Product Lifecycle Manager

**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a motivated and driven Product Lifecycle Manager. This position provides an exciting opportunity to shape and influence a diverse portfolio of over 10,000 products, working closely with a dedicated team of professionals in the Microbiology Division. How will you make an impact? We are seeking a **Global Product Lifecycle Manager** to join our Product Management team, within the Microbiology Division (MBD) of Thermo Fisher Scientific, accountable for projects impacting portfolio optimization. Acting as the liaison between Sales, Regional Marketing, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Affairs, Technical/Customer Support, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, you will hold end-to-end accountability for the portfolio health, focusing on increasing profitability and decreasing complexity. **I**nternational travel (10% per annum)** will be required, with a focus on our sites in Basingstoke (UK), Wesel (Germany), and Lenexa (USA). Ideally, you will live within commuting distance of an international airport. **Responsibilities**: Full ownership and accountability of the annual SKU health project, that includes: - Product discontinuation - Suggest product retirements and related alternatives working with Product Management, Sales, Regional marketing and Tech support; evaluate EBITA impact with Finance; forecast production ramp down of retired products and ramp up of alternatives with Operations; conduct change controls activity; work with Marketing Ops and Regional Marketing to define the accurate communication plan to customers. - Price adjustment. Evaluate the product profitability and suggest price adjustments, making sure to remain driven in the market. - Optimization. Work with Operations and Product Management and propose solutions to reduce portfolio complexity. Ownership of certain business lines in the food molecular portfolio: - Collaborate with other divisions of Thermo Scientific. - Definition of the rules of engagement, technical service, payment terms, minimum order quantity, transfer prices. - Creation and ownership of the Tailored Solution project, aiming at introducing specific custom-made products and services to key customers. **Requirements**: - Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, or similar field. - Experience within Microbiology, preferably as a scientist, salesperson, or marketer. - Experience in Product Management of life science or technical products and services, including conducting product lifecycle analysis and rationalization projects. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Project management experience. - Familiarity with working in a global/international business environment. - Proficient in English, additional languages are a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement: Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and values diversity and inclusion within our workforce.