Product Manager Analytical Instrumentation

Are you interested in driving the sales, adoption and use of cutting edge, innovative products and analytical instruments? Do you thrive on defining market strategies, product positioning, training sales teams on new products and spending time in the field with front line sales representatives to meet with customers and key decision makers? Do you get excited about the advancement of scientific research? If you answered yes, yes, yes, then we'd love to discuss our Product Manager, Scientific Analytical Instrumentation role with you!A Snapshot of What You'll Do:The Product Manager is responsible for the economic success of their product(s) over the entire product life cycle. The Product Manager plays a central role in the company and is responsible for:Providing products and solutions in line with the market requirementsMaintaining responsibility over budget, price, and cost of the productsCombining market and product knowledge to ensure the most appropriate product placementThe Impact You'll Make:The Product Manager is a self-starter who has excellent leadership skills, product knowledge, and engages with inter-company teams to drive successful initiatives. Job duties include:Coordinating all measures concerning the product or product portfolio, within the company and with external partners, in order to achieve the highest sales and contribution margins.Providing product-specific basic, technological, market, application, and service knowledge to support sales, customers, internal departments, and cooperation partnersMonitoring the market and competitionLeading the strategic planning of the product portfolio in coordination with the Business Area ManagerParticipating in R&D projects by drawing up frameworks and NPV calculations and participating in reviews as a member of the steering boardDefining specifications for the continuous improvement and further development of the product and accessory portfolioEvaluating ideas for the improvement of products with regard to their effectiveness in the marketMaking decisions regarding the development of applications, development of new markets and applications, development of norms, standards, and approvals for the productsDefining prices for products, accessories, and services in coordination with the Business Area ManagerPlanning of and working on product launches, marketing campaigns, and promotional activities in cooperation with Technical Marketing Manager (TMM) and salesCreating and preparing the content, performing, and follow-up work of and for sales trainings, supported by "International Training Coordination"Supporting the strategically important customers in coordination with Sales/Key Account ManagementConducting worldwide instrument presentations as support for sales at customer sitesParticipating at seminars and exhibitions, if necessary content-related participation and presence at the boothCreating and approving internal sales documents (sales guides, sales presentations, training materials, competitor guides, etc.)Approving and, if necessary, assisting with creation of customer documents (brochures, press releases, customer presentations, pharma qualifications) and other technical or application documentsOrganizing and coordinating a possible delivery stop of productsMonitoring the sales budget and, if necessary, initiating sales promotion measuresPlanning of the sales and marketing budget annually in coordination with the Business Area ManagerThe position essentially requires up to 30% overnight travel domestically and internationallyAll other duties as assignedEducation and Experience You'll Need:The Product Manager requires a combination of technical education, business understanding and good communication skills. This role requires the following:6-8 years of experience in international product management or sales of analytical instrumentationAnalytical and structured work experience with a high level of initiativeExposure to business management conceptsStrong presentation and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentPreferred skills, but not required include:Master's Degree in the field of Material Sciences, Chemistry, Physics or related fieldPh.D. in Science, Engineering or a related fieldMasters in Business AdministrationMulti-lingualSkills & Competencies We Look For:The Product Manager will possess strong product knowledge, industry knowledge, technical expertise and soft skills to engage with customers, including:AccountabilityTakes responsibility for all work activities and personal actionsFollows through on commitments, and acknowledges and learns from mistakesCommitmentActs according to the principles, vision and values of the organizationShows support and enthusiasm in their work assignmentsCommunicationDemonstrates the ability to clearly get a point acrossShows acumen in writing, listening, and reading comprehensionDependabilityShows up to work on time and is fully utilized and accounted for during work hoursIs relied upon and available when additional time and effort is requiredIntegrityBehaves honorably and ethically, is truthful and can be trustedUses sound judgement in decision makingProblem SolvingEffectively identifies issues and evaluates optionsSeeks guidance to resolve issues in the best interest of the organizationQualityWorks to the highest of quality standards by identifying problems, testing and checking their work, and paying close attention to detailLooks for ways to improve quality within their work areaTeamworkWorks effectively in interdepartmental and inter-company teamsUnderstands their role in a workgroupTechnical ExpertiseDemonstrates depth of knowledge and skills, and applies technical expertiseLooks for opportunities to advance their technical skillsTime ManagementAbility to achieve desired results within given time framesDecides between conflicting priorities or seeks guidanceWho we are:Anton Paar's high-precision instruments help our customers develop every-day products from your shampoo to your shoes, your lunch and favorite beverages, your computer and medication, jet engines, batteries and the pavement on which you commute every day. We help Fortune 500 companies of almost every industry sector, start-ups, and leading universities conduct their research and quality control.Owned by the charitable Santner Foundation, our investment into R&D is unmatched and leads to industry-leading products. We maintain fiscal stability and independence so we can handle today's and tomorrow's challenges, and aim to provide meaningful, long-term workplaces for all employees. Anton Paar is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and operates worldwide.What We Do:Anton Paar QuantaTec manufactures instruments for characterization of powders and porous materials using techniques like physisorption, chemisorption, gas pycnometry, mercury intrusion porosimetry, capillary flow porometry amongst others.Supervision ExercisedThis role is an individual contributor who participates in multiple projects and cross functional teams and does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.Physical Requirements & Working ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, observe, communicate and handle items such as computers, machinery and other equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.Position requires the ability to obtain a Passport for international travel.In regards to organizational issues, the employee will comply with the regulations set forward in the Anton Paar Employee Handbook, except if otherwise stated.Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to: age, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, sickle cell trait, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.