At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the global strategy for innovative laboratory instruments and drive product success.
- Company: Join Azenta Life Sciences, a leader in high-quality consumables and sealing solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with global collaboration and travel opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of life sciences with cutting-edge technology and impactful products.
- Qualifications: Degree in Life Sciences or Engineering; 3+ years in product management required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Azenta Life Sciences specialises in the design and manufacture of high quality consumables and sealing solutions for molecular biology. The Global Product Manager – Instruments is responsible for the strategic ownership and global success of a subset of the Azenta Instruments portfolio. This role defines product vision, roadmap, and lifecycle strategy, translating market and customer insights into differentiated instrument solutions. The position requires strong technical understanding of laboratory instruments, cross‑functional leadership, and experience managing complex products in a global, regulated environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Define and maintain the global product vision and multi‑year roadmap for the instruments portfolio in alignment with company strategy.
- Identify opportunities for differentiation through technology, workflow integration, connectivity, and user experience.
- Analyze global market trends, customer workflows, and competitive landscapes to inform product requirements and prioritization.
- Gather and translate voice‑of‑customer insights into clear product and system specifications.
- Own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of instruments, from concept and development through launch, lifecycle optimization, and end‑of‑life planning.
- Ensure products meet market needs, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
- Partner with commercial, marketing, and regional teams to support global launches, positioning, and value messaging.
- Provide product expertise to enable successful commercialization and adoption.
- Work closely with R&D, engineering, regulatory, quality, operations, and supply chain teams to deliver instruments on time and to specification.
- Act as the primary product owner within a global, matrixed organization.
- Monitor product performance, installed base trends, and customer feedback to guide enhancements, line extensions, platform evolution, and portfolio optimization decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of product management experience within the life sciences or laboratory instruments industry.
- Proven ability to manage complex instrument lifecycles, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience working with global cross‑functional teams.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Additional Information
If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at Recruiting@azenta.com for assistance. Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Product Manager employer: AZENTA UK LTD
Azenta Life Sciences is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the life sciences sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Azenta provides opportunities for professional development and cross-functional leadership, ensuring that team members can thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful advancements in laboratory instruments. Located in a vibrant area, employees enjoy a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion, making it a rewarding place to work.
