Vice President, Product Management and PMO - Ottawa, Canada - OraSure Technologies

Description

The OraSure family of companies empowers the global community to improve health and wellness by providing access to accurate, essential information.

Our ability to positively affect change is powered by the innovative tools, services and diagnostics we deliver to the market.

Together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, DNA Genotek, Diversigen, and Novosanis, the OraSure family of companies provides its customers with end-to-end solutions that encompass tools, services, and diagnostics.

Our 800+ colleagues play a role in empowering people to discover healthier lives by creating effortless tests, collection kits, and services.

Overview

Here at the OraSure family of companies our innovative sampling tools, services and diagnostics unlock access to accurate, essential information that advances global health and well-being.

Our products include molecular sampling kits for the genome and microbiome, cutting-edge services and analytics, rapid diagnostics for infectious disease, and tests for substance abuse.

The Vice President, Product Management and PMO, will play a critical role in driving growth within OraSure Technologies Inc.

This role will define and lead the development and execution of the product roadmap for the sample management and diagnostic portfolios.

Through a team of professionals, the Head of PM will work to identify and quantify market opportunities, develop and vet product concepts and lead efforts to develop and commercialize the products.

The Vice President will also work to establish and execute appropriate life cycle management plans including evolution of claims, COGS reduction programs, pricing analysis and line rationalization efforts.

This role will work closely with the cross functional leadership team in the execution of these responsibilities. This role will ensure that business projects are executed effectively and efficiently.

This role will operate in a player/coach model and may have direct responsibility for a specific product line, in addition to the oversight of the team.

It is expected that the leader of this group will participate actively in corporate initiatives around mentorship, belonging and communication.

Please note, this is a hybrid position and can be based out of either our Bethlehem, PA or Ottawa, Canada, locations.

Snapshot of Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the delivery of annual revenue and profit targets through development of growth strategies and solid execution
• Define the longterm vision for the segments and translate into actionable business plans.
• Execute annual business plans and achieve annual business goals, both financial and strategic
• Develop an innovation road map meeting the needs of the research and commercial markets
• Working closely with the sales leadership, assess and evaluate the most appropriate distribution channels, geographies and markets
• Develop and acquire the talent needed to execute the strategic plan
• Working closely with supply chain, quality and regulatory, ensure continuity of supply, customer satisfaction and achievement of all quality standards
• Working closely with Business Development, Strategic Alliances and internal strategy and innovation teams, identify, evaluate and acquire strategic assets
• Work with quality, regulatory and other functions to continue to evolve organizational processes to achieve greater efficiency and speed
• Develop and maintain relationships with key business partners that will enable the company to achieve its business and strategic objectives.
• Participate, as directed by the CPO, in corporate wide initiatives including internal task forces, cultural initiatives, sustainability initiatives and others
• Work closely with the Sr Director of Marketing in development of strategic marketing plans and execution of the growth strategies
• Lead the Project Management Office, including establishing a PMO governance and operating model while ensuring strategic alignment of projects to corporate objectives
• Travel as required for industry and partner meetings

Reporting To This Role:

• Various Directors and Senior Directors leading Product Management for critical lines of business
• Leaders of the Project Management Teams supporting our businesses

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or the Sciences is required.
• Advanced degree in the Sciences, an MBA or equivalent business experience required
• Significant experience (15+ years) in leading global product management, strategy, innovation, and/or strategic business planning in a related field, preferably with profit/loss accountability. All relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience working in highly matrixed, complex organization with aggressive goals and timelines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with customers, government agencies, and all levels of team
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to interact with scientific community, customers, research partners
• Pr