**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Office
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a motivated and driven Product Lifecycle Manager. This position provides an exciting opportunity to shape and influence a diverse portfolio of over 10,000 products, working closely with a dedicated team of professionals in the Microbiology Division.
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a **General Product Lifecycle Manager** to join our Product Management team, within the Microbiology Division (MBD) of Thermo Fisher Scientific, accountable for projects impacting portfolio optimization.
Acting as the liaison between Sales, Regional Marketing, R&D;, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Affairs, Technical/Customer Support, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, you will hold end-to-end accountability for the portfolio health, focusing on increasing profitability and decreasing complexity.
**I**nternational travel (10% per annum)** will be required, with a focus on our sites in Basingstoke (UK), Wesel (Germany), and Lenexa (USA). Ideally, you will live within commuting distance of an international airport.
**Responsibilities**:
Full ownership and accountability of the annual SKU health project, that includes:
- Product discontinuation - Suggest product retirements and related alternatives working with Product Management, Sales, Regional marketing and Tech support; evaluate EBITA impact with Finance; forecast production ramp down of retired products and ramp up of alternatives with Operations; conduct change controls activity; work with Marketing Ops and Regional Marketing to define the accurate communication plan to customers.
- Price adjustment. Evaluate the product profitability and suggest price adjustments, making sure to remain driven in the market.
- Optimization. Work with Operations and Product Management and propose solutions to reduce portfolio complexity.
Ownership of certain business lines in the food molecular portfolio:
- Collaborate with other divisions of Thermo Scientific.
- Definition of the rules of engagement, technical service, payment terms, minimum order quantity, transfer prices.
- Creation and ownership of the Tailored Solution project, aiming at introducing specific custom-made products and services to key customers.
**Requirements**:
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, or similar field.
- Experience within Microbiology, preferably as a scientist, salesperson, or marketer.
- Experience in Product Management of life science or technical products and services, including conducting product lifecycle analysis and rationalization projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Project management experience.
- Familiarity with working in a global/international business environment.
- Proficient in English, additional languages are a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement: Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and values diversity and inclusion within our workforce.