Job Summary:
The Senior Director of Product Management and Product Marketing will lead and develop a team of product managers and product marketing managers. Reporting directly to the VP of Product Management & Marketing, this individual will play a critical role in executing the strategic vision set by executive leadership while ensuring high-level execution and cross-functional collaboration.This role requires a strong, dynamic leader who can mentor and develop a high-performing team while aligning product management and marketing initiatives with business objectives.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in product marketing, a strategic mindset, and a passion for team building. While experience in in vivo oncology is a plus, the ability to translate complex scientific offerings into compelling commercial narratives is essential.This is fully remote position.
Responsiblities:
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and mentor a team of Product Managers and Product Marketing Managers ensuring alignment with company objectives.- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and execution, ensuring the team has the skills, resources, and support needed to succeed.- Partner with the VP of Product Management & Marketing to ensure that all product and marketing initiatives align with a broader corporate vision.- Advocate for team needs while ensuring alignment with commercial, R&D, and marketing leadership.
Product & Portfolio Strategy Execution
- Execute go-to-market strategies and product portfolio plans in alignment with the broader strategic roadmap set by executive leadership.- Oversee the prioritization and execution of product and service development initiatives, ensuring timely and market-driven decisions.- Guide competitive intelligence and market analysis, ensuring that strategic recommendations are data-driven and actionable.- Ensure that all product management and product marketing efforts are fully integrated with business development and sales strategies.
Marketing & Commercial Execution
- Oversee the development of differentiated positioning and messaging frameworks, ensuring Crown Bioscience’s services are well-articulated in the market.- Work closely with regional commercial teams to ensure marketing strategies effectively support sales efforts across global markets.- Ensure scientific and technical accuracy in all marketing and sales enablement materials by collaborating with R&D and scientific communications teams.- Develop cross-functional execution plans, confirming seamless coordination between product management, marketing, and sales teams.Cross-Functional Collaboration & Internal Influence- Work closely with R&D, operations, commercial, and marketing teams to drive alignment across portfolio and service offerings.- Support customer engagement initiatives in collaboration with sales and scientific teams, with consistent messaging and a high-impact market presence.- Establish best practices in team operations and reporting, enabling visibility into key KPIs for leadership.- Able to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in life science related field or marketing - 10+ years of experience in product management and/or product marketing within life sciences, biotech, CROs, or a related field.- 5+ years of experience in leadership role- Strong understanding of oncology drug development, particularly preclinical models and translational research- Proven track record in leading and developing teams, with an emphasis on mentorship, skill-building, and executional excellence.- Deep expertise in market positioning, messaging, and commercialization strategies for complex scientific services.- Ability to drive alignment across cross-functional teams while ensuring execution remains consistent with high-level corporate objectives.
Preferred Requirements:
- An advanced degree or MBA is preferred- Experience in in vivo oncology highly desirableCrown Bioscience is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Crown Bioscience is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
