Product Manager of Cytogenetics

Agilent is a leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets. The company provides laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise, enabling customers to gain the insights they seek. Agilent’s expertise and trusted collaboration give them the highest confidence in our solutions.

Agilent’s Diagnostics & Genomics Division has a history of developing high-quality, vibrant, and profitable product offerings, and we are looking for a Product Manager / Senior Product Manager to join our high-performance Human & Reproductive Genetics Team. The Product Manager – Cytogenetics will be responsible for managing our market-leading chromosomal microarray product portfolio with a focus on development and execution of strategies to continue to grow Agilent’s successful microarray business in the clinical cytogenetics market space.

• Strategically evaluate new product opportunities and identify synergies with other Agilent products.
• Develop and execute portfolio product marketing strategies to achieve stated revenue, profitability and market share objectives.
• Develop novel product launch strategies and implement launch plans.
• Define pricing strategy, product positioning and configuration to ensure the best possible performance versus business goals.
• Set product-pricing strategies including discount structures, and manage those strategies in conjunction with market dynamics and target markets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners from other Agilent groups including marketing from other business units, R&D, manufacturing, and sales to achieve business objectives.
• Work with KOLs to drive market penetration in specific application areas including prenatal, postnatal, and IVF.
• Work with the Launch Excellence Team to develop programs and collateral material for New Product Introductions and for on-market products.
• Define training and content requirements for products and programs.
• Drive the product/marketing message through all communication channels.
• Participate in key sales situations for the product.

• BS in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology; related discipline or equivalent.
• 6+ years’ experience in marketing life science or diagnostic products, with at least 3 years of Product Management experience as well as cytogenetic experience in career history.
• Experience in molecular diagnostics or regulated environments.
• The ideal candidate will bring a very strong cytogenetics background to the table; experience with aCGH products is a plus.
• Demonstrated use of marketing skills and market knowledge to define and commercialize products that result in business success.
• Strong advocate for customer-driven product development.
• Demonstrate ability to develop marketing plans that align with strategic objectives.
• Ability to work independently; to plan, prioritize workload, schedule time, assess and solve problems.
• High proficiency in pricing and forecasting.
• Must exhibit strategic thinking, teamwork, creativity, planning and organization, and flexibility.
• Strong analytical and decision making skills.
• Experience in working with global markets/customers.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and comfortable presenting to high level audiences both internally and externally.
• Must have flexibility in working hours and available for 25% business travel.