Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionWhen you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare, focused on a select set of subsectors, including pharmaceutical services and technology, medtech and related services, life science tools and diagnostics.This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fisher’s ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio.We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete, Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business.If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction, your employment is expected to transition to Astorg.For more information, please review:Thermo Fisher’s press releaseAstorg press releaseLocation/Division Specific InformationWe are offering this role as hybrid model (site based and 1-2 days working from home), preferably based in the nearby of Lenexa, Kansas, US or nearby of Perth, UK. Some international travel (25-35% 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.How will you make an impact?We are seeking a commercially driven Product Manager to lead the strategic and financial performance of the Prepared Media, Pharma Plates, TWIP & QCO within the Microbiology Division (MBD) of Thermo Fisher Scientific.This role has full end-to-end business ownership of the Culture Media portfolio and QCO. You will operate as a business leader, accountable for revenue growth, margin expansion, pricing strategy, competitive positioning, and long-term portfolio optimization.This is not a purely technical role — it requires strong commercial acumen, financial ownership, and the ability to translate customer and market insights into measurable business results.You will shape and execute portfolio strategy, drive go-to-market excellence, lead cross-functional teams to deliver sustained growth and market share gains.What will you do?Full Business & P&L OwnershipOwn the end-to-end product lifecycle from strategy development through retirementDrive revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and market share gainsDevelop annual operating plans and financial forecasts aligned to division targetsLead pricing strategy, value-based pricing initiatives, and margin optimizationBuild rigorous business cases for new product introductions and portfolio investmentsEnsure disciplined portfolio management, including rationalization and optimization decisions Strategic Growth & Competitive PositioningDefine and execute portfolio growth strategies across North AmericaConduct competitive analysis and translate insights into differentiated positioningIdentify whitespace opportunities and expansion leversLead customer segmentation and prioritize high-value growth segmentsTranslate Voice of Customer (VOC) insights into strategic roadmaps with financial justificationGo-to-Market & Commercial ExecutionDevelop and lead global and regional go-to-market strategiesPartner with Sales and Regional Marketing to ensure successful product launchesDefine value propositions, positioning, and messaging to drive commercial impactMonitor launch performance and implement corrective actions to meet growth objectivesServe as the primary liaison between Commercial, R&D, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, and Supply Chain teamsCross-Functional LeadershipLead cross-functional collaboration in a complex, matrixed, and international organizationInfluence stakeholders without direct authority to align behind portfolio prioritiesProvide strategic direction to R&D and Marketing on innovation prioritiesVisit key customers to deepen workflow understanding and identify growth opportunitiesImpact of the RoleThis role is critical to accelerating portfolio growth, strengthening competitive positioning, and delivering sustained financial performance. The Product Manager directly influences revenue trajectory, profitability, and long-term strategic direction of the Prepared Media Plates business.Location & TravelHybrid model (site based and 1-2 days working from home), preferably near Lenexa, Kansas, US or nearby of Perth, UK, International travel (25–35% annually) required, including UK and GermanyHow will you get here?EducationBachelor’s degree required (Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, or related field)Life sciences background preferred but not requiredMBA or advanced business qualification is a plusExperience5+ years of product management and/or commercial experience, preferably within life sciences, diagnostics, or technical industriesDemonstrated ownership of revenue targets, pricing strategy, and margin performanceProven experience developing business cases and driving investment decisionsExperience managing product launches and full product lifecycle strategyStrong financial acumen, including forecasting, ROI analysis, and P&L managementExperience in microbiology or regulated environments is advantageous but not mandatory.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities· Able to capture sharp customer insights and translate into business and product strategy and actions.· Capable of driving improvement in business performance, directing initiatives that deliver short-, medium- and long-term growth· Familiar with working in a global/international business environment· Strategic thinker with data-driven decision-making approach· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills· Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders· Good listener with ability to influence across teams (without direct authority)· Willing and able to travel internationally (25-35% per annum), including overnight stays· Fluent in English, additional languages a plusWhat’s in it for you:· Excellent career progression opportunities with a large and growing global employer· Competitive salary, plus annual incentive bonus· Full benefits package (specifics depend on country of hire)Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics