Product Manager

PRODUCT MANAGER (MASS SPECTROMETRY) BASED LIVINGSTON (HYBRID WORKING), SALARY EXCELLENT PLUS BONUS AND BENS PACKAGE  Based in Livingston, Grw Talents client comprises of a group of European companies engaged in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of analytical systems, life science equipment and laboratory instruments with operations dating a number of years. They design, develop, supply and support Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry product lines for a range of markets including forensics, food quality, environmental, pharma and life sciences. The company maintains a global infrastructure to support sales around the world. Manufacturing is in both the Netherlands and Livingston.  The business continues to invest heavily in research and development of new instruments and market solutions and has truly remarkable growth expectations for the coming years. In this role you will support the growth of their Mass Spectrometry product line, and they are looking for an experienced and strategic Product Manager to join their dynamic team. As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial performance of the GC-MS products and will be driving the development, launch, and continuous improvement of products. You will collaborate closely with R&D, marketing, sales, and customer support teams to ensure the products meet the needs of laboratories across key market segments. This position also plays a vital role in representing the company at industry events and in standardisation organisations, where some travel to locations around the globe will occasionally be required. Responsibilities : Product Strategy & Market Research including the roadmap for scientific instrumentation, conducting market research, prioritise product requirements based on feedback from scientists, researchers, and technical users Drive the product development lifecycle from concept to commercialisation, including prototyping, validation, manufacturing, and post-launch support. Product Development & Compliance, work closely with R&D to drive the product development lifecycle and to ensure product compliance with industry standards such as CE, UL / CSA. Go-to-Market & Stakeholder Collaboration with internal stakeholders, including marketing and sales teams and develop and manage product roadmaps and successful product launches. Performance Monitoring & Customer Engagement using key performance metrics (KPIs) and provide product training and support to sales and customer service teams, equipping them with in-depth knowledge of product features and applications. Ideally you will have a degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field. An advanced degree (MSc, PhD, or MBA) is a plus. Candidates who do not have the educational requirements but who can demonstrate equivalent experience will be considered.  You should have experience in Product Management within the scientific instrumentation industry (e.g., analytical instruments, lab equipment) and ideally a background in Mass Spectrometry applications development, validation and standardisation, preferably using gas or liquid chromatography.    This is a great opportunity to join an established and growing global business. In return they can offer excellent financial rewards and career development prospects. You will work with a flexible working pattern, that allows an early finish on a Friday. They offer a comprehensive range of benefits including performance-related bonus scheme, death in service, group income protection, private medical insurance, pension scheme, paid holidays, subsidised gym membership, cycle to work and employee discount scheme.  Please send your CV to our recruitment partner Katie Hydes at Grw Talent