Shape the future of diagnostics – join our Americas team!
BÜHLMANN Laboratories AG is an internationally active and growing life sciences company headquartered in Schönenbuch, near Basel, Switzerland. With nearly 50 years of excellence in in-vitro diagnostics (IVD), we develop, manufacture, and distribute innovative diagnostic solutions trusted by hospitals and laboratories around the world.
To drive our commercial growth across North and South America, we are seeking an experienced professional as:
Product Portfolio Manager Gastroenterology (m/w/d) 100%
Reporting to the Director of Americas Marketing, you will be the regional product expert and business owner for our Gastroenterology and Clinical Chemistry portfolios across North and South America. You will bridge customer needs with global strategy, partnering closely with Sales, R&D, Operations, and Swiss Global Product Management.
Your Responsibilities – Commercial. Analytical. Growth-Oriented.
- Regional Portfolio Ownership: Develop and execute annual regional portfolio plans aligned with corporate growth targets.
- Launch & Go-to-Market Execution: Lead regional commercialization and launch readiness for new assays and automation partnerships.
- Sales Enablement: Partner with commercial teams to provide sales collateral, product training, positioning tools, and competitive analysis.
- Forecasting & Demand Planning: Collaborate with S&OP teams to analyze utilization trends and maintain accurate demand forecasts.
- Partner & KOL Relations: Manage clinical chemistry OEM/distribution partnerships and build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
- Voice of Customer: Lead Customer Advisory Boards and translate market intelligence into regional/global product development inputs.
- Travel: Ability to travel 30–50% across the region and globally.
Your Profile – Strategic. Customer-Focused. Collaborative.
- Education & Scientific Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Marketing, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration.
- Professional Experience:
- 3–5+ years of progressive commercial experience in product management, portfolio strategy, or commercial marketing within the Life Sciences, In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), Medical Devices, or Biotechnology industries.
- Proven track record in executing successful product launches, commercialization initiatives, and go-to-market strategies within complex healthcare markets.
- Direct experience working with cross-functional teams (R&D, Regulatory, Operations, Technical Support, Commercial) within a global matrix structure.
- Domain & Industry Expertise:
- Specialized domain knowledge in In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), clinical laboratory diagnostics, immunology, gastroenterology (IBD/Calprotectin), or clinical chemistry automated platforms is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of laboratory workflows, customer adoption barriers, reimbursement mechanisms, and regional diagnostic market structures.
- Analytical & Technical Competencies:
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills with proven experience in sales trend analysis, demand planning, data evaluation, and S&OP forecasting.
- Ability to translate complex technical, scientific, and clinical data into clear, customer-focused commercial messaging and high-impact sales tools.
- Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), business analytics tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Leadership & Interpersonal Skills:
- Outstanding cross-functional leadership capabilities with the ability to influence without direct authority across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for engaging both technical audiences and executive leadership.
- Self-starter mindset, high resilience, commercial curiosity, and strong project management capabilities.
- Location & Mobility: Must be based in the United States with the ability to travel 30–50% domestically and internationally.
What We Offer
- A high-impact commercial role bridging regional sales execution with global product management.
- Exposure to market-leading diagnostic technologies and major clinical partnerships.
- Flexible, collaborative working environment within a global matrix organization.
careers@buhlmannlabs.ch
Direct applications preferred. No agencies please.
BÜHLMANN Laboratories AG
z. Hd. Human Resources
Baselstrasse 55
CH-4124 Schönenbuch
