Associate International Product Manager (Sequencing Sample Preparation)

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The PositionAssociate International Product Manager - Sequencing Sample Preparation A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. The Opportunity: The Associate International Product Manager, Sequencing Sample Preparation, is responsible for supporting the comprehensive global strategy for the sample prep solutions, specifically DNA-Seq portfolio. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, driving commercial success while building deep expertise in next-generation sequencing applications. Key Roles and Responsibilities: The key accountabilities for this position include, but are not limited to: Product Strategy & Execution: Lead commercial activities on dedicated product development projects within the DNA-Seq portfolio, ensuring customer focus throughout the development lifecycle and driving on-market product success. Requirement Prioritization & Market Intelligence: Gather, refine, and prioritize product requirements across customer segments; identify and monitor competitor activities, threats, and opportunities to develop strategic responses. Global Commercial Enablement: Design and implement marketing tools and collateral (brochures, training manuals, technical guides, branding guidelines, congress materials, and digital content) to support global commercial teams and affiliate partners. Cross-Affiliate Alignment: Provide substantial technical commercial support and guidance to international affiliates on portfolio strategy and customer engagements; collaborate to localize messaging and positioning as needed. Cross-Functional Leadership: Contribute to International Business Team (IBT) meetings and partner with R&D, field teams, and operations to ensure technical specifications align with customer expectations and market demands. Market & Customer Intelligence: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global market trends and laboratory needs within appropriate market segments; synthesize field intelligence to continuously refine product positioning and drive platform adoption. Team Leadership: Create and foster strong team spirit, serve as product champion, and motivate cross-functional stakeholders toward shared commercial goals. Who are you: The following are requirements for the individual in this position: University degree in Marketing, Science, Business, or related technical discipline 1–2 years of sales, marketing or product management experience in life sciences, diagnostics, and/or pharmaceutical industry. Experience with sequencing products, specifically DNA-Seq library prep, is a plus. Strong preference for candidates with practical NGS experience and demonstrated understanding of laboratory workflows and customer needs. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams in a complex global matrix environment. Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset with proactive ability to co-create solutions across internal and external stakeholders. Note that relocation benefits are not available for this role. Who we areA healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.