Product Manager, NGS

Watchmaker Genomics

. Serve as an organizational expert and champion for the DNA NGS portfolio .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in NGS workflows, including library preparation, sequencing, and data interpretation, while effectively managing product commercialization and lifecycle strategies. Proven ability to translate market insights into product strategies and collaborate cross-functionally to drive product adoption and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

NGS Workflows ExpertiseProduct Management ExperienceMSc Degree In Molecular BiologyCross-Functional CollaborationCustomer-Facing Experience

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Hard Skills

Library PreparationSequencingData InterpretationMolecular Biology TechniquesProduct CommercializationMarket AssessmentLifecycle ManagementRisk-Informed Decision-MakingProduct DevelopmentSales Enablement

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsStrong Interpersonal SkillsCreative ThinkingCritical ThinkingExcellent Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

DNA NGS PortfolioMarket InsightsCompetitive LandscapeCustomer SegmentationProduct StrategyStakeholder AlignmentQuality Management SystemRevenue MonitoringProduct Performance AnalysisScientific Backgrounds

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an organizational expert and champion for the DNA NGS portfolio
Translate market and customer needs into prioritized product requirements
Partner with R&D to evaluate technical feasibility and make informed product tradeoffs
Partner with sales to engage key customers and cultivate collaborations
Drive innovative product solutions, penetration of key application areas, and broader product adoption
Translate customer, market, competitive, and technical insights into product strategy and differentiated value propositions
Partner with Product Marketing on positioning, messaging, commercialization, and sales enablement
Manage product commercialization and lifecycle management, including market assessments, global pricing strategies, documentation, sales training, and demand planning
Manage cross-functional collaborations across R&D, Support, Sales, Quality, and Operations
Drive new product development through commercial launch
Develop and execute product and application strategies for assigned portfolio areas
Assess market opportunities, customer segmentation, competitive landscape, business cases, roadmap priorities, and lifecycle investment decisions
Own lifecycle performance for assigned products by monitoring revenue, adoption, customer feedback, competitive dynamics, quality trends, and product performance
Create and maintain competitive assessments, market trends, and product performance analyses
Lead portfolio communication and stakeholder alignment, including business reviews and leadership updates
Surface and escalate risks, issues, opportunities, tradeoffs, and required decisions
Drive cross-functional accountability and resolution
Report to the Senior Product Manager, DNA

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS and 6+ years or MS and 4+ years of relevant industry experience
Demonstrated technical expertise in NGS workflows, including library preparation, sequencing, and data interpretation
Experience in core molecular biology techniques
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to multitask, work to a high standard, perform consistently under pressure and deadlines, and work without supervision
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as a team member
Excellent communication and personal task management skills
High level of self-motivation and initiative
Ability to influence and gain consensus in cross-functional teams
Ability to work effectively with customers, development, and sales teams
Experience presenting technical information to groups with various scientific backgrounds
Creative and critical thinking skills
Track record of defining and launching products
Experience documenting customer/product requirements and applying risk-informed decision-making within a quality management system
Approximately 20% domestic and international travel
MSc degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or an associated scientific field required
Minimum of 4 years industry relevant experience, including R&D
Experience being part of a new product development core team or project required
Product Management experience is preferred
Customer-facing roles considered a plus
Letter of motivation required
Resume or Curriculum vitae highlighting relevant qualifications and experience required
Three professional references may be requested if selected for interview
Applicants must be currently eligible to work in the United States of America and disclose whether they will require visa sponsorship
May be subject to pre-employment driving history, drug screening, and background checks

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