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Takara Bio USA, Inc. · 1 month ago

Director, Product and Market Strategy - Molecular & Cellular Biology Solutions

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$220K/yr - $230K/yr

18+ years exp

Takara Bio USA, Inc. empowers life science discovery by bringing innovation and inspiration to scientists. The Director of Product and Market Strategy for Molecular & Cellular Biology Solutions will lead strategic initiatives and product management efforts to drive global growth and innovation of Takara Bio’s portfolio, overseeing the full product lifecycle and managing strategic partnerships.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leads and mentors a team across multiple product lines, overseeing product lifecycle, development timelines, and resource allocation for molecular and cell biology-related projects

Collaborates with R&D Director(s) and cross-functional teams to prioritize and execute product roadmaps aligned with strategic goals

Tracks product development projects and leads team through challenges in product development, including timelines, technical risks, vendors, shifting requirements, resource limitations, and cost

Leverages the team's strengths to ensure that all aspects of product lifecycle management, including market research, NPVs, new product proposals, marketing requirements, go-to-market strategies, product launches, and sales enablement initiatives, are met according to stated deadlines

Works cross-functionally with Takara Bio Product Management, R&D, Operations, and commercial and executive teams to bring product roadmaps to life and implement corporate strategies that capitalize on Takara Bio's capabilities and technical strengths

Works with the team to conduct product line reviews and post-launch assessments to optimize performance

Leads the commercial/business activities of one or more assigned market areas within the Marketing department through direct management of team members

Serves as domain knowledge expert for one or more related market areas, including current and possible future market trends, applications, information affecting the business, industry trends, competition, competitive environment, and marketplace strategy and tactics

Builds business cases and financial models for potential new growth opportunities (may include in-licensing, acquisitions, etc.) and presents to Senior Management to gain approval/Go-No-Go decision

Provides the vision and rationale for new/novel business opportunities that significantly expand the market for current products or lead to new technologies/growth in new markets

Leads the efforts to identify, evaluate, and develop sponsored research programs, partnerships, and/or acquisitions in the assigned market area; defines the requirements for collaborations and new ventures

Aligns external opportunities with internal capabilities to support innovation and growth

Partners with Sales leadership to set budgets and achieve sales targets

Develops tactical marketing plans and campaigns to drive lead generation and revenue

Collaborates with other marketing and sales team members to develop product messaging and high-impact sales tools that include, but are not limited to, cue cards, brochures, application notes, and web and social media content

Delivers market-focused training for internal teams and distributors

Analyzes campaign performance to improve ROI and explore new promotional channels

Represents Takara Bio at industry events and technical meetings

Ensures delivery of market-focused training for internal teams and distributors

Qualification

Product marketingMolecular biology expertiseTeam managementMarket strategyBusiness developmentAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCreative thinking

Required

BA or BS degree

A minimum of 18 years of experience in product marketing for life science or related markets

A minimum of 10 years of experience managing a team of marketing professionals

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated proficiency in presenting

Detailed and broad knowledge of the molecular and cell biology disciplines, including techniques, applications, and competitors related to viral delivery, cell & gene therapy, cloning, PCR, protein expression, and DNA purification

Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills, with demonstrated ability to manage the work of other senior-level team members

Demonstrated success in developing product roadmaps and other business strategies to increase commercial growth/impact in both academic and industrial settings

Demonstrated ability to manage external partnerships/collaborations

Solid business acumen, understanding of product marketability, and how to design products that meet market requirements for both academic and industrial customers

Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to think creatively

Collaborative team player who can build credibility and relationships across all functions and levels of the organization

Reputation as an emerging business leader with sustained performance and accomplishments

Preferred

MS and/or PhD considered favorably

Company

Takara Bio USA, Inc.

Founded in 1984

Palo Alto, California, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.takarabio.com

H1B Sponsorship

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