COMPANY SUMMARY: The company is mid-sized company specializing in the
development and manufacture of innovative products serving the life
science research market. The company currently offers more than 2,000
products designed to facilitate gene expression and analysis, gene
cloning, PRC analysis and many other molecular biology techniques used
in developmental genetics, cellular biology, cancer research,
antisense DNA research, genome mapping, neurobiology, oncology and
several other areas. The company is very technology oriented and
places great emphasis on quality, innovation, fiscal stability and
responsiveness and responsibility towards customers and the community.
JOB SUMMARY: This Product Manager will be responsible for sales
revenue and growth of specific product lines which may include any of
the following: gene expression products, functional analysis
products, protein expression products or general gene reporter
products. Due to its considerable growth rate, the company offers
substantial advancement for suitably qualified applicants.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Technology licensing.
· Produce line strategic development.
· Alliance building and maintenance.
· Market research.
· Competitor analysis.
· Sales/distributor training and support
· Management of the transfer of new products from research and
development to operations.
· Development of global launch platforms and product positioning
strategies.
· Satisfying revenue growth targets and specific product lines.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and experience:
· BA(S), MA(S), or Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, cellular
biology or virology from an accredited institution either domestic
U.S. or foreign with preference given to candidates with molecular
biology background.
· Business training or experience in product management with
preference given to candidates with an MBA in a relevant discipline.
· 3-5 years of technical experience in molecular biology with
preference being given to candidates with directly-related work
experience in companies which product molecular biology kits and
reagents.
· Minimum of two years of directly-relevant product management
experience with preference being given to candidates with product
management experience both domestic and international in scope.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
· Knowledge of modern molecular biology, cell biology and biochemical
techniques and their use in both research and academic environments.
· Good leadership and communication skills along with good analytical
skills are essential.
· Candidates with exceptional detail-orientation are particularly
sought after.
· Must possess excellent communications skills to interface with
scientists both within and without the organization. This includes
excellent proficiency in English (both written and verbal) and in the
use of the scientific literature
· Computer literacy to include operation of a Personal Computer (IBM
clone and/or Mac); proficiency in the use of the Internet.
· Knowledge of and experience in GMP/GLP environments.
· Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in an expedient and
decisive manner.
· Must have sufficient emotional maturity and fortitude to flourish in
an environment with constantly changing workloads and work
requirements and must evolve with the position.
If you have an interest in this or other opportunities, please send us
your resume/CV as an Attached File to an email or send by mail/FAX to
RS&A to the attention of Ann Rathbun, Managing Director. All
correspondence is held in strict confidence.
Rathbun, Sapir & Associates
P.O. Box 2337
Sedona, AZ 86339-2337 * USA
(520) 203-0074 Office (520) 203-0075 FAX
E-mail: rathbun at sedona.net
