4. Product Manager

4. Product Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified candidate to fill the following vacant position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work in a cross-functional team setting. Collaborate with R&D, production, sales, marketing communication, tech support and other departments to launch new products, manage existing products, promote and grow assigned product lines.
• Develop deep understanding of market needs, competition, product features and applications, as well as related technologies for the assigned product lines.
• Participate in new product development. Communicate unmet user needs, product definition, QC and other product requirements to guide the product team for quick and effective product development.
• Conduct market research to identify unmet needs, competitor info, market trend to provide input in assessing new product ideas and market opportunities.
• Launch new products. Define product positioning. Create product website, product profile, datasheet, user manual and other marketing materials. Create product name, brand, catalog numbers and determine product pricing.
• Manage existing products. Improve product features, qualities, competitive pricing, and user manual to better meet customer needs. Identify growth opportunities for product line expansion.
• Provide product trainings to sales team on product application, benefit, pricing structure, competition, contract terms and sales pitch and strategy.
• Work with marketing communication to conduct campaigns to create awareness, brand recognition, and generate sales leads.
• Monitor product sales for sales projection and business decision making.
• Monitor product quality and production-related issues. Support technical services and sales team to resolve these issues on a timely manner.
• Participate in company marketing and business strategy development and planning.

Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in the fields of life sciences. Molecular biology background preferred.
• Technically savvy, good business sense, customer oriented, and strong multitasking and project management skills.
• Enjoy the combination of business and science.
• A proactive attitude with willingness to learn and grow with the company.
• Previous marketing, sales, tech support or application experience preferred.
• Previous laboratory in the biological and biomedical research field is highly desirable.
• Demonstrates creativity as well as strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills:

• Organized, detail-oriented, and a fast learner.
• Strong interpersonal and team work skills
• Self-starter and entrepreneur spirit
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and problem solving skills.