3–5 years of product management experience in life science tools, reagents, or instrumentation.
• Hands-on, practical laboratory experience with electrophoresis and Western blotting is required.
• Working knowledge of additional proteomics workflows and protein analysis techniques strongly preferred.
• Experience with chromatography and immunoassay platforms is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute product marketing strategies, including product launches, positioning, and competitive analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, including occasional international travel.

Location

This position must be based in Hercules, CA and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Benefits

• Competitive medical plans for you and your family, including free HSA funds.
• New fertility offering with stipend.
• Group life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k plus profit sharing.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Upgraded and streamlined mental health platform.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, and student debt relief program.
• Pet insurance.
• Wellness challenges and support.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this position is $121,200 to $166,700 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on several factors including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job-permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, dependent upon achievement of individual objectives and Company performance.