Associate Director, Product Management – MDx, Enzymes

Watchmaker Genomics

. Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Product Managers across the MDx & Enzymes portfolio .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in MDx applications and enzyme technologies, with a strong focus on product strategy, portfolio management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, drive innovation, and align product development with market needs.

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Product Management ExperienceMDx Applications ExpertiseLeadership and Team DevelopmentStrategic MindsetMarket Research Skills

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Hard Skills

Product StrategyPortfolio ManagementCross-Functional Product DevelopmentNew Product Development (NPD)OEM ProcessesAnalytical SkillsOpportunity PrioritizationCommercial LaunchLifecycle ManagementDecision-Making

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsPrioritizationCustomer Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

MS Degree

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesDiagnosticsBiotechnologyEnzyme TechnologiesPoint-of-Care TestingDecentralized TestingClinical IndicationsMarket SegmentationCompetitive LandscapingProduct Value Propositions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Product Managers across the MDx & Enzymes portfolio
Set clear goals, drive accountability, and foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and customer centricity
Support Product Managers in leading portfolio strategy teams as a strategic sponsor
Own the overarching MDx & Enzymes product strategy across qPCR, RT-qPCR, PCR, isothermal amplification, and enzyme use in MDx and NGS workflows
Guide multi-year portfolio planning and investment prioritization with Commercial, R&D, and Executive teams
Ensure strategies reflect point-of-care, decentralized testing, centralized labs, and relevant clinical indications
Support market research, customer segmentation, competitive landscaping, and new product opportunity identification
Sponsor early-stage discovery efforts and align scientific feasibility with market demand
Drive alignment across MDx and NGS innovation areas
Guide product and commercial launches with differentiated positioning, clear messaging, and commercial alignment
Partner cross-functionally to ensure go-to-market readiness and long-term product success
Support lifecycle management and continuous portfolio optimization
Guide and execute processes and products supporting OEM channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS and +12 years of relevant industry experience, including 2–4 years in people management and a proven track record in product strategy and leadership
Minimum of 12 years of relevant industry experience in life sciences, diagnostics, or biotechnology
2–4 years in people management
Demonstrated Product Management experience, with a strong preference for roles involving cross-functional product development and commercial launch
Experience participating in or leading NPD core teams is required
Experience dealing with OEM customers and processes
Experience in collaboratively developing portfolio strategy
Deep expertise in MDx applications and enzyme technologies
Strategic mindset with strong analytical, market research, and opportunity prioritization skills
Strong strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to define and execute long-term growth strategies
Proven leadership and team development capabilities
Strong collaboration and communication skills across functions and leadership levels
Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize with clarity, and drive business results
Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic and international)
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills
Capable of translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights and differentiated product value propositions
Proven team leadership, with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate high-performing contributors
Customer- and market-focused mindset with strong commercial acumen
Applicants must be currently eligible to work in the United States of America and indicate whether visa sponsorship will be required
Submit a letter of motivation and resume or curriculum vitae in PDF format
Three professional references may be requested if selected for interviews

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Equity
Flexible Time Off
Holidays
Employer covers 75% of base medical plan with buy-up options
EAP (employee assistance program)
Employer paid dental
Employer paid vision
Employer paid $25,000 life/AD&D policy
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match