Director - Molecular & Cellular Biology Solutions
Director - Molecular & Cellular Biology SolutionsLocation: San jose, CAWhat You Will Be DoingProduct Management & Lifecycle OwnershipOwn end-to-end product lifecycle:Concept → Development → Launch → Post-launch optimizationLead product roadmap strategy aligned with corporate goalsManage:Development timelinesTechnical risksVendor coordinationResource allocationDrive:Market researchBusiness case development (NPV, ROI)New product proposalsConduct product line reviews + post-launch performance optimizationMarket Strategy & Growth LeadershipAct as domain expert in molecular & cellular biology marketsAnalyze:Market trendsCompetitive landscapeEmerging technologiesBuild business cases for growth initiatives:New productsMarket expansionIn-licensing / acquisitionsPresent Go/No-Go decisions to senior leadershipTeam Leadership (High Impact Area)Lead and mentor a team of product managersDrive:PerformanceStrategic alignmentExecution excellenceManage multiple product lines simultaneouslyGuide team through:Complex product development challengesCross-functional coordinationStrategic Partnerships & Business ExpansionIdentify and evaluate:PartnershipsSponsored research programsAcquisition opportunitiesDefine collaboration frameworks and requirementsAlign external opportunities with internal capabilitiesNegotiate contracts and track partnership performanceMarketing & Commercial ExecutionPartner with Sales to:Set budgetsAchieve revenue targetsDevelop:Go-to-market strategiesMarketing campaignsLead generation initiativesCreate:Sales enablement tools (brochures, application notes, digital content)Deliver training to internal teams & distributorsTrack campaign performance & ROI optimizationIndustry RepresentationRepresent company at:Industry eventsScientific conferencesTechnical meetingsExperience You Will NeedCore Experience18+ years in product marketing (life sciences / biotech)10+ years leading teams (senior product/marketing professionals)Proven success in:Product roadmap developmentCommercial growth strategiesMarket expansionTechnical / Domain ExpertiseDeep knowledge in:Molecular biology techniques:PCR / qPCRCloningDNA purificationAdvanced areas:Viral delivery systemsCell & gene therapyProtein expression👉 Must understand:ApplicationsMarket needsCompetitive landscapeBusiness & Strategy SkillsStrong business acumen (P&L thinking, market fit)Experience building:Financial modelsGrowth strategiesAbility to:Translate science → commercial strategyLeadership & Soft SkillsProven ability to:Lead senior teamsInfluence cross-functional stakeholdersStrong:Communication & presentation skillsAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingAbility to:Work in complex, fast-changing environmentsBuild relationships across all levelsEducationBS/BA requiredMS or PhD strongly preferred Skill Matrix Must-Have18+ years in life sciences product marketing10+ years team leadershipDeep molecular biology expertise (PCR, cloning, etc.)Product lifecycle ownership (end-to-end)Strong market strategy & growth experienceDOE-level thinking (not lab, but analytical decision making)Cross-functional leadership Nice-to-HaveCell & gene therapy / viral delivery expertiseExperience in partnerships / M&A / licensingGlobal product strategy exposureStrong photonics/genomics exposureExperience in high-growth biotech environments