Senior Product Manager

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Position Overview

The Senior Product Manager will be responsible for executing a portfolio of projects supporting product strategy. This position is responsible for project definition including gathering technical product and customer requirements, synthesis of voice of customer research and market opportunity assessment, and contributing to building a compelling business case.

The Senior Product Manager will work in a product development or lifecycle management core team, identifying key subject matter experts across the organization to deliver on project milestones. This role collaborates with a broad range of functions including Research & Development (R&D), Clinical, Information Technology (IT), Operations, Laboratory Operations, Program Management, Commercial, Finance, Regulatory, and Legal. The Senior Product Manager is the face of the project representing the Screening business unit, collaborating with and influencing varying levels of internal subject matter experts. This position requires a strong team-focused approach and giving high-visibility presentations to drive progress to key milestones and alignment across the organization. Strong business acumen and customer focus are essential to the success of this role, as well as the ability to distill complex information from multiple sources into clear and actionable tactics.

This is a hybrid position and can be based out of our Madison, WI or San Diego, CA office location.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain overall accountability for project success in securing and marshalling the people, budget, and other resources required to execute program objectives.
• Represent the project and project team to the Screening Business Unit.
• Help clear barriers to team progress and resolve conflicts within the team and outside of the team.
• Delegate effectively to other functions who may or may not be direct reports.
• Maximize the value of Exact Sciences' Pipeline programs by developing and maintaining a portfolio of projects that support the long-term strategy and business plan for the product.
• Contribute to development and execution of the product strategy.
• Provide project leadership with deep interactions and collaboration with R&D scientists, Commercial, Clinical Development, Lab Operations, Market Access, Regulatory, Business Development, and product lifecycle management colleagues.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations to convey program strategies and/or facilitate key decisions to a broad set of stakeholders including senior leaders.
• Apply knowledge of product development processes and deliverables in regulated environments (FDA, ISO, CE/IVDR).
• Promote an open, collaborative environment built on trust to foster positive teamwork.
• Exceptional communication skills including oral, written, and presentation techniques.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability to travel 30% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend and international travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, scientific, or related field; or Bachelor's degree in business administration, scientific, or related field and 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of Master's degree.
• 5+ years of experience working in a team setting in healthcare product development and/or commercialization with a demonstrated ability to effectively contribute toward team goals.
• 5+ years of experience in a regulated environment (including CLIA, FDA, CE, IVDR).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in life sciences, business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience working in a team setting in healthcare product development and/or commercialization.
• Strong analytical skills for financial modeling or data analysis.
• Experience with development and commercialization of products outside of the United States.
• Experience with working in both the clinical environment (i.e., with health care providers) and the molecular diagnostic lab environment (qPCR and NGS experience a plus ).
• Strong knowledge and experience in cancer screening and oncology.

Salary Range:

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.

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