Senior Strategic Product Manager - GLP 1/ Bioprocess (Remote)
Merck Healthcare KGaA
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join as a Senior Strategic Product Manager in a highly visible role within the Single Use and Integrated Systems Business Franchise. You will act as the business owner to set the direction and drive the growth of our product portfolio, focusing on Fill & Finish and Sterile Sampling applications in the GLP-1 market. Your deep knowledge of global market dynamics, customer applications, and business opportunities will be essential in developing and implementing strategies for market leadership in this evolving sector.
Job description
What you will do
- Develop a clear vision and strategic plan, including long-range planning, product portfolio positioning, and evolution of the portfolio for modalities/applications that create value for customers, with a focus on the GLP-1 market.
- Act as the owner to drive the product development roadmap, including business cases, market sizing, financial analysis, and forecasting, and lead successful product launches from concept through commercialization, particularly for the GLP-1 market.
- Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with R&D, commercial, operations, and other key business partners to drive business results in a global high matrix setup.
- Actively monitor competitive activity, market trends, and customer feedback related to GLP-1, translating these insights into winning strategies for new and existing products.
- Develop and execute Annual Operating Plans (AOP), including go-to-market execution focused on revenue growth, operating margin, innovation, and lifecycle management.
- Formulate pricing strategies to maximize top and bottom-line goals, taking into account the competitive landscape.
- Frequently present updates and insights to stakeholders, sponsors, and senior management, focusing on the impact of your strategies in the GLP-1 market.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in a product management and/or strategic marketing role, preferably within the bioprocessing industry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the bioprocessing industry and single-use manufacturing, ideally in sampling and Fill & Finish applications.
- Strong understanding of single-use assemblies and their critical role in sampling and Fill & Finish applications within the bioprocessing industry, focusing on their impact on process efficiency, regulatory compliance, and overall enhancement of operational workflows.
- Familiarity with the GLP-1 market and its dynamics is highly desirable.
- Advanced degree in a quantitative or scientific field (MBA, Master's, or PhD) is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail, along with the ability to analyze business impact and make effective decisions.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, including proficiency in written, verbal, and presentation formats.
- Self-motivated and energetic, with a strong ability to drive business results and initiatives.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of independence and agility.
- Highly collaborative, with a demonstrated ability to influence and navigate within a global matrix organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience in a product management and/or strategic marketing role
- Experience in the bioprocessing industry and single-use manufacturing preferred
- Strong understanding of single-use assemblies in sampling and Fill & Finish applications
- Familiarity with the GLP-1 market preferred
- Advanced degree (MBA, Master's, or PhD) preferred
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects with independence and agility
- Ability to influence and navigate within a global matrix organization
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement Contributions
- Performance-Based Bonuses
Company overview
Merck Healthcare KGaA is the healthcare business sector of the Merck Group, a German multinational science and technology company headquartered in Darmstadt. Founded in 1668, Merck is the world's oldest operating pharmaceutical and chemical company. The Healthcare division focuses on developing innovative therapies across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, neurology & immunology, fertility, and cardiovascular, metabolic, and endocrinological disorders. With approximately 62,557 employees globally, Merck Healthcare operates in more than 65 countries and generated 40% of the Group's sales in 2024. The company's oncology portfolio includes blockbuster products like Erbitux (cetuximab) for colorectal and head and neck cancers, Bavencio (avelumab) for urothelial carcinoma, and Tepmetko (tepotinib) for MET-altered cancers. In neurology, Mavenclad (cladribine) has achieved blockbuster status for treating relapsing multiple sclerosis, while the fertility division has helped bring over 6 million babies into the world through products like Gonal-f. Merck Healthcare combines a strong established business with specialty innovation, delivering a diversified portfolio of therapies to millions of patients worldwide.