Product Manager - Immunity

Product Manager - Immunity - Oxfordshire

Job type: Permanent
Location: Oxford
Salary: ??45,000 - ??60,000 + Excellent Benefits + 25 Holidays

Outsource UK Ltd is looking for a Product Manager to join a life sciences company on a permanent basis. Our client who are market leaders within their field are currently experiencing phenomenal growth and have the need for an experienced Product Manager.

Working as a Product Manager you will be responsible for delivery of a product portfolio that supports the company's strategy and goals. You will plan, organize and manage an assigned portfolio/product lines from conceptual stages through product life cycle to optimize profit and meet market, financial and growth objectives. You will increase product line sales, identify product opportunities and improvements, create effective marketing campaigns and provide sales and product support. You will be the product champion and 'go-to' resource for your area of responsibility.

Responsibilities:
Translate customer needs, market trends, technology developments and competitor capabilities into a cohesive portfolio strategy. The portfolio should consider, but is not limited to products within our areas of strength including Anti Bodies, Flow Cytometry, immunoassay and western blotting applications are of particular importance.

Deliver reasoned product development justifications and buy/build decisions in support of portfolio development. Interface with the New Product Development Team and Production Team to deliver products on the shelf that meet the required specification. React to and modify, if needed, product specifications during the development process.

Working with key internal and external stakeholders, audit the existing portfolio. Determine existing or new value, re-evaluate positioning, pricing and Sun setting of unprofitable or obsolete products. All with a view to maximizing our gross margins and driving revenue growth.

Launch products into the market through all available sales channels, including E-commerce routes. Define and execute go-to-market strategies, considering positioning, price, internal training needs, sales promotions and collateral materials. This will require working closely with stakeholders and departments across the company.

Manage the enhancement of products that are already in the market to extend their lives, increase their capability, margins and features. Effectively manage the products through their life from inception to end of life.

Become the VOC champion for the company; Develop KOL relationships and build a network of collaborators across all addressable market segments. Become the business partner for our Sales Teams and other customer touch-points.

Act as the primary content partner for LSG divisions to maximize our revenue opportunities through collaborative product development.

Required Experience

• Degree in Immunology or related subject essential. Ph.D. in Immunology or related subject highly desirable
• Minimum of 5 years product marketing within the life sciences reagents sector
• Demonstrable track record of bringing successful products to market
• A self-starter, independent thinker as well as a team player
• Strategic and tactical marketing experience
• High level of numeracy and written skills
• This role is based in Oxford and is commutable from Abingdon, Banbury, Didcot, Newbury, Warwick, Cambridge, Reading and Bicester.

Outsource UK Ltd is working on behalf of this client as a recruitment consultancy. Outsource UK Ltd is an 'Award Winning' 20 year old IT Firm; during this time we have specialized in contract, interim and permanent IT recruitment and have gained an excellent reputation by providing a customized consultative approach.

Please keep in touch for further information on the above position or 'Apply Online'. Rebecca is a dedicated Recruiter specialising in permanent recruitment and works on behalf of candidates looking for opportunities to progress in their next career move and clients searching for relevant, experienced candidates who can add value to their business on a permanent basis within this sector.

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