Job Summary: Are you a growth-oriented, strategic thinker with a passion for relationally working with people and bringing complex technology to life in a growing market? We're seeking a Product Manager who wants to own a portfolio of products and help shape the future of sterile, fluid couplings for the biopharmaceutical industry. In this role, you will be the leader to support the growth of assigned product lines through portfolio management and then new product introduction. The Product Manager will grow the assigned product and markets by meeting and exceeding our customer expectations with a collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit. The position will begin with a focus on the portfolio management responsibilities. As the knowledge and expertise with the products and market grows, this role will expand to include the new product development responsibilities. Responsibilities: Portfolio Management (Downstream Responsibilities) Technical liaison to all internal and external bioprocess customers (customer service, bioprocess applications specialists, bioprocess sales managers, marcomm, scheduling, tooling, quality, OEM's, distributors, end users). Ownership of downstream activities - change control, product validation reports, letterhead statements creation, technical product questionnaire Promote and train internal and external stakeholders globally on the product attributes and key messages. Assess market competition by comparing CPC product to competitors' products. Define product marketing communication objectives. Manages change control communication with market - develops technical content of marketing and change control communications, facilitates market change notifications through Marcomm, and all follow up customer support for change. Collaborate with operations on lead times, product stocking and inventory needs. Support customer accounts with delivery requirements as needed through capacity and product allocation. Leads cross functional team (internal and external stakeholders) through a field product quality issue. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. New Product Strategy & Development (Upstream Responsibilities) Create business plans for future product lines by collecting and analyzing voice of customer data; evaluating new product ideas and/or product changes. Provide information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product sales forecasts. Determine product pricing via value-based pricing strategies. Bring new products to market by proposing product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules Work closely with and help lead a cross-functional team to bring the product to market through a phase gate new product development process. Ideal Candidate Proven experience related to product management, ideally within the single-use biopharma or other regulated medical industry Comfortable and passionate public speaker (presenting to executive team, speaking at conferences and trade shows, customer presentations). Strong written and oral communication skills which can be utilized to build trust and influence across teams A technical mind with enough comfort level to understand product specifications and collaborate with engineers,but with a primary focus on business and strategic aspects. An actioned-oriented person who is able to effectively lead a diverse team through ambiguity Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or above 2+ years of product management or related technical customer facing experience 2+ years of experience defining and launching new products to market Preferred Qualifications: MBA Experience working with biopharma and/or components used within biopharma manufacturing processes Proven experience developing and implementing effective product development plans nd strategies in a B2B setting Comfortable with ambiguity Experience with fluid handling products/markets Experience working with OEM and distribution channels Supervisory Responsibilities: none Travel: 30% or less This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of tasks, responsibilities or duties. Colder Products Company reserves the right to amend to meet legal, business and organizational requirements as necessary. #LI-BM1 #LI-ONSITE About CPC (Colder Products Company): We are Colder Products Company, the industry leader in the design and manufacture of specialized quick disconnect couplings for the life sciences, industrial, andchemical handling markets. Used around the world in a broad range of applications, connection technologies from Colder Products Company allow flexible tubing to be quickly and safely connected and disconnected, reducing spills and increasing safety. Colder Products Company, a Dover company, is based in St. Paul with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.