Restek is looking for a bold, experienced product leader to own our Liquid Chromatography and Sample Preparation portfolios from long-term vision to day-to-day commercial performance. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of deep technical expertise and business strategy.
You'll lead a team of Product Management professionals, drive new product incubation, and act as the connective tissue between R&D, Sales, Marketing, and customers worldwide. If you're energized by building portfolios that matter and want to do it at a company where every employee is an owner read on.
What You'll OwnLC & Sample Preparation Portfolio- Define the LC/SP vision, long-term strategy, and product roadmap - managing the full lifecycle from inception to obsolescence.
- Drive cross-functional alignment with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Applications, Customer Service, and Operations.
- Lead global pricing strategy, maintain up-to-date price lists, and take all necessary action to maximize profitability.
- Own regular internal reporting on product line health, presenting actionable insights to leadership.
- Manage Restek's representation at domestic and international conferences and exhibitions.
- Develop and manage strategic goals, planning, and operating budgets for your assigned area.
New Product Development & Incubation- Own the go-to-market strategy for new products, driving execution through the full product development process.
- Identify unmet customer needs; develop market requirements with clear financial justification including ROI and margin contribution.
- Communicate directly with customers to build intimate understanding of decision-maker business issues.
- Partner with Product Marketing to develop resonating value propositions and positioning for new products.
- Plan, prepare, and present product launch strategies and plans.
People Leadership- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Management professionals with clear expectations and regular feedback.
- Foster a trusting, inclusive, and high-performance team environment.
- Support growth and capability building; hold team members accountable and remove barriers to their best work.
What You BringEducation & Experience- Bachelor's degree in a science or business-related field required; Master's in science or MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in product management, sales, marketing, or a combination thereof.
- 10+ years of global experience in the chromatography consumables market, with demonstrated direct ownership of LC and sample preparation portfolios.
- Proven track record of managing LC and Sample Preparation product lines end-to-end, including successful product introductions.
- Deep understanding of one or more key markets: Pharmaceutical, Environmental, Food, or Clinical/ClinTox.
- Track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing people or a department.
Skills & Abilities- Ability to blend business and technical acumen - and translate a bold vision into reality.
- Strong customer orientation; ability to think like a customer and champion their needs internally.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven ability to build consensus across diverse, global stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, strategic planning, and business development skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
- Creative, innovative, and culturally sensitive approach to problem solving.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 4-8 weeks per year.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database tools).
