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Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.
The Senior CDx Global Product Manager for Leica Biosystems is responsible for growth, management and reporting for Companion Diagnostic (CDx) products within the staining reagents portfolio, along with the development and launch of complex New Product Development initiatives.
This position is part of the Advanced Staining Reagents Product Management Team located in Newcastle. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.
You will be a part of the Product Management Team and report to the Director, Product Management ASR responsible for the development, launch and on market life cycle management of the Leica Biosystem’s Advanced Assays and Reagents portfolio. If you thrive in a multifunctional role and want to work to build a world-class Product Management organization—read on.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Responsibility/accountability for management and growth of CDx strategy within staining reagents portfolio, including performance tracking and reporting.
Execute development and launch of complex CDx NPD initiatives (or cross-BU projects) in accordance with APD, LEx, MMP and Design Control processes and Pharma Partners
Leader/champion of MMP process, providing SME leadership to the Product Management team.
Delivery of complex procedural/standard work/ non-growth projects
Execute product lifecycle management tasks on portfolio including product maintenance, revitalization, and rationalization to maintain healthy portfolio. Identify opportunities to streamline tasks or create standard work for product management team.
The essential requirements of the job include:
Previous experience as a product manager for CDx programs
Experience in Medical Diagnostics Sales and / or Marketing experience.
In-depth knowledge of the companion diagnostics development process to support prospective lead generation, including IVD product development, design control, oncology clinical trial strategies, and the current regulatory landscape of companion diagnostics in various global regions.
Specialized knowledge of the CDx market and biomarker clinical trial strategy.
Well-connected in pharma and biotech. Proven track record and significant experience leading CDx or Pharmaceutical Product launches into multiple markets.
Travel Requirements:
Ability to travel – 30% travel internationally
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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