Marketing Director, Gene Expression

Job title: Marketing Director, Gene Expression

About the Role Bio-Rad's Gene Expression franchise is a large, core business supporting a diverse customer base and range of applications across market segments. The Director, Product Management for Gene Expression will be responsible for platforms and consumables portfolios and accountable for the annual and long-term financial performance of the business. The Director will work with Marketing Communications, Commercial Marketing and Global Commercial functions to ensure portfolio success through go-to-market execution aligned to target markets and customer segments. The position is based in Hercules, California and reports to the Vice President, Marketing.

What You'll Do

• Lead a team of product managers to meet annual, global fiscal targets and business goals.
• Set and communicate strategy, manage on-market business, and drive new product development by prioritizing projects across the portfolio.
• Ensure commercial alignment to pricing strategies and revenue plans through collaboration with Life Science Business and Commercial leadership.
• Direct voice-of-customer and market research initiatives to drive development priorities, product positioning, and sales enablement tools.
• Lead, influence and empower cross-functional teams through the product development process, balancing time-to-market with market viability.
• Work with Business Development and Corporate Development to manage inorganic growth and partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate with Market Development and across the organization to drive utility of on-market products for emerging applications.
• Interface with senior management internally and externally.

What We're Looking For

• Advanced degree in molecular biology or equivalent experience; MBA a plus.
• 10+ years of product management in life science and/or clinical diagnostics with direct involvement in defining and directing product development activities; minimum 3 years of direct employee management.
• Demonstrated history of successfully developing and managing products in life science, ideally with focus on single cell and/or antibody discovery.
• Deep knowledge and experience supporting and marketing to Biopharma, CRO/CRO organizations.
• Professional manner and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams; strong planning, organizational, analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong public speaking skills to represent the company at external meetings, conferences, and organizations.

Nice to Have

• Experience with inorganic growth opportunities and partnerships (Business Development).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $207,800–$281,600 annually. Eligible for a variable annual bonus based on objective achievement and company performance.
• Benefits include medical plans, free HSA funds, fertility stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k with profit sharing, employee stock purchase program, enhanced mental health platform, learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges, paid time off, ERGs, and more.