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Sr Product Manager

Waters Corporation

Goleta, CA
Full Time
Senior
96k-128k
19 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and eager to drive innovation in the field of analytical instrumentation? Join our dynamic team as a Product Manager for Multi-Angle Light Scattering (MALS) and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of scientific research. Based in the picturesque city of Santa Barbara, CA, you'll collaborate with industry leaders and high-value customers to develop groundbreaking solutions that address real-world challenges. If you're ready to inspire change, influence key stakeholders, and lead the charge in delivering exceptional products, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Product Management team and software team to define software product strategies that will result in sustainable and profitable growth for MALS products
  • Maintain MALS product and release roadmaps guided by input from customers and field sales representatives that is supported by detailed market analysis
  • Visit high-value customers and ensure a strong "voice of customer" to generate a clear understanding of their challenges and needs
  • Inspire and influence colleagues to work across a matrix organization (Hardware R&D, Software R&D, Operations, Manufacturing, Service, Marketing, Sales)
  • Test new products and collaborate closely with software and hardware test teams
  • Work closely with the marketing team to ensure product launches are best in class and result in growth targets being met over the lifecycle of the product
  • Work closely with the Customer Support and Service team to prioritize and resolve customer issues associated with MALS products
  • Track metrics related to software products and customer satisfaction

Requirements

  • Bachelor's of Science Degree required. Master's or Ph.D. is preferred in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or chemical engineering
  • Three (3) years in sales/marketing/product management; Two (2) years in laboratory instrument support, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience with light scattering and/or HPLC
  • Willingness to perform hands-on activities
  • Open and effective communication style, excellent writing and public presentation skills, strong people skills, cross-organizational teamwork and the ability to interact with and influence the direction of key opinion leaders
  • Understand and develop a Product Lifecycle for MALS instruments and its supporting software
  • Ability to travel 20-25% of time both domestically and internationally

Nice to Have

  • Experience with light scattering and/or HPLC

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's of Science Degree in a relevant field
  • Master's or Ph.D. preferred in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or chemical engineering
  • Experience in sales, marketing, or product management
  • Experience with laboratory instruments and support

Benefits & Perks

  • The general base pay ranges from $95,500/year to $127,500/year, based on market location, knowledge, skills, and experience

Working at Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation is committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing its employees, products, customers, and community. The company fosters a collaborative environment with over 7,600 passionate employees worldwide, working in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate pioneering science. Waters emphasizes equal opportunity employment and considers all qualified applicants based on merit and business needs.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 8, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Management
Salary96k-128k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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About Waters Corporation

Website

waters.com

Company Size

5001-10000 employees

Location

Goleta, CA

Industry

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing

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