Senior Strategic Product Manager, Single Use Freeze/Thaw solutions

JobsCloseBy Editorial Insights

Merck Group is seeking a Senior Strategic Product Manager for Single Use Freeze/Thaw solutions in Bedford or Burlington MA. This full‑time onsite role owners the growth of 2D single‑use bags and assemblies for Bulk Drug Substance and related freeze/thaw applications, driving the strategy, roadmaps, go‑to‑market plans, pricing, and annual operating plans while coordinating cross‑functional efforts in a global matrix. Ideal candidates have five to seven plus years in product management or strategic marketing in bioprocessing, a science or engineering degree, and deep knowledge of single‑use assemblies; an advanced degree and digital solutions experience are a plus. Apply with a resume highlighting launches, market sizing, and P&L impact; US work eligibility is required as sponsorship is not offered. Pay range is 84,600 to 178,300 with benefits.

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

Join us as a Strategic Product Manager to lead the growth and market penetration of our Single Use Freeze/Thaw solutions, a critical and rapidly evolving segment within our Single Use and Integrated Systems Business. In this high-visibility role, you'll own the business strategy for 2D single use bags and assemblies serving the Bulk Drug Substance market and adjacent applications. You'll combine deep market insight, technical acumen, and commercial discipline to position our portfolio for market leadership while delivering sustainable profitability.

What will you do:

• Develop a clear vision and strategic plan, including long-range planning, product portfolio positioning, and Go-To-Market plan for 2D single use bags and assemblies used in freeze/thaw applications such as Bulk Drug Substance, Cell & Gene therapy and High Cell Density Cryopreservation.
• Act as the owner to drive the product development roadmap by translating customer needs, technical requirements and opportunities into business cases, market sizing, financial analysis, and forecasting, and lead successful product launches from concept through commercialization.
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with R&D, commercial, operations, and other key business partners to drive business results and accelerate innovation in a global high matrix setup.
• Actively monitor competitive activity, market trends, and customer feedback related single use in freeze/thaw applications, translating these insights into winning strategies for new and existing products.
• Develop and execute Annual Operating Plans (AOP), including go-to-market execution focused on revenue growth, operating margin, innovation, and lifecycle management.
• Formulate pricing strategies to maximize top and bottom-line goals, taking into account the competitive landscape and customer value perception.
• Frequently present updates and insights to stakeholders, sponsors, and senior management, demonstrating the commercial and operational impact of your strategies across the freeze/thaw markets.

We invite you to bring your expertise and passion for innovation to our team as we strive to lead in the bioprocessing single use market and beyond. Join us in making a meaningful impact!

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific or engineering or related discipline.
• 5-7+years of experience in a product management and/or strategic marketing role within the bioprocessing industry.
• Comprehensive Understanding of Single-Use Assemblies: Strong understanding of single-use assemblies and their critical role in product storage and transportation applications within the bioprocessing industry, focusing on their impact on process efficiency, regulatory compliance, and overall enhancement of operational workflows.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of independence and agility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the bioprocessing industry with demonstrated expertise in single-use manufacturing, ideally in freeze/thaw or bulk drug substance applications.
• Advanced degree in a quantitative or scientific field (MBA, Master’s, or PhD) 
• Proven experience in digital solutions, particularly integrated systems with software and customer-facing design configurator tools.
• Self-motivated and energetic, with a strong ability to drive business results and initiatives.
• Highly collaborative, with a demonstrated ability to influence and navigate within a global matrix organization.

Role highly preferred to be in Bedford MA/Burlington MA

 Pay Range for this position: $84,600 - $178,300. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here. 

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!