Product Manager, Automated Liquid Handling at Agilent Technologies in Santa Clara, California

Job Description:

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek ---- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

Are you knowledgeable and experienced with automated liquid handling? Do you like having the responsibility of making strategic decisions? Are you able to handle complexity, and communicate with clarity? The Automation product marketing team is looking for a talented individual who can bridge the world of science and business in the high visibility role of Product Manager.

This is a key role managing the Agilent Bravo Automated Liquid Handling platform and associated products. It involves the following activities:

* Gathering voice-of-customer input and translating customer need into future product development requirements
* Performing market and competitive analysis
* Creating compelling marketing campaigns and collateral to highlight value propositions and differentiation
* Working in a cross-functional team to align vision and build momentum across marketing, R&D, finance, manufacturing, and customer support
* Building business cases for new investment opportunities backed by data-driven forecast models, and presenting them to division senior management
* Developing close relationships with a global sales team, and supporting them through generation of customer-facing material, delivering sales training for new and existing products, attending scientific conferences, and visiting customer sites

A successful product manager requires a strong sense of ownership for their portfolio. You will be encouraged to think boldly, ask questions, and voice your ideas. Flexibility is expected in this role, as on any day of the week you may need to actively engage in any of the varied aspects that impact your products. For example; Monday morning you may be making price adjustments, Tuesday you are building a case to increase manufacturing capacity, Wednesday you may be outlining changes desired on a product webpage.

Position able to start remote due to COVID

* Bachelors, Masters, or equivalent University Degree
* 4+ years relevant experience with automation, marketing/sales, or a combination thereof
* Previous Sales experience a plus
* In-depth knowledge of automated liquid handling technology and applications
* Ability to distill complex technology and scientific information into clear marketing messages
* Compelling presentation skills including creation of visual aids and delivering concise narrative
* Proactive work ethic and ability to work independently
* Strong organization skills

This job requires up to 25% domestic and international travel under normal circumstances.

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