Director, Innovation Product Management at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) in Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Description:

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides and proprietary technologies for genomics applications. Our work is complex and
cutting-edge
, and our team members are curious, creative thinkers who understand that good data drives smart decisions. At IDT, we realize that although science may be uniform, people are unique. We promote a culture where engaged people are motivated and have opportunities to achieve their full potential, as part of one global team.

IDT is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health. This position is part of the


Gene Reading Components Product Innovation Team

located
in


Boulder, Colorado, Coralville, Iowa or Redwood City, California

and will be

on-site.

At IDT, we are one global team. We celebrate our differences, engage in healthy debates, and are inclusive. Together, we
accomplish

great things
!

The Director, Innovation Product Management will
be responsible for
defining and guiding the execution of
IDT's gene Reading Components
R&D pipeline across the New Product Development (NPD) teams. You will play a pivotal role in
identifying
unmet
Gene Reading customer
needs, translating those needs into groundbreaking products, and bringing them to market. You will also be a critical champion for our future products and our culture of innovation both internally and externally.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• 
  

  Lead a high-performing team of Product Innovation Managers, fostering a team culture of excellence and continuous improvement that prioritizes cross-functional business leadership, data-driven decision-making, and associate learning & development

  
  


• 
  

  I

  n partnership with
  Business Unit Leadership
  , lead thorough market research and assessments to understand unmet
  customer
  needs and technological trends and
  identify
  actionable new product ideas
  and roadmaps

  
  


• 
  

  W

  ith
  customer
  centric
  perspective, translate top new product ideas into detailed and clear product definitions that are compelling & competitive in the market and
  feasible
  for our
  Innovation
  New Product Development (NPD) core teams to execute on.
  

  
  

• 
  

  Contribute to the Innovation roadmap and
  maintain
  Incremental Pipeline Value (IPV,) and Innovation Growth metrics aligned with a multi-year Strategic Plan.
   
  

  
  

• 
  

  Partner with
  Commercial Product Management teams
  to bring new products to market and drive excellent launches.
  

  
  

• 
  

  Build and
  maintain
  strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including R&D,
  Marketing, and
  Regulatory Affairs.
  

  
  

• 
  

  Champion a culture of creativity and collaboration across all stages of the product development lifecycle, from ideation to commercialization.
  

  
  

The essential requirements of the job include:

• 
  

  Bachelor's degree in biological life sciences (biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, etc.), engineering and/or medicine AND 10+ years of experience OR an Advanced degree (Master's, PhD, or M.D.) in biological life sciences (biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, etc.), engineering and/or medicine AND 8+ years of experience w

  
  


• 
  

  At least 3+ years of experience managing people and teams. Experience building & coaching excellent product management teams and effectively managing change.
  

  
  


• 
  

  Proven track record of success in leading product innovation management within the genomics industry or a related field (e.g.,
  Life Science, Biotechnology.
  Medical Device, Pharmaceuticals)
  ,
  a deep knowledge of
  Next Generation Sequencing and PCR
  ,
  and
  how
  new technologies
  get to market and what drives their success

  
  


• 
  

  Proven
  track record
  of success in leading product innovation management within the
  genomics
  industry or a related field (e.g.,
  Life Science, Biotechnology.
  Medical Device, Pharmaceuticals)
  ,
  a deep knowledge of
  Next Generation Sequencing and PCR
  ,
  and
  how
  new technologies
  get to market and what drives their success

  
  


• 
  

  Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a strong
  track record
  of translating market insights into actionable product roadmaps amidst uncertainty and balancing technology, customer need, and market value in product decision-making

  
  


• 
  

  Strong collaborative leadership style, with a strong
  track record
  of driving results with buy-in within matrixed organizations

  
  


• 
  

  Extensive experience in effectively communicating complex technical information to diverse audiences and championing innovation cross-functionally

  
  

It would be a plus if you also
possess

previous
experience in:

• 
  

  5+ years of experience in product management and/or product development, with a strong understanding of the product development lifecycle

  
  


• 
  

  Specific experience and demonstrated expertise in Molecular Diagnostics, Oncology, and/or Infectious Disease

  
  


• 
  

  Experience partnering with ex

  ternal organizations (e.g., industry partners,
  Specialty Reference Labs,
  Academic Medical Centers) to deliver new product innovation

  
  

The salary range for this role is $170,000 - $190,000. 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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. 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.

N

ote: 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.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit

www.danaher.com
.

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