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Merck KGaA

Senior Strategic Product Manager - Life Sciences 1 1

Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany

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Engineering
Seniority
Lead / management
Country
DE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
6 Oct 2026

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the posting

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

We have an exciting new opportunity for you to join as Senior Strategic Product Manager within the Single Use and Integrated Systems Business Franchise, focusing on our Sterile Sampling and Final Fill portfolio. In this role, you will own and define the strategy that drives the growth of this product portfolio, particularly in relation to the evolving GLP-1 market opportunity. Your expertise will be essential in shaping our approach to this dynamic landscape, ensuring that we effectively address customer needs and manage projects while driving our strategic revenue growth and market share objectives.

What you will do:

  • Develop a clear vision and strategic plan, including long-range planning, product portfolio positioning, and evolution of the portfolio for modalities/applications that create value for customers, with a focus on the GLP-1 market.
  • Actively monitor competitive activity, market trends, and customer feedback related to GLP-1, translating these insights into winning strategies for new and existing products.
  • Act as the owner to drive the product development roadmap, including business cases, market sizing, financial analysis, and forecasting, and lead successful product launches from concept through commercialization, particularly for GLP-1 market.
  • Develop and execute Annual Operating Plans (AOP), including go-to-market execution focused on revenue growth, operating margin, innovation, and life cycle management
  • Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with R&D, commercial, operations, and other key business partners to drive business results in a global high matrix setup.
  • Formulate pricing strategies to maximize top and bottom-line goals, taking into account the competitive landscape.
  • Frequently present updates and insights to stakeholders, sponsors, and senior management, focusing on the impact of your strategies in the GLP-1 market.

We invite you to bring your expertise and passion for innovation to our team as we strive to lead in the GLP-1 market and beyond. Join us in making a meaningful impact!

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in a product management and/or strategic marketing role, preferably within the bioprocessing industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the bioprocessing industry and single-use manufacturing, ideally in sampling and final fill applications.
  • Familiarity with the GLP-1 market and its dynamics is highly desirable.
  • Advanced degree in a quantitative or scientific field (MBA, Master’s, or PhD) is preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail, along with the ability to analyze business impact and make effective decisions.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills, including proficiency in written, verbal, and presentation formats.
  • Proven experience in digital solutions, particularly integrated systems with software and customer-facing design configurator tools.
  • Self-motivated and energetic, with a strong ability to drive business results and initiatives.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of independence and agility.
  • Highly collaborative, with a demonstrated ability to influence and navigate within a global matrix organization.

Pay Range for this position: $120,900-181,300 ​

Our ranges are derived from several sources, and largely reliant on relevant industry market data. Should we decide to make an offer, we will consider several factors, including but not limited to your location, skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; paid time off; and paid holidays; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses. ​

What we offer:We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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