Compensation range for onsite WA applicants is $115,000-135,000 annually. All applicants are welcome to apply.

Employee benefits include: Medical (HSA & PPO), Dental, Vision, Long/Short term disability, HSA account with employer contribution, 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential.

What can I expect in this role?

AST is seeking a strategic Product Manager to join our Research and Development team. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you will play a vital role in expanding AST's product portfolio and market presence. In this cross-functional role, you will help define and execute our vision for innovative products, services, and customer experiences. This is a full-time, onsite position based at our Tacoma, Washington headquarters. If you are a passionate leader who aligns with our Mission, Vision, and Values, we invite you to apply.

What will I be doing?
• Market Intelligence: Monitor the pharma/biotech landscape, including market trends, emerging technologies, and competitor strategies, to maintain a competitive edge.
• Strategic Alignment: Identify high-value product opportunities that align with customer needs and AST's Mission, Vision, and Purpose.
• Product Strategy: Develop and execute product roadmaps with actionable goals that support AST's broader market strategies and sales targets.
• Investment & R&D: Propose capital expenditure and R&D initiatives essential for achieving long-term business objectives.
• Program Management: Direct complex development programs, maintaining full accountability for budget adherence and milestone scheduling.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Execution and R&D teams to initiate, prioritize, and manage the product development lifecycle.
• Go-to-Market Execution: Partner with Marketing, BD, and Engineering to launch products through integrated campaigns, internal training, and technical literature.
• Commercial Support: Work with Sales Engineering to craft professional proposals for standard product lines.
• Lifecycle Management: Coordinate with Quality and Engineering on change controls, product revisions, and technical updates.
• Cost Optimization: Drive value engineering initiatives with Supply Chain and Engineering to optimize product cost structures and feature sets.
• Specification Control: Manage and maintain rigorous product specifications throughout the entire project execution cycle.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate deep customer relationships to anticipate evolving needs; represent the company in industry organizations and standards committees.
• Available for 15% or more domestic and international travel.

What experience is AST looking for?
• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Industry Expertise: 5+ years in Product Management, ideally including 2+ years in the pharmaceutical sector with a solid grasp of industry-specific regulatory requirements.
• Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience in the design, manufacture, and integration of automated machinery.
• Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, exposure to 3D modeling, CFD, or animation software is highly desirable.
• Financial Acumen: A proven track record in strategic financial planning and budget management.
• Communication: Exceptional technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Agility & Leadership: Ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and motivating cross-functional teams.
• Professionalism: Demonstrated history of sound commercial judgment, high integrity, and a proactive, thorough approach to project ownership.

Benefits
• Competitive pay & bonus potential
• Health insurance
• Medical PPO and HSA health plan options available
• Employer HSA contribution
• Employer paid vision and dental
• Employer paid long/short term disability
• Continuing education assistance
• Competitive 401(K) employer match (traditional and Roth options)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holiday time available

Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test.

This is a full-time position based in Tacoma.

*All benefits listed in this post are subject to change.