Product Manager – Lab Consumable

The Opportunity:

The Opportunity:

Product Manager – Lab Consumables is responsible for the management of specific product lines within the Avantor Performance Materials brand(s) wherein incumbent has full accountability for local implementation of marketing strategies within his or her region.

Prepare marketing plan for Consumable portfolio of Lab business for the year and ensure implementation through the team. He/She will drive all marketing campaigns and along with sales team, be responsible to deliver the sales objectives. He/She will also be responsible for new product introductions, provide forecast to SCM for stock management, define price and positioning strategy of every product groups of VWR consumable.

Individual Contributor Role with PAN India responsibility for Promotion and sales of Lab Consumables in coordination with the sales team.

What we’re looking for:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in science related field

MBA /PGDM in Marketing

Experience:

At least 8 – 12 years of relevant experience

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/ Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Life science industry
• Able to think strategically, while also possessing the tactical skills to implement work processes
• Ability to create and implement business plans and strategies
• Good experience of designing & executing product campaigns, road shows, etc
• Relevant scientific skills – to assess the technology and innovation of products and the application for our customers
• Detail oriented; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership team, suppliers and internal & external customers
• Ability to work cross functionally with all departments including sales, marketing, applications, operations and regulatory
• Good negotiation skills
• High emotional intelligence in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adept at solving problems for internal stakeholders and customers in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism and good judgment
• High result orientation

How you’ll thrive and create and impact:

• Create and implement strategic plan for assigned portfolios including but not limited to further penetration of existing products, new supplier acquisition and product line expansion
• Leads product marketing efforts to drive profitable sales growth through field sales team.
• Assesses the market of innovative technical developments by both suppliers and competitors and determining our customer’s requirements for these innovations
• Maintain regular interaction with all functional groups to improve product quality, identify cost reduction and consolidation opportunities, and ensure forecast accuracy and other business initiatives
• Provide routine product management activities for products:
• Provide product maintenance and sales support
• Manage product change communications to internal functions through the Management of Change (MOC) process
• Manage and execute the launch of new products
• Develop promotional materials for sales support
• Extend product training to field and channel partners
• Develops and enhances key strategic supplier relationships to improve company’s competitive position & negotiates Terms and Conditions with suppliers
• Accountable for correct pricing setup of the product groups assigned
• Work closely with portfolio and sourcing teams to ensure correct mix of cost, quality and innovation is present in the product & supplier portfolio
• Make presentations to leadership team regarding supplier’s program and the risk, costs and benefits of the proposed course(s) of action
• Lead and make presentations for supplier’s meeting
• Participate in and lead marketing department projects
• Works collaboratively across the organization
• Performs other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Open to travel 10-15 days per month.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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