Product Manager - Biotechnology

Proteintech is a fast-growing Biotech company located in the greater Chicago area.   Our Mission is to support our customers in all their endeavors, be it accelerating life sciences research, and /or clinical diagnostics and therapies.

Proteintech is an international biotechnology company that manufactures antibodies, ELISA kits, nanobody reagents, and proteins for use in life science research. Proteintech makes of all its own products to the highest standards possible, with complete control over the whole manufacturing, validation, and QC process. 120,000+ citations of Proteintech products demonstrates what matters most to the company: the success of its reagents in the hands of scientists, helping them make discoveries to change and explain the world around us. 

Position Description:

The Product Manager’s role is to define, develop, and drive the commercial strategy for their assigned product categories.  This is a central role that works cross-functionally with all global teams within the company.  The main goals of Product Management are to drive high revenue growth of existing products and launch exciting new products that accelerate scientific discoveries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing several product categories within the Proteintech portfolio.
• Working cross-functionally with global teams in R&D, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, and Distribution.
• Creating and executing a strategic plan for your assigned product categories that promotes brand awareness and high revenue growth.
• Develop strategic collaborations with customers that align with goals for your product categories and provide insight into customer needs.
• Oversee the entire product life-cycle, from idea to market launch. Grow existing product lines and manage monthly addition of new products.
• Educate both internal teams and external customers on your products via trainings, digital content, and webinars.
• Develop or co-create content for emails, marketing pieces, brochures, flyers, blogs, articles, social media campaigns, and events.
• Act as a liaison between Proteintech scientists, other internal teams, and customers.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• A PhD degree in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry or related areas
• At least 3 years work experience in a similar role, preferably in immunology / protein chemistry
• Commercial experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, ideally experience with an ERP system

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have excellent organization skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel internationally for meetings and conferences, as global conditions permit

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401K with company match
• Health and dental insurance
• Vision discount plan

Contact Danielle  Callahan at danielle@ptglab.com

Proteintech group is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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