Azenta Inc. is looking to solve the problem of establishing, enhancing or distinguishing product placement within the competitive arena in the life sciences space, specifically in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or related Life Science degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Molecular Biology, synthetic biology or related life sciences discipline (Required)
- 3 years of prior experience as Product Manager or involvement in the successful development or commercialization of new products (Preferred)
- Demonstrated leadership and partnering skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to deliver scientific podium presentations and generally communicate at peer to peer level with customers.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of Gene Synthesis products and services from strategy and roadmap development to launch, iteration, and retirement.
- Drive product strategy through deep understanding of customer needs, competitive landscape, and emerging trends in synthetic biology, identifying opportunities for differentiation, growth, and geographic expansion.
- Translate market insights into actionable plans, including customer segmentation, pricing models, product positioning, and go-to-market strategies that increase market share and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and prioritize clear product requirements, collaborating with R&D, operations, commercial, and digital teams to deliver scalable, high-quality services that solve real customer problems.
- Lead cross-functional project teams to introduce new products, optimize existing workflows, and champion continuous improvement across the Gene Synthesis portfolio, including turnaround time, quality, and customer experience.
- Act as the internal and external voice of the customer, representing product priorities with stakeholders, supporting sales enablement efforts, and participating in key customer discussions and industry events.
- Operate with high autonomy in a matrixed, fast-paced environment—balancing short-term execution with long-term vision—while upholding our Core Values and commitment to excellence.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Ability to work effectively across a large organization and ability to interact with all levels of management.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and activities.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to tackle new challenges.
- Ability to lead teams to overcome issues.
