Product Manager – Diagnostics / Life Sciences

Blaydon-on-Tyne
2 months ago
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid)

Type: Permanent

A leading diagnostics organisation is seeking a Product Manager to join their team. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a portfolio that directly impacts the future of cancer diagnostics and precision medicine.

Working within a world-class product management function, you’ll take ownership of a defined product portfolio, driving both lifecycle management and new product development projects through to launch. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, operations, regulatory and commercial teams across global sites to ensure the success of a technically complex and high-impact product line.

Key Responsibilities

Lead product strategy and performance management for a defined portfolio products.

Represent product management within core NPD teams, supporting the design control and commercialisation process.

Monitor market trends, product performance and customer feedback to identify opportunities for innovation or improvement.

Deliver lifecycle management activities including product maintenance, revitalisation and rationalisation.

Support change control and market expansion initiatives through cross-functional project leadership.

About You

We’re looking for a commercially-minded product professional who understands the dynamics of regulated medical or diagnostic environments. You’ll bring:

Proven experience in product management, technical marketing, or regulatory affairs within medical devices, diagnostics, or biomedical sectors.

Strong understanding of IVD or related regulated environments.

Degree-level education in a scientific or business discipline (postgraduate preferred).

Willingness to travel internationally approx.. 10%.

This is an opportunity to develop your career within an innovative and highly respected life sciences business. The company offers a supportive, collaborative environment with real scope for progression and cross-functional exposure across a global network.

CY Partners is acting as an Employment Business / Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. CY Partners is acting as an Employment Business / Agency in relation to this vacancy

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