Manager I, Products

Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC hires a Manager I, Products to manage, market, and commercialize its products while achieving revenue and profit goals. The role evaluates industry and customer trends, defines customer needs and product requirements, and supports product development and commercial launches.

Responsibilities

• Develop a wide and in-depth knowledge of customer requirements, the competitive environment; and develop strategies and tactics to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace
• Monitor the competitive environment for products and product lines
• Perform competitive product analysis
• Develop tactics for addressing direct and/or indirect product competition
• Accountable for the commercial success of assigned product line responsibilities
• Develop, execute, and monitor product line plans
• Develop marketing collateral and training materials to support product launches
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns for assay product lines and for specific applications in the targeted market
• Take corrective action as problems and opportunities emerge
• Identity, develop and launch new product offerings
• Cross Functional Collaboration
• Work with Global Sales Management to identify, develop and execute specific tactical marketing and training programs
• Work with Sales, Scientific Support, Customer Service and Finance to develop and manage processes to improve marketing effectiveness and customer loyalty
• Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements

Preferred

• PhD strongly preferred
• PhD

Benefits

• Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus in addition to their base salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits.
• A 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• An employee assistance program.
• A fitness club membership contribution.
• Pet insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Home and auto insurance discounts.
• Optional supplemental life insurance.

Company

• Manufacturer of assays and instruments for biological sample analysis
• Rockville, Maryland, USA
• https://www.mesoscale.com/
• Founded in 1995
• 1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a scientific or business related discipline required
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in developing and commercializing products in Life Science Research or Clinical markets
• Experience with ISO/cGMP/CLIA or similar regulatory standards
• Strong scientific fundamentals and analytical background
• Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion
• Demonstrate excellence in teamwork, commitment, planning and organization
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles of immunoassays, their development, and their applicability in different research fields
• Proven track record of success in positioning, managing, and marketing Life Science Research or Clinical systems (assays, reagents, instruments and software) through their life cycle to multiple customer segments
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of market research
• Effectively communicate performance goals and expectations
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Experience with standard data analysis tools (Excel, GraphPad Prism) and the quantitative background to advance this knowledge on the job is expected
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding research environment with changing priorities
• PhD strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in developing and commercializing products in Life Science Research or Clinical markets.

Required skills

• Product Commercialization, Life Science Research and Clinical Markets, Protein Measurement, Assay Development, Immunoassays, ISO/cGMP/CLIA Standards, Product Marketing, Microsoft Office, Excel, GraphPad Prism

Preferred skills

• PhD strongly preferred

Experience

• 5+ years