Director, Product Manager

Who We Are:

NanoString Technologies (NASDAQ: NSTG) is a leading provider of life science tools for discovery and translational research. The company’s nCounter® Analysis System is used in life sciences research and has been cited in more than 3,800 peer-reviewed publications. The nCounter Analysis System offers a cost-effective way to easily profile the expression of hundreds of genes, proteins, miRNAs, or copy number variations, simultaneously with high sensitivity and precision, facilitating a wide variety of basic research and translational medicine applications. The company’s GeoMx® Digital Spatial Profiler enables highly-multiplexed spatial profiling of RNA and protein targets in a variety of sample types, including FFPE tissue sections.  Built on pioneering principles in 2003, NanoString is blazing new trails and exploring new frontiers to adapt to the everchanging landscape and becoming smarter and more innovative in the process.  We are dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and providing solutions that can have a meaningful impact in research and discovery.  

Our purpose is to Map the Universe of Biology.   We enable scientists to answer questions they have always wanted to ask to explore the boundaries of cellular structures and create an atlas of biological interactions that define life.  We are relentless in our quest to Catalyze the Next Biological Revolution leading to Advancing the Human Condition.  In addition to a pioneering spirit, we value:  Grit.  Authenticity.  Ambition.  Ingenuity.  Customers.  Join our team!

Job Summary:

The Product Manager is responsible for driving product development/enhancement programs, developing marketing strategies, promotional programs, and related activities to ensure that new and existing products meet organizational goals and expectations. This individual identifies unmet customer needs and market trends that will assist in the development of new product concepts and configurations, then works with product development teams to create great new products or enhancements. The individual stays informed of competitor products and maintains competitive comparisons and evaluations. Additional responsibilities include developing sales collateral and sales tools, including product profiles, brochures, specifications sheets, competitive analysis and white papers.

Essential Functions:

• Define go-to-market strategy, develop product positioning and recommend pricing strategies to ensure the best possible performance versus business goals
• Successfully collaborate across functional partners including R&D, manufacturing, and sales, in order to achieve business objectives
• Identify partnering opportunities for complimentary third-party products which broaden or enhance the company's life science portfolio
• Work with marketing communications professionals to develop programs and collateral materials for products on the market
• Strategically evaluate new product and application opportunities and identify synergies with other products in the portfolio
• Develop product launch strategies and implement launch plans
• Identify partnering opportunities for complimentary third-party products to broaden company's portfolio
• Manage financials for products, including sales revenue, cost, profit, marketing expense, and other product related expenses

Qualifications and Requirements (Education, Experience, Specific Skills):

• Technical degree in molecular biology, biochemistry or related Life Science field
• MBA preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in marketing and/or product management in the Life Sciences field
• Skilled at developing and maintaining highly effective cross functional relationships across the organization – with R&D, Product Development, Marketing and Project Management teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic – driven to produce great work products pride in professionalism and work quality
• The ability to work independently and assist less experienced peers when necessary
• Ability to travel up to 30% of time

NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.

 Accommodations

If you require assistance or accommodation when applying for open positions please contact recruiting@nanostring.com

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NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: NanoString has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that applies to ALL U.S. employees (regardless of work location), onsite contractors and visitors except as prohibited by applicable law. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination within 31 days of their hiring date or have applied for an exemption for which an accommodation can be made. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final (or only) dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Exemptions will be considered for medical conditions/disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, observations, or practices. For any visitor coming onsite to one of NanoString’s facilities, we must verify that the visitor is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to site entry and visitors must don a face mask at all times when onsite in a NanoString facility.

 Accommodations

If you require assistance or accommodation when applying for open positions please contact recruiting@nanostring.com.