Sr. Director Product Management - Diagnostic Genomics
Baylor Genetics
Summary
This role is responsible for defining the vision, roadmap, and go-to-market strategies for genomic testing solutions, ensuring alignment with clinical, scientific, and commercial objectives. The Senior Director will collaborate closely with R&D, clinical operations, marketing, sales, and executive leadership to deliver innovative, high-impact products that meet the evolving needs of healthcare providers and patients.
Job description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Strategic Product Leadership: Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for diagnostic genomic offerings
- Partner with R&D and clinical teams to prioritize innovation and product differentiation
- Portfolio Management: Lead lifecycle management of existing products, ensuring performance, relevance, and profitability
- Identify new market opportunities and evaluate product enhancements based on market and customer insights
- Go-to-Market Strategy: Collaborate with marketing, sales, and commercial teams to develop effective go-to-market plans
- Guide product positioning, pricing strategies, messaging, and launch readiness activities
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the product thought leader and voice of the customer across cross-functional teams
- Work with regulatory, legal, and compliance to ensure product adherence to quality and industry standards
- Customer & Market Insight: Monitor competitive landscape, customer feedback, and emerging clinical guidelines to inform product direction
- Engage directly with key opinion leaders, clinicians, and partners to gather insights and shape strategy
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of product managers and associates
- Foster a collaborative and data-driven culture of product innovation and accountability
Skills and Competencies
- Product Strategy & Roadmapping
- Molecular Diagnostics & Genomics Knowledge
- Go-to-Market & Commercial Execution
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration
- Agile Development & Lifecycle Management
- Clinical & Market Insight Translation
- Regulatory & Quality Understanding (CLIA, CAP, FDA)
- Financial Acumen & P&L Management
- Team Building & Talent Development
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Genetics, Biology, Life Sciences, or related field required
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) strongly preferred
- 12+ years of experience in product management
- 5+ years in a senior leadership role within molecular diagnostics, genomics, or related healthcare industry
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional product teams from concept to commercialization
- Strong background in clinical diagnostics, precision medicine, or laboratory-developed tests (LDTs)
- Proven ability to define product vision and drive innovation in a regulated environment (e.g., CLIA, CAP, FDA)
Company overview
Baylor Genetics is a leading diagnostic genomics company that pioneered the history of genetic testing and now serves as a premier precision diagnostics partner. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Houston's Texas Medical Center, the company offers a comprehensive spectrum of clinically relevant genetic testing services including Whole Genome Sequencing, Whole Exome Sequencing, and targeted panels. Baylor Genetics combines advanced genomic technologies with genetic counseling support to help clinicians shorten diagnostic journeys for patients with rare diseases and complex genetic conditions. Their testing menu spans family planning, pregnancy, pediatrics, oncology, and specialized diagnostic areas, serving clients across all 50 U.S. states and 16 countries internationally. The company's mission focuses on providing rapid, comprehensive precision diagnostics to guide medical management and ensure no patient with a genetic disorder is left behind. Baylor Genetics operates as a clinical laboratory that translates complex genomic insights into actionable clinical information, supporting healthcare providers in making informed decisions for patient care across various medical specialties.