Strategic Product Manager

Merck Group$128K — $192K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or Business; 5+ years in product management.
  • Proven track record in leading business strategies and product development with a customer focus.
  • Master's degree, MBA, or PhD; 10+ years in Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical industry preferred.
  • Strong analytical and digital capabilities for interpreting market data and leveraging digital tools.
  • Ability to collaborate and influence across a complex international network.
  • Proven capacity to thrive in fast-paced environments while managing multiple projects independently.
  • Demonstrates innovative mindset and strong business acumen, especially in BioProcessing applications.

Responsibilities

  • Shape product and portfolio strategy for the clarification portfolio.
  • Own the mid- to long-term strategic vision in alignment with market dynamics.
  • Develop and execute strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and portfolio growth.
  • Translate market intelligence into actionable roadmaps and investment decisions.
  • Manage cross-functional initiatives from product development to market introduction.
  • Craft compelling value propositions and marketing collateral for competitive environments.
  • Define go-to-market plans and analyze competitor activity and market trends.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Retirement contributions
  • Performance-based bonuses available
  • Other employment perks offered
Full Job Description
Your Role:

You will join a highly visible global team focused on shaping product and portfolio strategy for the clarification portfolio, driving integrated business management and next-generation biopharmaceutical production technologies. You will own the mid- to long-term strategy in your area, guided by deep insights into global market dynamics, customer needs, and business opportunities. You will lead the development and execution of strategies that prioritize customer satisfaction and portfolio growth. You will translate market intelligence into actionable roadmaps, business cases, and investment decisions. You will manage cross-functional initiatives from product development through market introduction, ensuring alignment with senior leadership.

You will craft compelling value propositions, market positioning, and launch collateral that enable rapid wins in competitive landscapes. You will collaborate with R&D, Strategy, Commercial, Pricing, and Controlling to optimize the lifecycle of the portfolio. You will define go-to-market plans and continuously monitor competitor activity, market trends, and customer feedback and will interact with customers. You will prepare presentations for sponsors and senior management to secure buy-in for strategic investments. You will thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, balancing multiple projects with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. This role involves limited domestic and international travel.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in any Science, Engineering or Business discipline; 5+ years of experience in product management.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • You have a proven track record in leading business strategies, product development, and go-to-market initiatives with a customer-centric mindset.
  • Master's degree, MBA, or PhD; 10+ years professional experience, preferably in Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical industry.
  • You bring strong analytical and digital capabilities, including the ability to build and interpret business and market data and to use digital tools efficiently.
  • You can influence and collaborate across a complex international network of functions and stakeholders to drive decisions.
  • You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with a high degree of independence.
  • You demonstrate an innovative, proactive mindset and strong business acumen, with familiarity in BioProcessing applications relevant to biopharmaceutical processing.


Pay Range for this position: $128,300-$192,500

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

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