Associate Director, Product Management

Associate Director, Product Management — Genomics/Molecular Diagnostics (100% On-Site in San Diego, CA)

An innovative San Diego-based genomics company is developing a next-generation platform for target detection, focused on sepsis, pathogen identification, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). We're looking for a Product Manager to own product strategy and commercialization for this platform — a hybrid product + marketing role spanning RUO, LDT, and IVD development phases.

What you'll own:

Product strategy and roadmap, translating clinical/VOC insight into requirements

Business cases, financial models, and competitive analysis to guide investment decisions

Go-to-market strategy — positioning, messaging, pricing, and launch planning

End-to-end product launches and post-launch adoption tracking

Cross-functional partnership across engineering, assay, regulatory, and commercial teams

What we're looking for:

✅ 8+ years of product management/marketing experience in diagnostics or life sciences

✅ Hands-on experience with IVD and LDT development

✅ Track record building business cases and driving GTM strategy from concept to commercialization

✅ Molecular diagnostics experience in sepsis/pathogen ID strongly preferred

✅ Comfortable operating with autonomy in an early-stage, fast-moving environment

$150K–$205K base salary, depending on experience