Global Product Manager - Clinical Labs

The Opportunity

Quidel Ortho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

At Quidel Ortho, we’re advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Global Product Manager – Clinical Labs. This Global Product Manager role within the Clinical Labs Strategic Business unit is responsible for global marketing of the Quidel Ortho’s Chemistry and Immunodiagnostic platforms, assays, automation and informatics. This position is remote eligible supporting east coast working hours.

If you are located near our Rochester, NY or Raritan, NJ offices you may come in on an as needed basis.

• Responsible for multiple product solutions, including: VITROS chemistry assays and products sourced from external partners, including the Micro Tip Partnership Assay (MPA) Program of open-channel assay testing.
• Builds business projections based on product portfolio roadmap, market assumptions and product performance expectations.
• Identifies opportunities for incremental growth and partners with global and regional marketing for execution, tracks KPIs and shares insights.
• Manages product quality, supply, and lifecycle prioritization by driving cross functional teams including R&D, Quality and Regulatory and Supply Chain to shape the evolution of the product portfolio.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required, MBA strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years’ global product management experience in medical device or diagnostics industry required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to successfully influence and lead others without direct authority.
• Superior problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Will be responsible for independently making a broad range of critical decisions.
• Must apply sound judgment, escalating issues and decisions when necessary.
• Strong collaboration skills and willingness to be a team player to solve problems and incorporate input from various sources.
• Travel:
  Must be willing to travel up to 20% overnight.
• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Works closely with various stakeholders to develop products and as part of life cycle management of current products. Stakeholders included but not limited to: manufacturing, operations, quality, project management, finance and leadership. Additionally, works closely with regional partners to identify customer and commercial needs as well as strategy development and execution.

• Works with various partner companies to fill menu gaps and build portfolio with product offerings.

Hybrid office environment. Must have the discipline, organization skills, and self-motivation to work autonomously and collectively with internal team members that are office or remotely based. Travel up to 20% including airplane, automobile, or train. Some overnight travel is required. Some global travel required.

No strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 30% of time in meetings, working with team, or talking on the phone, 70% of the time at the desk on computer, doing analytical work. Minimal travel required. Travel includes airplane, automobile travel and overnight hotel.

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