Associate Director / Director of Product Management - Life Sciences

Agena BioscienceBozeman, Montana, United StatesHybrid, Onsite

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we’re passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.

The Associate Director / Director of Product Management - Life Sciences that supports our SDC business has responsibility for the strategic leadership and management of Mesa Labs' portfolio of sterility assurance consumables, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement successful product strategies that drive revenue growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and solidify Mesa Labs' leadership position in the market. The Director also leads and develops a team of product managers, scientists, and technical specialists, creating a high-performing environment that fosters innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Lead Product Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for the sterility assurance consumables portfolio, aligned with the overall company business goals and market trends. This includes defining product vision, roadmap, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success.
Market Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for new product development, product enhancement, and market expansion. Stay abreast of industry regulations, trends, and technological advancements relevant to the field of sterility assurance.
Product Development & Commercialization: Lead and manage the product development process for new and existing sterility assurance consumables, working closely with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams. Ensure that products meet customer needs, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. Lead the product commercialization process, including market launch, sales enablement, and ongoing product management.
Product Lifecycle Management: Manage the entire product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life, including product launch, market introduction, and continuous improvement.
Customer Engagement: Understand customer needs, build strong relationships with key customers, and leverage customer feedback to guide product development and improvement initiatives. Actively participate in customer visits, conferences, and trade shows to gather insights and build relationships.
Sales & Marketing Support: Work closely with sales and marketing teams to develop effective product positioning, marketing materials, and sales tools. Provide technical expertise and training to sales teams on the product portfolio.
Financial Management: Develop and manage product budgets, track product revenue and profitability, and analyze product performance to identify opportunities for optimization.
Team Management & Development: Lead and mentor a team of product managers, scientists, and technical specialists, ensuring their development and success. Create a collaborative and high-performing environment that fosters innovation and continuous improvement. Identify competence gaps and development needs to make teams fit for current and future development challenges.
Scientific Leadership: Lead scientific endeavors and product/process improvements and enhancements across the SDC portfolio. Develop a science and technology-based vision and lead exploration of new technologies, products, and applications to ensure long-term growth in selected markets and applications.
Custom Products & Services: Lead the development of a scientific affairs team into an industry-leading organization delivering custom products and testing/consulting services to meet customer’s unique and challenging requirements with sterilization, cycle development, and validation.
Acquisition & Partnerships: Lead role in acquisitions, licensing, and partnering to meet strategic objectives.
Industry Representation: Represent SDC in scientific meetings, industry conferences, and customer accounts to build relationships and promote our expertise.
Operational Excellence:
Establish Standard Work: Define standard work procedures for Product Management, R&D, Lab Testing/Contract Services Functions to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Lean 5S: Model personal Lean Philosophy 5S behaviors in creating a continuously improving, clean, well-organized and self-maintaining work environment. Work closely with team members and others to motivate and improve 5S knowledge and implementation.
SQDCM: Follow a continuous improvement approach for team accountability for achieving high performance SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, & Morale) targets through a visual work environment.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Education:

Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology) or Engineering.
Minimum 10 years of global or regional product management experience, with both upstream and downstream leadership experience.
Minimum 5 years of direct experience managing a team of product managers.
Minimum 5 years of experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., Medical Device, BioPharma, Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing).
Preferred:
Master's Degree (MBA) preferred.
Previous experience with ISO, AAMI, USP, EP, FDA 510k committees, standards, and regulations.
5 or more years' experience with sterilization.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Essential:
Self-motivated, curious mind that pushes their knowledge boundaries and is driven to learn difficult topics independently.
Strong time management skills and the ability to be highly organized and flexible to meet changing priorities. Proficient at managing multiple projects concurrently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team to foster a positive work environment.
Experience with CRM software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to teach and present product information effectively.
Preferred:
Experience with regulatory requirements, particularly in the areas of sterility assurance and product development.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to sterility assurance, such as ISO, AAMI, USP, EP, and FDA 510k guidelines.
Strong understanding of sterilization processes and technologies.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Compensation/Benefits:

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and compensation for this position. The package includes base salary, bonus, equity, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k/Match.

Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Life at Agena Bioscience

Thrive Here & What We Value1. Passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.</s> | 2. Collaborative team environment | 3. Focus on customer needs and market competition | 4. Strong written and verbal communication skills | 5. 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Commitment to safety in the workplace, valuing of diversity, and promotion of a harassmentfree environment. | 3. Adherence to company ethics, code of conduct, policies, and best practices.</s> | 3. Valuing of diversity | 4. Promotion of a harassmentfree environment</s> | Mesa Labs is passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world. | The Associate Director / Director of Product Management - Life Sciences that supports our SDC business has responsibility for the strategic leadership and management of Mesa Labs' portfolio of sterility assurance consumables, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement successful product strategies that drive revenue growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and solidify Mesa Labs' leadership position in the market. | The Director also leads and develops a team of product managers, scientists, and technical specialists, creating a high-performing environment that fosters innovation and continuous improvement. | Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.</s> | Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life</s> | Competitive wages including bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package | Flexible time off policy | Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start | Company paid life insurance, short term and long-term disability | Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts | Four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave | 401K with a 4% match on day 1 | Paid company holidays per year</s> | Dynamic environment with talented team members from different functional areas in an agile development environment. | Attend daily standup meetings, participate in code reviews, and contribute to the various design reviews and brainstorm sessions on architecture and system designs. | Stay abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and solutions in the software development field, especially for medical device development. Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance our products and processes.</s> | Medical, dental, and vision insurance options | Company paid life, accident, and short/long-term disability insurance | Three weeks' PTO that begins to accrue on Day 1 | Four weeks paid Caregiver Leave available to care for loved ones after 12 months of employment or in accordance with state leave laws | Competitive wages including bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits package | Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after starting | Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability | Four weeks paid Care Giver leave | Competitive wages including bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits package. | Three weeks paid time off | Company-paid life insurance, short term and long-term disability | 401K with a 4% match on day 19 | Paid company holidays per year.</s> | Emphasis on compliance and documentation to ensure all procurement activities are compliant with company policies, procurement guidelines, and regulatory requirements. | Collaborative mindset for working closely with other departments such as Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering.</s> | Promotion of a harassment-free environment</s> | Competitive Wages with Bonus Opportunity | Four Weeks of Paid Care Giver Leave | 1. Passionate about protecting vulnerable populations | 3. Valuing of diversity and promotion of a harassmentfree environment.</s> | Competitive wages including annual bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits package | Outstanding benefits and perks such as medical, dental, and vision insurance options, health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts, company paid life, accident, and short/long-term disability insurance | Four weeks paid Caregiver Leave available to care for loved ones after 12 months of employment or in accordance with state leave laws</s> | 1. Competitive wages, including annual bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package. | 2. Outstanding Benefits and Perks, such as medical, dental and vision Insurance options, Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts, Company paid life, accident and short/longterm disability insurance, Three (3) weeks’ PTO that begins to accrue on Day 1, Paid sick leave up to 48 hours per year, Nine (9) paid company holidays per year, 401(k) plan with 4% company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1. | 3. Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life. | 4. Four (4) weeks paid Caregiver Leave available to care for your loved ones after 12 months of employment or in accordance with state leave laws. | 5. Onsite gym (Bozeman facility). | 6. Overtime opportunities.</s>