District Inside Sales Representative
Illumina
Manager, Program and Product
Karius
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California
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💰 $127,148 - $190,722 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Facilitate the full product lifecycle process, from ideation through development, launch, and post-market evaluation.
- Define product requirements and roadmaps informed by user feedback, scientific insights, and regulatory considerations.
- Translate complex laboratory workflows and diagnostic needs into clear, actionable product strategies.
- Partner with R&D, Medical Affairs, Engineering, and Commercial teams to deliver lab-ready, scalable, and compliant diagnostic solutions.
- Serve as the voice of the customer and laboratory end-user in all product discussions.
- Drive alignment across functions, including Laboratory Operations, Clinical Affairs, Quality, Regulatory, and Software.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle.
- Develop and oversee project plans, budgets, timelines, and deliverables for product development programs.
- Lead cross-functional meetings and provide clear communication of program progress, risks, and outcomes to leadership.
- Report to VP, Product and Program Management; travel required up to 20%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, or related discipline; Master’s or Ph.D. strongly preferred.
- Proven track record with 3-5 years of product and/or program management experience, within the diagnostic, preferably within the Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) or consulting environments, at the intersection of science, technology, and healthcare.
- Proven expertise in laboratory workflows, molecular assay development, and the successful implementation of diagnostic testing solutions.
- Demonstrated success navigating regulated environments (e.g., CLIA, CAP, FDA, ISO 13485), with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving the launch of innovative, lab-based diagnostic products in life sciences or biotech.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to distill data and present clear insights to stakeholders.
- Proactive, self-starter mindset with a track record of driving results.
- Strong project management expertise, including building schedules, anticipating risks, and mitigating timeline delays.
- Effective both independently and as a highly collaborative team player.
- Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic (startup) environments.
- Ability to work in office, lab, or clinical environments; travel required up to 20%.
