Senior Product Manager
Rohnert Park, CA - USA
Job Summary
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JOB TITLE: Senior Product Manager
REPORTING TO: Director of Product Management
LOCATION: Rohnert Park CA
Who is IDEX Health & Science (IH&S)
As a business unit of IDEX Corporation IH&S has a long history of driving growth in life sciences and healthcare by embracing innovation and redefining the supplier-customer relationship. The work we do every day allows us to discover key insights and break new ground to create some of the most meaningful technologies that have a lasting impact on companies industries and society. One of business segments is called Life Science Optics and we are looking to add more talent to the team.
IDEX HEALTH & SCIENCE LLC:
IDEX Health & Science is the global leader in life science fluidics microfluidics and optics offering a three-fold advantage to customers by bringing optofluidic paths to life with strategic partnerships solutions and expertise. As one of the few companies in the world with component sub-system and application-level experts IDEX Health & Science helps instrument developers solve the most demanding fluidic and optical challenges in a wide array of applications. With over 1200 employees around the world we believe partnership will change the way the world innovates leading to new technologies that improve our health protect our planet and enrich our lives. For more information visit:
Our formula for success is simple. We work hard to maintain a culture where you can own your work; you are encouraged to try new ideas in a collaborative environment; and you can apply your skillset to enable our clients to gain a competitive advantage in their own market. At IDEX Health & Science you have the opportunity to work with a great group of people mentor others and build a great future.
SUMMARY
The Product Manager will own the full lifecycle of our degassing hardware productsfrom earlystage ideation and customer discovery through development launch commercial growth maturity management and endoflife planning. This role requires a strategic commercially minded leader who can translate market needs and technical insights into a clear product roadmap that drives sustained profitable growth.
As the central point of accountability for product strategy roadmap prioritization pricing and portfolio optimization the Product Manager will work crossfunctionally with Commercial Operations Engineering and other partners to ensure product success from concept to retirement. Responsibilities include market and competitive analysis customer advocacy business case development for new products and services and ongoing performance evaluation to guide investment decisions.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong sense of ownership proactive problemsolving and the ability to navigate complex situations with confidence. Exceptional communication skills and consistent followthrough are essential as this role interfaces frequently with internal stakeholders executive leadership and customers. This is a position for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment brings structure to complex challenges and is passionate about creating innovative solutions that deliver measurable customer and business value.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and or abilities required.
- Own the full product lifecycle for the degassing hardware portfolio including roadmap development requirement definition prioritization and execution of key growth and optimization initiatives.
- Lead crossfunctional collaboration with Project Management Operations Engineering Quality and Finance on all New Product Development (NPD) efforts including early concept exploration business case creation value proposition development pricing strategy and commercialization planning.
- Conduct rigorous VoiceofCustomer (VOC) research market needs analysis and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities define product requirements and inform strategic decisions.
- Analyze market landscapes and competitive offerings to guide positioning differentiation and longterm product strategy.
- Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop and execute gotomarket plans launch strategies sales tools training materials and promotional content that effectively support adoption and growth.
- Monitor and report product performance across key metricsincluding revenue margin price realization forecast accuracy quality indicators and customer satisfactionand recommend actions to improve results.
- Create maintain and update product documentation including commercial datasheets application notes competitive battlecards user guides and technical collateral.
- Provide pre and postsales support in collaboration with Applications Sales and Customer Service teams ensuring clear communication timely issue resolution and a positive customer experience.
- Lead annual pricing and portfolio review processes including segmentation 80/20 analysis SKU rationalization and pricing strategy updates to support sustained profitable growth.
- Develop a deep understanding of competitor strategies technologies and roadmap directions to proactively identify risks gaps and opportunities.
- Ensure prompt transparent communication and followthrough on requests and escalations from Operations Commercial and other internal stakeholders.
- Maintain clear timely project and portfolio documentation including status updates decision logs risks assumptions and crossfunctional communication records.
- Drive alignment across teams by facilitating discussions clarifying ambiguous inputs resolving conflicts and ensuring the right decisions are made and documented.
- Champion customer advocacy and product quality consistently representing customer needs within the organization and ensuring product changes improvements or endoflife activities reflect market expectations.
- Support strategic planning activities contributing insights on market trends customer needs technology shifts and portfolio evolution to shape longterm product direction.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors degree preferably in a technical field (engineering sciences)
- 4 years of technical sales product management/marketing applications/engineering experience
- Experience with hardware applications a strong preference
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word); ability to quickly learn and navigate the companys ERP system to track productlevel details.
- Experience in product development or related functions such as sales marketing applications engineering or operations; crossfunctional exposure is a strong plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities with exceptional attention to detail and followthrough.
- Robust analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to interpret data identify trends and recommend actions.
- Technical aptitude and willingness to become a subjectmatter expert on company products applications and markets.
- Ability to research and develop datadriven business cases for new products applications and portfolio decisions.
- Collaborative working style demonstrating effectiveness in team environments and in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% including customer visits conferences vendor meetings or internal site visits.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be U.S. Persons as defined in these regulations. Generally a U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent resident or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.
Total Rewards:
The compensation target for this position is $150000 depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance-based bonus plan.
Benefits Package
Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include Health benefits 401(k) retirement savings program with company match PTO and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race color religion creed genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status age national origin disability protected veteran status or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal state or local laws.
Attention Applicants:If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete
any part of the application process please let us know. Likewise if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at for assistance with accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire about the status of an application.
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people our culture and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world
Total Rewards
The compensation range for this position is $109800.00 - $164600.00 depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.Benefits Package
Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits 401(k) retirement savings program with company match PTO and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race color religion creed genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status age national origin disability protected veteran status or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal state or local laws.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process please let us if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.
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