Director, Product Management

We go where others won't, taking on some of the biggest public health challenges to protect and enhance millions of lives, and create a better, more secure world.Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect and enhance life.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Product Management, the Director, Product Management will champion assigned MCM products, leading the development of product strategies and implementation of growth and/or sustainability plans in a matrix structure. This includes, but is not limited to, customer and stakeholder engagements, attainment of revenue targets, identification of life cycle management priorities, competitive (direct and indirect) market assessments, definition of a value proposition and attributes, forecasting, and pricing.

The Director, Product Management will be integral to the Emergent MCM Product Management team by managing and supporting cross-functional product teams to advance business and corporate objectives. This role will collaborate closely with other leaders in support of establishing and completing product goals while meeting strategy and commitments.

What You'll Do

• Leads product teams by defining strategies and priorities that will grow and/or sustain business; builds strong and trusting relationships with cross-functional partners
• Participates in product development teams (PDTs) and provides guidance on business priorities and customer needs; supports the alignment of development priorities with clear business objectives
• Partners with Contract Operations to lead the engagement with the USG on contracting actions and participates directly in negotiations
• Partners with Government Affairs, Medical Affairs, and other functions to create external engagement plans that align with product strategies and value positioning
• Leads product integration/launch teams, as needed
• Supports implementation of the international growth strategy
• Provides input on how to improve collective ways of working; supports department-wide initiatives to improve efficiency, drive collaboration, and strengthen cross-functional relationships
• Supports annual budgeting process and long-range planning
• Partners with Finance and Supply Chain; maintains revenue and demand forecasts per financial and S&OP reporting timelines
• Provides project management support, as needed
• Plans and manages cost center and product team/project expense budgets, as needed
• Serves as a manager, coach, and mentor, as needed
• Assists MCM Product Management team in other activities as needed

How You'll Lead

• Collaborate with all levels of employees in alignment with organization's core values.
• Represent product/organization both internally and externally, including meetings with government agencies; provide and collaborate/approve presentation material when necessary.
• Lead teams through decision-making and escalation processes to resolution.
• Facilitate meetings and strategy discussions with cross-functional teams and applicable personnel, including senior and executive management.
• Communicate clearly and confidently.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management's assignment of essential functions.

What You Bring

• BA/BS degree required, advanced scientific degree or MBA a plus.
• Project management training and certification a plus
• 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent work experience; experience leading teams in the biologic/vaccine industry is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of medical countermeasures market, global health security, preparedness issues.
• Experience and knowledge of a broad base of external customers including government payers, distribution networks, government contracting & collaboration partners.
• Successful coordination and synthesis of core commercial components to build compelling product strategies.
• Understanding of the R&D process and importance of integrating commercial and development strategy and plans.
• Customer focused.
• Understanding of marketing strategies and regulatory/compliance in the pharmaceutical environment.
• Excellent management and communication skills, including expert prioritization and team building.
• Exceptional leadership skills and proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Highly developed diplomatic negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills and the ability to influence without formal authority.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience developing and managing strategic business plans.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint is required.
• Experience in SAP, MS Teams, Smartsheet, and Salesforce preferred.
• Able to travel as required to meet with internal teams or external contractors, partners, or project funding entities.

Ready To Make an Impact?

If you're a strategic product leader who thrives in complexity and wants to help shape the future of medical countermeasures, we'd love to hear from you.

To help us efficiently identify the most qualified candidates, we may use AI-assisted tools to support our initial resume screening. These tools help us match skills and experience to the requirements of the role more quickly and accurately. However, applications are ultimately reviewed by a human, and all hiring decisions are made by HR and hiring managers. Our goal is to ensure a fair, consistent, and thoughtful hiring experience for every applicant. If you have questions, please let us know.

U.S. Base Pay Ranges and Benefits Information

The estimated annual base salary as a new hire for this position ranges from $192,500 to $233,000. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. Certain roles are eligible for additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, [and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.]

Additionally, Emergent offers a comprehensive benefits package*. Information regarding additional benefits can be found here: https://www.emergentbiosolutions.com/careers/life-at-emergent

(*Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies).

If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a Human Resources Partner about our compensation philosophy and available benefits.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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