Associate International Product Manager - Sequencing System

Roche is a healthcare company focused on advancing science and developing medicines and diagnostics to improve patient health. The Associate International Product Manager will support the global strategy for the AXELIOS 1 Platform by defining product vision, prioritizing requirements, managing the product lifecycle, forecasting demand, enabling commercial teams, and coordinating with international and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Define and direct short-term execution and long-term vision for the AXELIOS 1 Platform to maintain competitiveness across evolving Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) applications
• Gather, refine, and prioritize core product requirements across established and prospective customer segments to align with market demands
• Establish operational frameworks governing New Product Introductions (NPI), on-market portfolio maintenance, and end-of-life obsolescence strategies
• Lead business case evaluations, business reviews, and demand forecasting for instruments and consumables to optimize inventory control
• Design and implement global training frameworks, field guides, and sales tools to equip commercial teams for diverse customer engagements
• Partner with international affiliates and downstream marketing to localize messaging, pricing structures, and promotional calendars
• Track emerging NGS methodologies, monitor vendor landscapes, and conduct competitive benchmarking to identify portfolio gaps and commercial opportunities
• Synthesize field intelligence and customer insights to continuously refine product messaging, drive platform adoption, and enhance product lifecycles
• Collaborate with R&D, Bioinformatics, Software, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure technical specifications match customer expectations and broader corporate goals

Requirements:

• University degree in Marketing, Science, Business or related technical discipline
• 1 - 2 years of product management experience in life sciences, diagnostic and/or pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with product lifecycle management: new product development, on-market operational support, and product obsolescence strategy
• Capability to communicate effectively across different levels, with proven capability in designing and delivering formal presentations
• Demonstrates strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a proven ability to proactively co-create solutions with key stakeholders
• Location: Remote – This position can be based anywhere in the US
• Next generation sequencing experience is a plus