Scientific Global Product Leader, Advanced Staining Reagents
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Scientific Global Product Leader, Advanced Staining Reagents leads scientific aspects of global product management for CDx programs with pharmacos, AI-enabled diagnostic assays and digital pathology solutions. The role defines product strategy, roadmap and success metrics; translates market, customer and clinical insights into commercially viable solutions; and partners cross-functionally to deliver differentiated products that support Leica Biosystems' growth in precision medicine. This position reports to the VP, Portfolio and Programs Advanced Staining Reagents and is part of the Product Management team working remotely to cover global activities.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Define and communicate the product vision, strategy and roadmap for AI-enabled diagnostic assays, aligned to business objectives, portfolio priorities and customer needs.
- Use market research, Voice of Customer, clinical evidence and competitive insights to identify growth opportunities, prioritize product requirements and inform investment decisions.
- Lead product lifecycle management from concept through launch and sustainment, including minimum marketable product definition, performance metrics, ROI and portfolio optimization.
- Partner with Advanced Staining Reagents, Digital Pathology, R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, Sales and Marketing teams to deliver scalable, compliant and commercially successful solutions.
- Support evidence generation, publication planning, market access and adoption strategies to demonstrate clinical, economic and customer value.
- Engage internal and external stakeholders, including pharma partners, research institutions, KOLs and commercial teams, to shape product strategy, launch plans and partnership opportunities.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Advanced clinical or scientific degree (MD, PharmaD, Phd), essential.
- Strong understanding of CDx development, AI-enabled diagnostics, digital pathology, software as a medical device and oncology or cancer diagnostics markets.
- Strong scientific / medical experience coupled with commercial orientation, with the ability to translate clinical, scientific and customer insights into product strategy, value propositions and adoption plans.
- Significant experience in product management, medical affairs, clinical development or commercial leadership within life sciences, diagnostics, digital pathology or related markets.
- Exceptional stakeholder, relationship management and influencing skills across matrixed teams, senior leaders and external partners.
- Demonstrated success in leading clinical trial execution and product lifecycle ownership, preferably for CDx, AI, digital pathology, or computational diagnostics.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
Up to 30% depending on location (including travel to the Deer Park IL site)
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Preferred experience includes AI/ML medical devices, oncology diagnostics, pharma or biotech partnerships, agile development, product management certification and medical device regulatory environments such as FDA or CE marking.
- Well-connected in pharma and biotech.
- Proven track record and significant experience leading CDx or AI-enabled products with partners.
Requirements
- Advanced clinical or scientific degree (MD, PharmaD, PhD), essential.
- Strong understanding of CDx development, AI-enabled diagnostics, digital pathology, software as a medical device and oncology or cancer diagnostics markets.
- Strong scientific / medical experience coupled with commercial orientation, with the ability to translate clinical, scientific and customer insights into product strategy, value propositions and adoption plans.
- Significant experience in product management, medical affairs, clinical development or commercial leadership within life sciences, diagnostics, digital pathology or related markets.
- Exceptional stakeholder, relationship management and influencing skills across matrixed teams, senior leaders and external partners.
- Demonstrated success in leading clinical trial execution and product lifecycle ownership, preferably for CDx, AI, digital pathology, or computational diagnostics.
- Up to 30% travel depending on location (including travel to the Deer Park IL site).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.