Product Manager

Product Manager | Life Sciences | San Diego, CA (hybrid) Position Summary We are partnered with a San Diego-based life sciences startup developing next-generation diagnostic technologies. They are well-funded, growing, and advancing their platform toward commercialization. This is a high-impact, highly visible role at an entrepreneurial company where your contributions will directly influence the direction of the business. Title is flexible depending on experience. Responsibilities Own the product roadmap, aligning development priorities with customer needs, clinical requirements, and business objectives Serve as the voice of the customer — engaging with clinical labs, researchers, and key opinion leaders to gather insights and translate them into product requirements Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, engineering, regulatory, and commercial teams to drive products from development through launch Define and track key product metrics, monitor the competitive landscape, and identify market opportunities to inform strategic decisions Support regulatory submissions and quality system activities as they relate to product definition and documentation Develop go-to-market strategies, positioning, and launch plans in partnership with commercial and marketing stakeholders Manage product lifecycle from concept through commercialization, including risk identification and mitigation Requirements Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred 3+ years of product management experience in diagnostics, IVD, genomics, or a related life sciences field Experience in a regulated environment with familiarity in FDA, CE Mark, or IVD regulatory frameworks Proven ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear product requirements and commercial value propositions Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort operating in a fast-moving, early-stage environment Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr