The Opportunity:
Avantor is looking for a Product Manager to drive exceptional, above market growth for Avantor’s range of self-manufactured and private label LCMS separations products including chromatography columns and solvents with a focus on innovation and new product introductions.
The Product Manager serves as a subject matter expert in chromatography & solvents with regular analysis of market trends, competitors, and GTM channels to drive growth for the assigned portfolio.
The Product Manager seeks to achieve product financial impact through product forecasting and collaborating within the matrix organisation and/or external partners to expand the portfolio.
This role will be a hybrid position based out of our Hichrom, Reading site with some travel to our sites in Europe & occasionally to US. The ideal candidate will have great presentation & outstanding communication skills along with passion for Chromatography.
The team
The successful Product Manager will be part of a Team of 2, with wider exposure to Sales, R&D and Senior Directors globally.
What we’re looking for
1. Education: Bachelor’s in chemistry or related field is required
2. Experience: 5 years of relevant experience
3. Knowledge of the scientific application of LCMS and related techniques
4. Experience working internationally across cultures
5. Fluent in oral and written English, knowledge of other languages is a plus
6. Problem solving and analytical skills
7. Demonstrable technical experience in field of expertise
8. Demonstrable success in making high-value consumer connections
9. Demonstrable success introducing countermeasures for complex customer problems
10. Exceptional communication (verbal & written)
11. Ability to operate effectively within a matrix organization, integrating complex multifunctional efforts crossing multiple business areas
12. Collaboration tool: Power BI/SAP/MS office, strong excel
How you will thrive and create an impact
•Drive exceptional, above market growth for Avantor’s range of own manufactured LCMS separations products
•Manage daily tasks through the matrix structure to grow assigned products
•Achieve goals and contribute to corporate objectives
•Inspire best-in-class behaviours
•Execute defined product plans
•Contribute to market research to ensure viable products and balanced growth
•Maintain oversight of product from the concept stage to market launch for assigned products
•Document product requirements and roadmaps for execution and sales
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product development
•Maximize product impact by foreseeing customer demands
•Drive a robust pipeline of market relevant, consumer needs driven, science based innovation
•Develop compelling global consumer connections
•Actively work to monitor the health of the respective business area, identify issues to bring to the management’s attention
•Communicate effectively, analyse data from numerous inputs, and respond positively to direction and guidance from Portfolio Management
•Understand and develop the correct connections and interactions with Services and Biopharma business units in order to maximize business growth opportunities
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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