Product Management Specialist (Translational Research)

San Jose, CA, United States

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with an annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them.

Location/Division Specific Information

This position reports to the Senior Manager in Product Management within the LSMS Business Unit, focusing on the nominal mass spectrometry platform. It involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams both within the LSMS BU and across other business units.

This position will be site based at our San Jose, CA office.

How will you make an impact?

As a Product Specialist , you will play an important role in supporting our Nominal Mass Spectrometer product line with product launches, provide input for new product development using a stage gate process, support promotional activities, develop strategic partnerships, perform hands on laboratory experiments both in the factory and field, and deliver technical presentations at customer events.

A successful candidate will be a highly motivated and diligent individual with a passion for science, mass spectrometry, and enhancing human health. This person should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills pertinent to the role and be capable of working both independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of peers, R&D, commercial sales, and marketing. Ultimately, the candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, highly dynamic and exciting environment that is on the cutting edge of mass spectrometry technology.

A Day in the Life

Complete projects to meet product line revenue, growth, and profitability

Design and implement experiments that translate instrument performance capabilities into scientifically meaningful data and results to demonstrate product value

Assist in developing informative content for marketing campaigns, examples include but not limited to company hosted websites, videos, seminars, eLearning material etc.

Perform technical driven product comparisons, internal portfolio rationalization and overall market analysis and competitive analyses to assist sales force

Develop sales and customer service training tools and conduct training sessions, i.e., presentations, seminars and technical documentation

Implement Voice of the Customer (VOC) efforts to ensure that proposed product concepts meet the needs of the customer and provide value differentiation

Assist in managing KOL and critical customer collaborations for their continued evaluation and feedback on new technologies and market trends

Keys to Success

Education

Minimum Master’s degree in analytical chemistry or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience is required or a Ph.D. degree with 2+ years of experience is preferred

Experience

Minimum of five years of hands-on experience with liquid chromatography mass spectrometry operation, troubleshooting, and applications method development experience

Demonstrate expertise in proteomics applications using LC-MS is a must with knowledge in targeted workflows is a plus

Hands-on practical knowledge of sample preparation of biological samples is required

Hands-on experience in Metabolomics and Lipidomics workflows is a plus

Knowledge of product management and marketing processes is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent written and verbal presentation skills required

Skill to pick up new technologies quickly and troubleshoot independently

Ability to develop credibility and network with proven and positive professional relationships

Ability to work within a highly matrixed organization with cross functional teams is essential

Up to 30% of domestic and international travel

Ability to demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific). As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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Accessibility/Disability Access:

Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $100,000.00–$133,300.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.