Sr. Product Line Manager, Serum

Sr. Product Line Manager, Serum at Corning Incorporated

Requisition Number: 70943

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. With a focus on people, we transform at‑home entertainment, automotive technology, lifesaving medicines, and more.

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, and compress timelines in the drug discovery process.

Reporting to the Business Director for Media and Serum, the Sr. Product Line Manager, Serum, has global commercial responsibility for Corning’s Serum product portfolio. The role requires interaction with Sales, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Supply Chain to ensure customers’ serum needs are met. The manager will champion unique customer needs and ensure they are supported by our manufacturing capabilities.

• Maintain regular communications with global account managers, product managers, and sales specialists.
• Meet regularly with the manufacturing plant’s leadership team.
• Develop marketing content, collateral, sales tools, and training programs for the CLS sales organization and channel partners.
• Responsible for forecasting, financial performance tracking, and business modeling.
• Manage pricing and approvals.
• Monitor out‑of‑stock and order status situations and communicate corrective actions with manufacturing and business teams.
• Develop and maintain key customer relationships.
• Work closely with GSM and supply chain to monitor and develop regional inventory strategies.
• Coordinate cross‑functional communication with manufacturing, quality, customer service, and supply chain teams to support rapid customer issue resolution.
• Analyze sales and customer data to enable the sales team to protect current business and drive growth.
• Maintain knowledge of competitive products, market perception, and market direction.
• Identify new opportunities to improve market position, profitability, or market share through new applications.
• In conjunction with the Business Director, develop appropriate business plans and overall strategy supported by financial, manufacturing, channel, and data analysis.

• BS in Life Sciences.
• Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or Operations desired.
• 4+ years of business experience in product management, marketing, and/or sales in the Life Science industry.
• Cell culture/cell biology experience desired.
• Travel requirement: 10–20 %.
• Life Sciences / cell biology sales and marketing experience.
• Ability to manage cross‑functionally in a matrix organization.
• Strong knowledge of marketing tools and techniques.
• Strong software skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and
• Strong business opportunity assessment and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to present to customers in the field.
• Understanding of product development process.

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Creative mindset.
• Good teamwork ability in a dynamic environment.
• Product development experience, especially with launching new products.
• Familiarity with product documentation systems.
• Experience working in a GMP environment.

• Ability to champion products in the organization, building mindshare and enthusiasm.
• Improving process efficiencies, aligning stakeholders internally and externally.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Results‑oriented mindset.
• Strong customer focus.
• Good teamwork ability in a dynamic global environment.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $ – $, assuming full‑time status. Starting pay will depend on geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100 % company‑paid pension benefit with…