We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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Job Purpose/Overview

The Director of Immunoassay Product Management team plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our diagnostic technology and the commercial business, driving product vision, and strategy while leading cross-functional teams in the development and launch of innovative products. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and strong leadership skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Product Vision and Strategy

• Define and maintain the product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with company objectives.

• In partnership with Commercial, conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user feedback to identify opportunities for product innovation and improvement.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including executive leadership, commercial, and engineering, to shape product direction and ensure successful execution.

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams fostering product mindset across the organization including product managers, engineers, designers, and data analysts.

• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages open communication, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Facilitate effective decision-making processes by aligning teams on shared goals, priorities, and metrics.

Technical Acumen

• Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in diagnostic product development.

• Collaborate with R&D and engineering leaders to evaluate the feasibility of new product features and technologies.

• Ensure that product development aligns with desired customer experience, architectural principles, scalability requirements, and security best practices.

• Stay informed of the latest developments in ML/AI and drive product roadmap to incorporate latest ML/AI models & techniques in anticipation of widespread adoption.

• Executing multiple technical business plans and projects globally, displaying your ability to remove obstacles while supporting multiple priorities and initiatives.

• Deeply understanding the technical processes related to the product team’s scope, and effectively managing the adoption of new and emerging technologies related to device lifecycle experience.

• Develop specialized knowledge of latest commercial developments in Animal Health Immunoassay testing. Contribute towards strategy development and provide input into Long Term Strategy of the portfolio.

• Use technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Use multiple internal and external sources (e.g. market research) to arrive at decisions.

Stakeholder Management

• Communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to stakeholders, including executive leadership, investors, product management teams (PMT), and customers.

• Manage expectations and negotiate priorities with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure alignment with company objectives.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key partners to support strategic initiatives and drive growth.

Performance Metrics and Continuous Improvement

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and team performance.

• Leverage data-driven insights to optimize product features, prioritize roadmap items, and inform decision-making.

• Continuously evaluate product performance, user feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Education and Experience

• Experienced Veterinarian, DVM, master’s degree in computer and/or Medical Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.

• Bachelor’s Degree required (or relevant experience) and advanced degree preferred.

• Typically, >10 years of relevant industry experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experienced Veterinarian, DVM, master’s degree in Biochemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong technical background with experience in new product development.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience of product management, including development, segmentation, positioning, pricing, and forecasting.

• Proven track record of driving product innovation and delivering results.

• Solid reasoning and analytical skills to resolve issues and perform prioritization exercises.

• Solid financial management and analysis skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Travel

Percent of time: 30%

Working Conditions

Complete how the job gets done and the way it operates

The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding. The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations, and communicate with people in an office environment. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including the use of cubicles, computers, and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, database management, email, and the Internet. The associate is frequently required to use a calculator; copy machine, and phone system. The associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $164,670 - $200,000 annually. At Mars, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits and more:

• Medical, Dental, Vision (multiple plans available)

• Basic Life (company paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

• Several other health and wellness benefits

We are a rapidly growing, stable company with excellent advancement opportunity. We offer a great benefits package and associate pet health benefits too! If you are passionate about animal healthcare, are motivated by making a difference we want to hear from you!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Antech Careers (https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/about/careers/)