Hygiena · 2 months ago
Sr Global Product Manager
Camarillo, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expHygiena is a company that provides rapid microbiology diagnostic tests and solutions for mission-critical processes. They are seeking a Senior Global Product Manager to define product direction, evaluate customer needs, and drive growth in food safety and authenticity through innovative solutions.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife Science
Responsibilities
Define and execute comprehensive product strategies spanning short-term (1–3 years) and long-term (5–10 years) horizons, grounded in rigorous market, competitive, and customer segment analysis
Lead new product introductions (NPI) and portfolio lifecycle management, including pricing architecture, product rationalization, and sustaining innovation
Align product vision and roadmap with evolving market dynamics, regulatory landscapes, and unmet customer needs to ensure relevance and differentiation
Design and implement go-to-market strategies for new products that unlock incremental growth and expand reach into emerging customer segments
Assessment of industry needs, movements, trends, government regulations, etc. and providing essential information to R&D and appropriate sales and marketing individuals for development of appropriate diagnostic products to meet the needs of the end markets/industries we service such as government and food industries
Strong leader within cross-functional teams developing the right product to fill market needs and will serve as the customer advocate interacting w/ functional partners including R&D, Program Management, Manufacturing, Market Development, Finance, Customer Services, Quality and Regulatory Associates
Drive ownership and execution excellence in meeting and exceeding project timelines and deliverables
Translate market needs into technical specifications and validation requirements
Support Project Management of smaller projects from conception, R&D, validation, manufacturing and ultimately commercialization, through the management of cross functional teams
Oversee day to day product line activities, including forecasting, performance monitoring, and issue resolution, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Monitor critical supply chain areas to minimize backorder issues and business impact
Apply a structured, process-driven approach to problem-solving, emphasizing continuous improvement and institutional learning through post-mortem analysis and lessons learned
Lead and mentor product management staff, cultivating a high-performance, customer-centric culture focused on innovation and accountability
Maintain deep awareness of internal and external factors influencing product performance—such as global demand and capacity, category trends, and competitive landscape across both functionally equivalent and adjacent products
Continuously assess industry trends, regulatory developments, and customer needs, translating insights into actionable guidance for Marketing, R&D, Applications, and Sales to support the development of targeted sales tools and diagnostic solutions for the end market segments
Collaborate with marketing to define go-to-market strategies, product value proposition and develop sales tools and campaigns to sell Hygiena Products (sales enablement)
Lead competitive analysis and positioning efforts to support sales growth
Own the competitive intelligence process and ensure actionable insights are shared across commercial teams
Develop a regional level mechanism to collect insights with detailed analysis on segments and personas
Focus on customer journey as a source of insights for driving business strategy and planning
Serve as the Product Steward of the product line, owns the life cycle management of the product portfolio, working with manufacturing, quality, and other functional disciplines to mediate any issues relative to product quality, adherence, specifications and labeling and reformulation. Partner with Supply Chain, Sales, and Customer Service when the need for customer Advisory Notice or product allocation arises
Determine global pricing structure and positioning strategy in collaboration with finance, market & business intelligence team, sales, operations, and regional marketing teams. Responsible for setting minimum pricing and regional pricing guidance
Qualification
Required
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology, Biochemistry or a related scientific field required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required that includes the following:
Minimum of 3 years of relevant commercial experience in product management or strategic product marketing within a B2B environment, demonstrating a strong record of measurable achievement
At least 3 years of hands-on experience with applied, molecular technologies such as qPCR and/or NGS, with an in-depth understanding of customer personas, applications, and market segments
Alternatively, a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in strategy or execution within a technical, marketing, or other commercially focused role in the life sciences sector
Proven track record of market- and customer-driven success, leveraging marketing concepts and data-driven insights to accelerate growth
Demonstrated expertise in the full product lifecycle from ideation and development through launch and portfolio rationalization
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with demonstrated success in leading cross-functional and global matrix teams
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat required
Preferred
MBA strongly preferred
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the food safety market, contributing to strategic planning and execution initiatives, preferred
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
PowerBI experience is a plus
Benefits
15 days of PTO & 9 paid company holidays
Medical with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date
Company paid Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and an Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with Safe Harbor and Profit-Sharing employer contributions
Tuition Reimbursement program
Charitable Contribution matching
Employee Referral bonus opportunities
Company
Hygiena
A Camarillo, Calif.-based environmental testing and sanitation company
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-07-20Private Equity
Leadership Team
Steven Nason
CEO
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John McAlpine
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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