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At Phenomenex, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
Phenomenex isn’t your typical scientific company. Founded nearly 40 years ago, Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel analytical chemistry solutions that solve the separation and purification challenges of researchers, advancing the future of scientific analysis and investigation, ensuring the quality of essentials like your food, water, shampoo, and even cold medication. Be part of our global success and together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.
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The Sr. Specialist, Portfolio & Lifecycle Management will drive the execution of Phenomenex’s product lifecycle management strategy and lead a strategic vision for the accessories portfolio. This role focuses on optimizing the portfolio, strengthening vendor partnerships, and ensuring data accuracy, relevance, and market impact.
This position reports to the Portfolio Leader and is part of the Product Management and Strategy organization and will be an on-site role,
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Support execution of the product lifecycle management strategy, focusing on obsolescence, cost optimization, and smooth product transitions.
- Drive strategic direction for the accessories portfolio, advancing optimization initiatives and strengthening supplier partnerships.
- Manage accessories portfolio pricing, ensuring competitiveness, profitability, and alignment with business goals.
- Ensure accessories portfolio data integrity to enable accurate decisions and efficient operations. Maintain accessories portfolio readiness, keeping collateral, technical documents, and digital content up to date.
- Collaborate across functions to align cost, lifecycle, and operational priorities.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, or related field. 5+ years of experience in product management, portfolio management, or product lifecycle management.
- Proven success managing a technical product portfolio, preferably in the life sciences or analytical chemistry space. Management of a life science 3rd party accessories experience a plus.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate market insights into impactful portfolio actions.
- Strong execution discipline, with a knack for ensuring accuracy and completeness in highly detailed, process-driven tasks.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 20%, overnight, globally
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- MBA is preferred
- Expertise in product lifecycle management, portfolio optimization, pricing, and strategic sourcing.
Phenomenex, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
The salary range for this role is $74,000 – $111,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
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We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or [email protected].
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