Project Manager III

Project ManagerProject/Product Manager, Bioprocessing CGT Responsible for building business success through proactive lifecycle management, product development, and expansion of the assigned portfolio responsibility. This role acts as the central interface for developing and executing global portfolio strategies in close collaboration with colleagues in R&D, Sales, Strategy, and Marketing.Main Responsibilities:Product Line Strategy:Ensure BioScience continues to strive to be a leader in its segment with new product and service offerings that meet unmet market needs and are differentiated from the competitionManage the complete life cycle and value chain of the assigned product portfolio within market, competition, customer, and application intelligence in close cooperation with the marketing manager and strategy teams to deliver on customer commitments as well as on sales and profit targetsDrive the innovation strategy for the portfolio assigned, execute required customer intelligence, and provide leadership for new product development programs. Includes responsibility for business case development and formalization through the stage gate process, development of product specifications and use cases, beta testing programs, and preparing products for launchUnderstand customer needs and the opportunities for BioScience as part of the workflow needs. Develop a key understanding of customers' existing needs and unmet needs and map them to our current and future offerings through market and customer insight studiesOwn and manage the product pricing strategyActively identify new areas for customer and business value, including improved products and services, improved margins, and new technology and IP offeringsWork closely with relevant stakeholders in the business, such as sales and marketing management, to develop and implement pricing, positioning, and channel strategies for the various global regions and market segmentsSales and Operations Planning and Performance Insights:Drive the forecasting process to provide a vital link between sales forecasts and production quantities to address demand exceptions, forecast new products, inventory management, and assist with prioritization in the event of supply challengesMonitor the performance of the product portfolio to ensure revenue, volume, and margin targets are consistently met and escalate concerns and required adjustmentsMonitor product line performance at the customer level to understand trends and identify new challenges and opportunities to inform the business strategy and go-to-market activitiesProvide regular reports as requested by business leadershipUnderstand the assigned portfolio at all levels and keep key stakeholder groups (Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance) apprised at all times of new developments and opportunitiesMarketing Planning:Actively support the development of comprehensive Marketing plans for the assigned portfolio by collaborating closely with the marketing management teamSupport the marketing team in global campaigns to drive sales for the portfolio assignedSupport the generation of marketing and content by the marketing team to position the products assignedProduct Sales & Support:Generate technical awareness in the appropriate departments to handle routine customer concerns quicklyRespond directly to non-routine technical, business questions, and regulatory questionsSupport the sales and service teams through customer visits and regular communication, including participation in regional and global sales meetingsActively drive training of service and sales representatives to sell and support the product portfolio on technical and regulatory aspectsSafety/Compliance:Manage the safety, FDA, ISO 9001:2015, and other regulatory requirements of the associated production sites and legal entitiesJoin Deviation Review Board MeetingsSupport Change Control and Corrective and Preventive Actions driven by QualityWork with sales and marketing for customer communication and positioning