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(Archived) Product Manager, Imagyst – Global Diagnostics (Dx)
Job Description
Location: U.S. Remote
The Product Manager will partner with key functions at Zoetis including Global Commercial teams, VMRD (Zoetis R&D), ZTD (Zoetis Tech and Digital), and GMS (Zoetis Global Manufacturing and Supply) to lead on-market diagnostics innovations and manage more complex line extensions and new products.This function incorporates inputs from a cross-functional product team (CFPT) to define the problem statement and prioritize product backlog.The Product Manager will need to be a strong leader to guide the CFPT and sub-teams in product break-fix needs, constant maintenance and performance improvements, and delivering enhancements and new innovations that create long-term customer value.The successful candidate will be attuned to customer needs and their experience using our diagnostic products.This position could also require supporting vendor relationships and travel both domestically and internationally (up to 20%).
Responsibilities:
- Define the problem statement and maintain product backlog by:
- Aligning with Commercial teams on product financial goals
- Monitoring product performance and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Detecting and proposing necessary product updates
- Providing ROI assessments for projects
- Bringing on-the-ground feedback into product backlog with long-term strategy in mind
- Knowing the product users and product and connecting the two into clear product requirements
- Putting emphasis on continuous improvement and prioritization
- Understanding when to make tradeoffs in investing between projects
- Drive all facets of new product launches across global markets, supporting customer, colleague and company preparation efforts, and helping transfer materials and expertise to the commercial teams.
- Lead CFPT and sub-team collaboration by:
- Assigning team level Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
- Working effectively with other functions at Zoetis
- Guiding empowerment of these CFPTs to make key decisions
- Identifying and leveraging team members to accomplish goals
- Using insight and feedback from across Zoetis to improve products and processes
- Being the VOC = Voice of Customer
- Deliver on items open in product backlog with planned release schedule
- Be internal advocate and product evangelist
- Operate as product owner in ZTD software release process
- Monitor market, competitive, and technology trends
- Create and provide documentation as necessary to assist Commercial teams with training and service
- Communicate regularly with Commercial teams on product update and deployment plans
- Develop presentations for status and future strategies for the product
- Work with Zoetis Business Development (BD) and GMS External Supply/Procurement to negotiate or re-negotiate agreements, if applicable to product
Qualifications (Skills/Traits, Education, & Prior Experience)
- Skills/Traits:
- Action oriented: “can do” and “does do” attitude; authentically engaged with people and situations with high energy and proactive problem-solving acumen
- Displays empathy: demonstrated deep commitment to internal colleagues and customers
- Passionate and enthusiastic: be the fuel that inspires colleagues and drives contagious excitement for the product
- Team player: loves being part of a team, both leading and serving
- Accountable with global mindset commits to stretch goals and delivers; holds self to highest performance standards; takes ownership for mistakes; delivers tough messages directly
- Humble and hungry: confidence without arrogance; driven to continually improve regardless of prior successes
- Demonstrates strong organization abilities: attention to detail, effective time management, solid communication skills, and great follow-through
- Education
- BA/BS degree in scientific discipline or business
- MBA or other advanced degree preferred, but not required
- Experience
- 5+ years in Product Management role or equivalent industry experience
- Proven ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment