Neural Product Manager (#270)

  • Full-time
  • Department: Marketing

Company Description

Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics, Inc. (FCDI), is a leading developer and supplier of human cells used in basic and translational research, drug discovery, toxicity testing, and regenerative medicine applications. Leveraging technology that can be used to create induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and differentiated tissue-specific cells from any individual, FCDI is committed to advancing life science research and transforming the therapeutic development process in order to fundamentally improve human health. The company’s inventoried iCell® products and donor-specific MyCell® Products are available in the quantity, quality, purity, and reproducibility required for drug and cell therapy development. For more information please visit www.fujifilmcdi.com.

 

Job Description

FujiFilm Cellular Dynamics, Inc. is currently hiring for a Neural Product Manager at our Madison, WI location. Our Product Management team develops and supports new and existing product lines to maximize the profitability of the CDI product portfolio. Each PM is a specialist in their assigned portfolio and serves as the primary product-specific champion, working with multiple internal cross functional groups to drive stakeholder buy-in. This includes marketing, R&D, manufacturing, application development, legal, quality assurance, and quality control. to understand needs of key customers and industry influencers. The PM manages their respective product portfolios from New Product Introduction (NPI), product improvements, and product launch, leveraging multiple internal functions to execute solutions that meet customer needs and business objectives. An ideal candidate will have a scientific background, experience in product management, experience in project management, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a strong working knowledge of cellular biology, preferably in the use of stem-cell derived cells and/or tissues in the scientific community.
 

Qualifications

Essential Job Responsibilities:

· Lead new product development process from concept through commercialization, including business case, voice of customer research, definition of customer and product requirements and value proposition, manage product launches and sales training.

· Analyze market trends, customer requirements and competitive strategy to develop product line roadmap and strategies.

· Product life cycle management, including cost saving measures and product sunsetting.

· Develop high-level marketing plans and market research.

· Generate product specific content for marketing collateral in partnership with Technical Marketing and Marketing Communications groups.

· Manage pricing, customer communications and revenue/planning forecasts.

Required Qualifications Include:

· PhD in cell biology or a similar field, or a MS with 2 years of relevant post-graduate experience. Additional business education (bachelors or MBA) a plus.

· Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in neural cell biology, with demonstrated achievements and progressive responsibilities.

·  Demonstrated organizational skills, combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·  Team-drive attitude: Motivates and collaborates with others.

Preferred Qualifications Include:
 

·  Experience in product management or product development in a Life Science company.

·   Experience in project management.

·   Excellent customer-oriented skills in technical support and problem solving.

·   Ability to set priorities and develop action plans.

·   A proven ability to mobilize individuals with diverse perspectives and functional talents to drive team objectives and goals.

·  A strong understanding of the neuroscience field, especially the research tools market.

·   Strong leadership skills within cross functional teams; a demonstrated leader through influence.

Additional Information

Cellular Dynamics International Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of a disability.