Associate Director, Product Management Operations

Watchmaker Genomics

. Lead, mentor, and develop the Product Management Operations team .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management operations, including demand planning, forecasting, and pricing analytics, while leading cross-functional teams to enhance product lifecycle management and operational efficiency. Proven ability to analyze performance metrics and implement process improvements in a quality-driven environment.

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Product Management OperationsDemand PlanningPricing AnalyticsCross-Functional LeadershipProduct Lifecycle Management

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Hard Skills

Analytical SkillsQuantitative SkillsProcess ImprovementForecastingBusiness PlanningLifecycle ManagementPerformance AnalyticsCommercial AcumenQuality ManagementOperational Leadership

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

ExcelERP SystemsPower BISales ForceBusiness Systems

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesBiotechGenomicsMolecular DiagnosticsQuality-Driven Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and develop the Product Management Operations team
Develop and improve Product Management processes, tools, systems, metrics, and operating practices
Lead product and portfolio performance analytics using commercial, operational, financial, and quality data
Support product and portfolio business reviews and surface trends in performance, demand, pricing, margin, quality, and portfolio health
Lead demand planning and forecasting for standard and custom products
Support pricing strategy through pricing analytics, ASP and margin trends, pricing frameworks, and governance processes
Lead operational processes supporting product health and Product Care & Quality (PCQ)
Provide operational leadership for the custom product portfolio, including intake, evaluation, planning, execution, forecasting, pricing inputs, and lifecycle management
Coordinate product lifecycle activities, including on-market changes, documentation, stability and regulatory requirements, customer communications, and discontinuation or end-of-life activities
Represent Product Management in cross-functional systems, data, and process initiatives
Identify opportunities to standardize, simplify, and automate recurring operational activities
Partner with Core Product Management, Commercial Operations, Finance, Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and IT
Report to the Vice President, Marketing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, business, marketing, or a related field required
12+ years of relevant experience in product management, product operations, portfolio operations, commercial operations, or a related field
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Demonstrated experience in product or portfolio operations, including product performance, demand planning, forecasting, pricing analytics, lifecycle management, or business planning
Strong understanding of product lifecycle management in a quality-driven environment
Demonstrated experience improving processes, systems, tools, and operating practices
Strong cross-functional leadership and influence skills
Experience with business systems and analytical tools, including advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems, Power BI, Sales Force and other supporting tools
Strong business judgment and commercial acumen
People leadership experience; 2-4 years of direct people management or equivalent functional leadership experience preferred
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and bring structure to ambiguous situations
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of independent decision-making
Experience in biotech, life sciences, genomics, molecular diagnostics, or another technically complex product environment highly desirable/preferred
Submit a letter of motivation and resume/CV in PDF format
Applications without a Letter of Motivation will not be considered
Three professional references may be requested if selected for interview
Currently eligible to work in the United States; disclose any current or future need for U.S. visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Equity
Flexible Time Off
Holidays
Employer covers 75% of the 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