Strategic Product Manager

  • Merck KGaA
  • Burlington, Massachusetts
  • Full Time

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

You will join a highly visible global team focused on shaping product and portfolio strategy for the clarification portfolio, driving integrated business management and next-generation biopharmaceutical production technologies. You will own the mid- to long-term strategy in your area, guided by deep insights into global market dynamics, customer needs, and business opportunities. You will lead the development and execution of strategies that prioritize customer satisfaction and portfolio growth. You will translate market intelligence into actionable roadmaps, business cases, and investment decisions. You will manage cross-functional initiatives from product development through market introduction, ensuring alignment with senior leadership.

You will craft compelling value propositions, market positioning, and launch collateral that enable rapid wins in competitive landscapes. You will collaborate with R&D, Strategy, Commercial, Pricing, and Controlling to optimize the lifecycle of the portfolio. You will define go-to-market plans and continuously monitor competitor activity, market trends, and customer feedback and will interact with customers. You will prepare presentations for sponsors and senior management to secure buy-in for strategic investments. You will thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, balancing multiple projects with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. This role involves limited domestic and international travel.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in any Science, Engineering or Business discipline; 5+ years of experience in product management.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • You have a proven track record in leading business strategies, product development, and go-to-market initiatives with a customer-centric mindset.
  • Master's degree, MBA, or PhD; 10+ years professional experience, preferably in Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical industry.
  • You bring strong analytical and digital capabilities, including the ability to build and interpret business and market data and to use digital tools efficiently.
  • You can influence and collaborate across a complex international network of functions and stakeholders to drive decisions.
  • You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with a high degree of independence.
  • You demonstrate an innovative, proactive mindset and strong business acumen, with familiarity in BioProcessing applications relevant to biopharmaceutical processing.

Pay Range for this position: $128,300-$192,500

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job ID: 523419162
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026

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