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At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
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At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.
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The Senior Product Manager, Digital Pathology is responsible actively managing the product life cycle of new and existing digital pathology solutions across the healthcare and life science markets. You will execute product management activities, and drive scanner-focused product enhancements to expand the existing product areas and markets to better serve the entire customer base. Use your unique blend of hands-on market, business, and technical expertise in imaging systems or diagnostic instrumentation to develop big-picture visions and drive to make those visions reality.
This position reports to the Sr Director, Global Product Management and is part of the Digital Pathology Product Management team located in Vista, CA and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Oversee Leica Biosystems' digital pathology scanner portfolio product lines from strategic planning and development through launch and end-of-life
Identify market opportunities, assess competition, write business cases, and establish product and pricing strategies
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and program management to develop new and enhance existing products, ensuring documented requirements represent the true Voice of Customer (VOC), including user personas, workflow mapping, and unmet needs analysis
Work closely with marketing to develop and implement go-to-market plans, working with all departments to execute and launch
Function as the market expert in advanced imaging solutions that support the digital pathology customer base and internal teams
The essential requirements of the job include:
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, life science, engineering or equivalent.
8+ years of product marketing, product management, or related experience in medical devices
5+ years of product management (i.e., lead strategy and development of new product development, product life cycle management, business strategy).
Product Management, Product Research, and/or Marketing within a regulated environment (preferably medical device/FDA).
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time and international travel if needed.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Clinical laboratory or biotech industries
Digital pathology
Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
At Leica Biosystems, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement.
The annual salary range for this role is $140,000 - $170,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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