Merieux NutriSciences is looking to maintain and increase the gross margin of the company by managing the product portfolio of microbiology or chemistry services, including new product development, product launch, and post-launch functions, while staying at the forefront of industry innovation.
Requirements
- Product and project management process knowledge and experience are needed to effectively develop and implement new services and method improvements.
- Prior related experience in these areas (food microbiology and chemistry) would be beneficial as well as knowledge of testing services, laboratory quality systems, Standard Operating Procedures, accreditation requirements, pertinent regulations and other industry-specific drivers.
- A strong understanding of inputs to profit and loss accounting is required to ensure products are beneficial to the company.
- B-to-B marketing communications and competitive analysis knowledge is beneficial in determining market needs and direction.
- Knowledge of food microbiology, food chemistry, and related technologies
- Understanding of proposed regulations
- Experience with laboratory quality systems, Standard Operating Procedures, accreditation requirements
Responsibilities
- Analyze market needs and assess the direction in order to define new potential services/methods in microbiology or chemistry services.
- Review and evaluate potential new services/methods through the new product planning phases: opportunity evaluation, feasibility study, and definition (business plan).
- Develop pricing structures for new methods and services across North America, including catalog list price.
- Act as a project manager for method development and services for North America with Global alignment needed.
- Conduct financial analysis (business case) for methods to be transferred from other Mérieux NutriSciences regions to North America and serve as project manager for transferring methods that are selected.
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of food microbiology, food chemistry, and related technologies as well as proposed regulations in order to accurately access and segment the market.
- Manage product launches and marketing efforts including detailed planning, internal as well as the external promotion of products, and provide follow-up.
Other
- Advanced degree or extensive experience in business-to-business marketing
- Strong interpersonal skills are required to build and maintain relationships across laboratory and corporate functions.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in an office environment with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
