Countable Labs · 1 day ago
Senior Product Manager, Clinical Assays
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expCountable Labs is redefining modern genomics with their Countable PCR platform, which delivers accurate multiplexed quantification. They are seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy and development of their reagents and clinical assay portfolio, ensuring alignment with customer needs and platform capabilities.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyClinical TrialsLife Science
Hiring Manager
Eleen S.
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end product roadmap for Countable PCR reagents and assays, from early concept and prioritization through development, launch, and lifecycle management
Act as the portfolio owner for assays and reagents, ensuring coherence, scalability, and strategic alignment across the product ecosystem
Define and maintain clear product requirements grounded in customer insights, clinical use cases, market trends, and competitive analysis
Lead and drive the Product Development Process in close partnership with R&D, guiding scientific teams toward well-scoped, customer-driven outcomes
Partner with R&D scientists and engineers to translate technical capabilities into robust, manufacturable, and differentiated products
Collaborate closely with quality and operations to ensure products are compliant, scalable, and reliably supplied for both RUO and future clinical pathways
Lead forecasting, pricing strategy, and margin analysis in collaboration with finance and commercial leadership
Develop and own product naming, positioning, and portfolio structure, working closely with product marketing to deliver clear, differentiated messaging
Lead and manage external collaborations with academic, clinical, and industrial partners to co-develop, validate, and expand assay offerings
Enable field success by developing training materials, technical documentation, and customer-facing content that supports adoption and correct use
Track product performance, customer feedback, and market dynamics to inform continuous improvement and next-generation portfolio planning
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field; MBA a plus
7+ years of experience in product management or product development within molecular diagnostics, life sciences tools, or assay development
Hands-on expertise in assay design, reagent formulation, and molecular biology workflows
Strong familiarity with clinical diagnostics and molecular testing markets, including regulatory considerations such as IVDs, LDTs, and CLIA labs
Demonstrated experience leading PDP-driven development and guiding R&D teams toward customer- and market-driven outcomes
Experience managing external collaborations or partnerships for assay development, validation, or commercialization
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across scientific, commercial, and executive teams
High attention to detail and systems thinking, able to ensure assays and reagents integrate seamlessly with instrument and software ecosystems
Collaborative, ownership-oriented mindset with a track record of enabling product marketing, sales, and applications teams to succeed
Entrepreneurial spirit and comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
Willingness to travel approximately 10–20% for partner collaborations, customer visits, and conferences
Company
Countable Labs
Countable Labs provides a PCR system for single-molecule counting and high-sensitivity molecular detection in biotechnology.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Christina Fan
Co-Founder and CTO
Recent News
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2025-12-02
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