Product Portfolio Manager (Pharma Group) (Remote Role with 25-30% Travel)
Candidates Must Be Located on the East Coast.
Our client is a successful industrial and pharmaceutical manufacturing company and they are looking for a Product Portfolio Manager to join their team! This person will be part of the Pharma/Biotech team and will be responsible for leading product strategy and lifecycle management within the MPT organization. The role oversees the full product portfolio for the pharma/biotech customer segment, ensuring offerings align with market needs and support long-term growth.
This global role collaborates extensively across R&D, engineering, logistics, finance, sales, marketing, and service. Key responsibilities include shaping product strategy, developing roadmaps, guiding new product development, and driving strong voice-of-customer practices. The position requires cross-functional influence, excellent communication, and up to 30% travel.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead product portfolio management from concept through launch to end-of-life
- Define long-term product strategies to support growth, platform evolution, and market positioning
- Identify and evaluate portfolio needs, including new product opportunities for the pharma/biotech segment
- Track market trends, customer requirements, and competitive activity to inform product decisions
- Build and validate product concepts using structured voice-of-customer research
- Develop value propositions and collaborate with marketing on messaging and materials
- Support sales initiatives targeted at the pharma/biotech vertical
- Serve as the internal champion for the vertical across teams, regions, and key accounts
- Provide product training and support to field teams
- Promote an 80/20 customer-driven approach and use key metrics to track performance
KEY SKILLS
Customer Focus
- Actively gathers voice-of-customer insights
- Maintains strong customer connections through field visits and industry events
Product & Portfolio Leadership
- Clear communicator and advocate for product strategy
- Strong cross-functional influence and problem-solving skills
- Ability to identify risks and propose mitigation strategies
- Effective collaborator and team leader
Business Skills
- Solid understanding of financial metrics
- Skilled in roadmap development and go-to-market planning
Industry Knowledge
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and applications
- Awareness of competitive landscape
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, molecular biology, chemistry, or a related field
- 5+ years of product management experience with equipment used in pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Experience working in a global, matrixed organization
- Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project management experience
- Master’s degree in a life science or related discipline
- Commercial sales experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment
This is a full-time opportunity that is offering 160-185K base, depending on experience, plus bonus. If you’re interested in the Product Portfolio Manager role, please submit your resume to Hali Siegel at [email protected].
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