Sr. Product Manager - Pharma / Partnerships (Hybrid-Aliso Viejo or Remote, USA)

Compensation:  $140,000 - $150,000 per year. You are eligible to a Short-Term Incentive Plan with the target at 7.5% of your annual earnings, terms and conditions apply.

Sr. Product Manager - Pharma / Partnerships (Hybrid-Aliso Viejo or Remote, USA)

Job Overview: 

The Senior Product Manager, Pharma / Partnerships is responsible for product management activities related to Ambry’s pharma services business and outside partnerships, serving as a subject matter expert on market needs, competitive landscape, in opportunity assessment and the development of sales support collateral.  This role will further scope responsibility for Ambry's sample collection kits - a key client experience touch point - and includes oversight of sustaining activities for existing configurations as well as the assessment of business cases, client needs and design requirements for new kit / BOM development.

Essential Functions:

• Collect and analyze competitive intel, market dynamics, and customer feedback
• Liaise with the research and development departments to communicate customer needs based on competitive and market research
• Develop short term and longer-term pharma services strategy, identifying new opportunities addressable by the Ambry product portfolio
• Develop overall marketing strategy to achieve revenue and growth targets
• Lead strategy, planning and execution for trade shows and conferences
• Establishes product positioning and messaging
• Develop sales tools and promotional materials
• Partner with Business Development and R&D to develop KOL engagements and the creation of relevant whitepapers/publications/presentations.
• Partner with Corporate Marketing and Communications team to develop high impact web, PR and social media content
• Partner with Client Support, Quality / Regulatory, Supply Chain and other functions to manage sample collection kits and BOM configurations, including requests for kit development / updates
• Travel up to 15%
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience with the majority working in a product management function
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, which includes 2-3 years of experience in product management or product development
• Prior experience in product management for a service organization in the pharma, clinical and/or life science field
• Experience working in a regulated commercial environment
• Demonstrated success defining and launching products and/or services
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or molecular diagnostics industry.
• Experience in highly complex and competitive markets
• Demonstrates advanced capability within the following key areas:
  - Customer, product, and market Insights: Ability to understand, integrate and synthesize insights across customers, competitors, therapeutic or business areas and markets to inform customer-centric business decisions
  - Financial acumen: Ability to use financial information and capabilities to inform investment decisions, manage external partners and budgets, and drive sound business decisions
  - Value creation: Ability to develop and communicate the unique value and promise that Ambry products and solutions provide to its customers
  - Business strategy: Ability to make choices and identify key metrics to deliver measurable customer and financial objectives that drive business forward
  - Account marketing and partnerships: Ability to identify, develop and maximize effective working relationships with customers and partners to gain alignment on customer needs and optimize business and customer outcomes
• Deep analytical, interpersonal, and strategic capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Strong presentation skills
• Displays keen attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Ability to translate complex scientific concepts to compelling commercial messaging
• Strong focus on customer needs – committed to delving deep into the challenges they present or experience

Preferred: 

• MBA, or other related graduate level degree preferred experience 
• Knowledge of genetic testing and technical knowledge of genome analysis, next-generation sequencing, microarrays and molecular biology  
• Critical thinking skills, superior leadership, and cross-functional communication skills 
• Ability to successfully manage complex projects and influence multi-disciplinary teams 
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a product marketer, with experience bringing several successful products to the market 
• Specific experience and understanding of system and assay requirements for genomic technologies 
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative market research tools, including user-centered innovation, market survey

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About Us: 

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster.

At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community.

At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas.  Our outstanding benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with a 4% employer match, FSA, paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program. You can learn more about the benefits here. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drug-free work environment.

The Company believes in second chance employment.  Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with local laws such as Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.  You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For the purpose of the above job description, “Essential Functions” are “Material Job Duties”.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (and traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@ambrygen.com

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