Sr. Manager, Global Product Management, Molecular Instrumentation

We are looking for a forward-thinking and experienced leader to oversee global product management for Hologics molecular instrumentation portfolio including Panther Scalable Solution Tomcat and their supporting automation software and this leadership role you will lead the team to shape portfolio strategy and guide the long-term lifecycle plan of molecular systems for laboratory diagnostics while ensuring products deliver strong market relevance and sustained commercial success. The successful candidate brings proven expertise in managing complex product portfolios in diagnostics life sciences or medical technology and excels at translating market insights and customer needs into product solutions. This role collaborates across key cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional value and drive continuous business growth.

Job Expectations

Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management

• Drive the global product strategy and roadmap for the molecular instrumentation portfolio ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and long-range plans
• Define portfolio priorities and investment priorities across diagnostic systems automation software accessories and workflow solutions
• Lead portfolio planning forecasting alignment and capital planning in partnership with finance and commercial leadership
• Provide oversight of end-to-end product lifecycle management planning from concept through launch sustainment optimization and end of life
• Champion long term sustainability of the installed base including reliability serviceability upgrade paths total cost of ownership and customer experience
• Partner with service quality and operations teams to monitor fleet performance trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Market & Customer Insights

• Lead and conduct in partnership with internal and external stakeholders qualitative and quantitative research to deeply understand customer needs market trends and competitive landscape in molecular instrumentation automation and laboratory workflow solutions
• Translate customer workflows market trends and competitive dynamics into portfolio level strategy and product direction

Performance Analysis & Optimization

• Define KPIs analyze product performance for all molecular instrumentation and execute plans to meet/exceed defined goals
• Monitor and communicate competitive activity formulating strategic responses as needed
• Develop and implement strategic frameworks to monitor and optimize product adoption and customer experience across molecular instrumentation portfolio

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

• Serve as the internal product leader and voice of the customer inspiring and influencing cross-functional teams globally
• Cultivate and strengthen strategic partnerships with key customers and industry stakeholders championing customer advocacy initiatives and informing organizational strategy with customer insights
• Engage laboratory professionals to validate product concepts and gather actionable feedback.

Sales Enablement & Field Support

• Partner and support commercial marketing service support and other key cross-functional teams in development of effective go to market strategies sales tools and resources
• Support internal teams with product expertise for all molecular instrumentations

People Leadership and Development

• Build lead and develop a high performing molecular instrumentation global product management team
• Coach and mentor product managers to strengthen strategic thinking customer centricity and executive communication
• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement

Key Qualifications

• Educational Background:Bachelors degree in Engineering Life Sciences or related field; advanced degree (MBA PhD) preferred.
• Experience:
  • 8 years of experience in product management product marketing or related roles within diagnostics life sciences or medical technology
  • 3 years of leadership experience managing a team of professional level direct reports.
  • Demonstrated success leading a team to deliver results
  • Proven track record of effectively navigating and developing productive relationships across functions and levels of the organization including senior leadership teams.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex clinical or molecular instrumentation platforms systems or portfolios with global scope
  • In depth knowledge of molecular diagnostic laboratory instrumentation workflow and customer segments preferred
  • Strong leadership skills business and financial acumen are required
  • Excellent interpersonal communication presentation and negotiation skills for a wide variety of audiences including senior management
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Life Sciences or related field; advanced degree (MBA PhD) preferred

Behaviors:

• Customer-Centric:Self-directed focus on understanding and fulfilling internal customer needs
• Proactive:Ability to anticipate challenges and take initiative to address them
• Collaborative:Works well with team members and internal teams such as product development engineering regulatory etc.
• Adaptable:Flexible in the face of changing market conditions and customer requirements
• Integrity:Upholds the companys values and adheres to industry ethical standards especially important in in an ethical way which represents Hologic values and challenge behaviors that do not align
• Resilience:Maintains a positive attitude and strong work ethic even in challenging situations
• Networking: Builds and leverages relationships at all levels and networks both internally and externally

Additional Requirements:

• Location:San Diego CA; hybrid in office
• Travel requirements:On average 30% travel time. Ability to attend on-site corporate and field-based meetings as needed.
• Language requirements:English is our corporate language.
• Driving License: Holds a current drivers license of relevant class.