Plasmidsaurus is building out our Product team and is looking to bring on our first true Product Manager. This is a dream role for a person who is dissatisfied with the current state of DNA sequencing and looking to change the way scientific research gets done in microbiology. You’ll be instrumental in helping us unleash the next wave of our best-in-class sequencing services, as well as building and defining how product functions here at Plasmidsaurus. This role will serve as the glue between R&D, Revenue, Engineering, Labs, and Operations, and will ensure that we continue to deliver the kind of game-changing products our customers have come to expect from us.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building amazing things. Leading the commercial development of new sequencing service offerings
• Making sure we are focused on the right things. Conducting market assessments, competitive landscape analyses, customer interviews, and product positioning studies
• Learning about the market and the customer. Analyzing key market trends, unmet needs, and potential disruptors in the sequencing world
• Keeping our research grounded. Working closely with R&D to align commercial strategy, turning technology into products that provide value to our customers
• Making our value clear. Working with product marketing to ensure our Revenue team understands the value we are providing and has the assets they need to be successful

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Deep knowledge of molecular biology or DNA sequencing and extensive experience with molecular biology techniques such as plasmid design, cloning, PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, and library preparation
• A long list of products or services you’ve built that customers have loved
• A record of prioritizing creating customer value above all else
• Proven experience influencing cross-functional teams, and working effectively with customers, R&D, and sales teams
• Experience building product roadmaps and product life cycle management
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to overcome challenges
• Degree in molecular biology, genetics or associated scientific field required
• Outstanding leadership, teamwork, and communication skills