Associate Portfolio Commercialization Manager

Job Summary:

Zymo Research is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Commercialization Team! At Zymo Research Associate Portfolio Commercialization Managers support the growth and adoption of our scientific product portfolios by helping translate innovations into customer-facing strategies and executing commercialization activities.

This role emphasizes hands-on execution: developing and implementing marketing plans enabling sales and distributors collecting customer insights (VOC) and representing Zymo at trade shows and events. Associates also contribute to go-to-market execution ensuring successful product positioning and adoption.

Join us in making a meaningful impact!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Market Execution

• Build and execute marketing plans and campaigns to support assigned products.
• Develop product collateral presentations and sales tools in collaboration with internal marketing teams.
• Support launches with tactical execution across digital events and distributor channels.
• Contribute to go-to-market (GTM) strategies and execution to ensure strong adoption of new and existing products.

Training & Sales Enablement

• Train sales teams distributors and internal staff on product positioning applications and competitive advantages.
• Create sales enablement tools (presentations FAQs battle cards brochures) to drive effective customer engagement.
• Serve as a point of contact for distributor inquiries related to assigned product lines.

Customer Engagement

• Represent Zymo at trade shows conferences workshops and customer meetings.
• Collect Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback and translate it into actionable insights for senior strategists.
• Support customer-facing presentations and technical discussions in collaboration with senior team members.

Market & Competitive Insight

• Monitor competitive activity track industry trends and provide summaries to senior Portfolio Commercialization Managers.
• Conduct basic market research to support campaign execution and opportunity assessments.
• Document and communicate insights that inform portfolio and innovation strategies.

Education and Experience:

• BS in life sciences (molecular biology biochemistry or related field) with at least 2 years of research experience OR MS/PhD in a life sciences discipline.
• MBA valued but not required.
• Strong technical background required to effectively translate scientific concepts into customer-facing strategies.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to engage both technical and commercial audiences.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% for trade shows conferences and customer-facing events.
• Self-starter with ability to execute tactical plans and contribute to go-to-market strategies.

About Us:

Since its inception in 1994 Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative reliable and high-quality research tools and products. Whether its DNA RNA epigenetics microbiomics protein or yeast-based research our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register inand named a Top Workplace USA in 2023 Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive feel connected and are inspired by their work. If you are passionate about contributing to scientific advancement and want to be part of an exceptional team in a dynamic growing company wed love to hear from you!

Compensation Benefits and Perks:

The estimated base compensation range for this position is $66000 $85000 per year at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer if applicable and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation including geographic location experience knowledge skills abilities and other job permitted factors.

Zymo Research also offers competitive benefits and perks including:

• Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance Coverages
• EAP Sessions
• Vacation Time plus Company Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Generous 401(K) with matching
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Complimentary fruit snacks and beverages
• Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays
• Complimentary EV Charging

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex age color race religion marital status national origin ancestry sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression physical & mental disability medical condition genetic information military and veteran status or any other protected status as defined by federal state or local law.

Location:

Onsite Zymo Research Operations 2911 Dow Ave. Tustin CA 92780

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