Product Manager - Life Sciences Electronics

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Position description
This position is remote, or on-site (preferred region California, Texas, Pacific Northwest, New England).
If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.
We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.
Under the direction of the Global Marketing Manager, the Product Manager is responsible for driving the strategy and technology roadmap for assigned product lines resulting in product line growth and profitability.
This position has no direct reports and requires an individual who has proficient interpersonal skills to achieve results by cooperation.
The individual will need to interface with a wide range of individuals, internal and external, domestic and international. Marketing duties relative to the product line include: Product line management (analyzing growth and profitability by product line, proposing and managing product line extensions, optimization and rationalization projects, pricing, branding, product positioning; Compilation of technical data, selection and implementation of tools & material to support the sales team) and Marketing Communication (trade shows, advertising and technical communications).
Essential Functions
Product management I
- Product stewardship and life cycle management of existing product portfolio, will be responsible for applying consistent product management tools & methodologies for the Electronics business unit. Conduct analysis of product line profitability and develop new tools to monitor portfolio growth and profitability. Propose actions and lead projects for line extensions, optimizations, and rationalizations. Monitoring of competitive offerings in the market place, including products, price levels and associated service offerings & Propose pricing initiatives for the affected product lines.
Product management II
- Collaborate closely with engineering, production, QA & sales team to develop product roadmap and support material needed to enable proper life time management of specific product line (optimization, development & extension, technology transfers, licensing agreements, external partnerships).
Marketing communications
- Maintain existing & develop new sales tools and support information, to promote assigned product lines. Develop technical product content to be delivered digitally through videos, websites, social media, etc. in partnership with digital marketing team.
Market research
- Interface with customers and sales team to identify unmet needs and translate into innovation pipeline, building business cases for investments and new product development programs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelors degree in Engineering or a Business Field is required
Masters degree in Business or Finance is preferred
Work Experience
4 years of experience in Product Management - Demonstrated knowledge and ability to oversee the product management responsibilities of a globally manufactured and sold product portfolio is required
2 years of experience in Marketing or Sales or Technical experience is preferred
2 years of experience in a wet process( CMP and/or Cleaning and/or Chemical distribution system) is preferred
Quality & Safety Expectations
Employee is responsible to:
Know and understand the quality and safety policies
Complete all quality and safety training required for the specific position
Follow all quality and safety rules and procedures and remind others
Commit to addressing and reporting any unsafe condition or quality issue immediately
Be empowered and speak up when unsafe behaviors are observed or quality issues arise and to not place blame while investigating these issues
Employee is responsible to adhere to the Saint-Gobain Life Sciences Quality Policy and to understand their role and responsibilities within the applicable Quality Management System; the following Quality System Elements are applicable to this role: Product line strategy, Technology road mapping, portfolio rationalization
Practical and Technical Knowledge
Knowledge of common Product Management practices, procedures and analytical methodologies
MS Office - Excel, Team, PowerPoint, Word
Knowledge of Semicon front end application : Experience in a wet process( CMP and/or Cleaning and/or Chemical distribution system) by either working in a Semiconductor fab, an OEM working for the Semiconductor industry or a liquid/gas manufacturer serving this industry is preferred
Polymer & more especially fluoropolymer knowledge & processing is preferred
Fluid mechanics is preferred
Leadership and Communication Skills
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
Excellent teamwork skills
Self-management skills
Analytical skills
Critical thinking skills
Adaptability & Flexibility
Who are we ?
Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world's leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life's critical moments.
Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we've learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.
With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.
Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you're empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.
Invent yourself at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences; and together, we'll create a better life.
Legal Statement
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Category
Marketing Managers
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
4 to 20 years
Job type
Full time
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