Head of Product Management- REMOTE

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Join our mission as our next Global Product Manager, Immunoassays . The Global Product Manager, Immunoassays will be part of the Clinical Laboratory business unit driving product portfolio strategy, overseeing commercialization activities of new/refreshed products, and lifecycle management for specific areas of the VITROS immunodiagnostics assay portfolio. This individual serves as the champion for their product portfolio, and partners cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to deliver products that meet customer needs and achieve business growth targets. The desired candidate possesses strong analytical and strategic thinking, a focus on customer experience, and the ability to execute in a regulated environment. The Global Product Manager will drive needed business planning efforts including developing marketing product concepts, business cases, marketing plans, launch plans, and global marketing tools, supporting product quality escalations and mitigation efforts, addressing supply constraints, and identifying product improvement opportunities. Develops product/portfolio strategy based on full assessment of current market trends, customer needs and competition and sets prioritization based on business needs and impact.

Portfolio Needs: Defines and validates target customer needs (from Regional Marketing input and market research) and translates the needs into product portfolio opportunities.

Business Cases: Develops business cases for new product development projects.

New Product Development: Demonstrates deep understanding of customer needs, the market, and the competition through voice of customer (VOC) and other market research.

Concept Development: Defines concepts for new products and/or services based on customer input, competitive analysis, and market assessment.

Influences critical trade-off decisions to ensure new products best meet customer needs and provide relevant differentiation.

Planning & Execution: Leads a wide range of commercial launch planning and execution activities in close collaboration with global and regional marketing partners, including developing product value proposition and positioning.

Messaging & Tools: Aligns with Marketing Communications, Downstream Marketing & Training organizations to develop best-in-class messaging, tools, and communications to drive product uptake and brand equity.

Collaborates with Medical & Scientific Affairs to drive a publication strategy in support of new products and the product portfolio.

Bachelor's degree required, with degree focus in biosciences or bioengineering strongly preferred.

Product Management Experience: Minimum 3 years global product management experience, preferably in medical device or diagnostics industry.

Travel: 20% Domestic and/or international travel required.

Preferred: MBA (or equivalent business education in marketing or finance) strongly preferred.

Internal Customers: Commercial / Sales, R&D, Global Services Organization, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Medical, Scientific and Clinical Affairs, IT, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations, Procurement, Project Management Organization

External Customers: Customers, suppliers, external development partners, professional and trade associations

Hybrid office environment. Must have the discipline, organization skills, and self-motivation to work autonomously and collectively with internal team members that are office or remotely based.

No strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 30% of time in meetings, working with team, or talking on the phone, 70% of the time at the desk on computer, doing analytical work. Travel up to 20% domestic and global including airplane, automobile, or train.

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary range for this position is $117,000 to $153,000 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays. QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io #LI-Remote

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