Product Manager - Pharma Analytics
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join colleagues in bringing the company’s Mission to life every day to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. This role supports the development and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals by providing critical analytical solutions and services.
About the role
As a Product Manager in Pharma Analytics, you will contribute to innovation and growth for Thermo Fisher’s market-leading analytical product portfolios. You will manage end-to-end product lifecycle management for analytical consumables and solutions used in biologics manufacturing, from strategy development through commercialization and optimization. In a collaborative, global matrix organization, you will partner with R&D, operations, marketing, sales, and other cross-functional teams to deliver products that solve customer challenges in biopharmaceutical analysis.
You will conduct voice-of-customer research, define product requirements for new analytical instruments or consumables, develop business cases, coordinate product launches, and implement continuous improvement initiatives for existing product lines. This role offers meaningful impact and visibility, with opportunities to shape the direction of analytical solutions through data-driven insights and strategic thinking.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end product lifecycle for analytical consumables and solutions used in biologics manufacturing
- Partner with R&D, operations, marketing, sales, and cross-functional teams to deliver products that address customer challenges
- Conduct voice-of-customer research to define product requirements for new analytical instruments or consumables
- Develop business cases and financial models for new products
- Coordinate product launches and go-to-market strategies
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives for existing product lines
- Identify market trends and anticipate customer needs in bioprocess analytics
- Translate customer insights into innovative product features and enhancements
- Work closely with key opinion leaders and customers to understand evolving requirements
- Balance strategic thinking with tactical execution
- Travel up to 30%, including international
Requirements
- Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of experience in product management, marketing, or related commercial experience
- Preferred fields of study: Life Sciences, Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field
- Proven success in product lifecycle management, from concept through commercialization
- Strong business acumen and ability to develop compelling business cases and financial models
- Excellence in gathering and synthesizing Voice of Customer insights
- Effective cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills in a matrix environment
- Strong communication and presentation abilities across all organizational levels
- Experience developing and executing product launch strategies and go-to-market plans
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Project management skills to coordinate multiple concurrent initiatives
- Customer-centric mindset with deep understanding of market dynamics
- Knowledge of relevant scientific/technical domain (e.g., HPLC, ELISA) preferred
- Understanding of quality and regulatory requirements for applicable markets
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
- Accident, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company stock at a discount
Pay
The estimated salary range for this position based in California is $123,800–$152,584. The position may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
Schedule
Standard office hours (40 hours per week).