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iXCells Biotechnologies USA, Inc.

Strategic Product Manager

iXCells Biotechnologies USA, Inc., San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Headquartered in San Diego, iXCells Biotechnologies ("iXCells") is a leading cell technology company focused on generating predictive human disease models and offering patient-specific services by leveraging our expertise in preparing, handling, engineering, and differentiating induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) as well as providing primary cells.

Our mission is to provide patient-specific disease models to enable academic, pharmaceutical, and clinical researchers worldwide to accelerate individualized medicine, drug, and therapy development approaches.

To this extent, the company offers a variety of off-the-shelf and made-on-demand primary and patient-specific iPSC-derived differentiated cells, along with preclinical custom cell engineering and cell differentiation services.

Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious, fast-paced, and hard-working individual with a background in cell & molecular biology and excellent knowledge of neurological and motor neurological diseases. If you are interested in building a career in the high-growth personalized medicine, regenerative medicine, and cell & gene therapy market segments of the life science/healthcare market, we’d like to get to know you.

This newly generated position is based at iXCells Biotechnologies’ headquarters in San Diego and will report directly to the CEO of the company.

Key Responsibilities

Profitably grow and extend the company’s iPSC portfolio of products and services.

Develop product line strategy and roadmap for a portfolio of well-characterized disease-specific iPSC-derived cells that meet customer expectations for human cell-based model systems needed in translational research, drug discovery, and/or cell therapy.

Leverage iXCells’ business development team to develop efficient licensing & partnership strategies.

Develop business plans for iXCells’ new product and service innovations, including annual financial objectives, forecast, pricing, and margin optimizations.

Identify, analyze, and articulate market trends and customer needs.

Compile intelligence and competitive landscaping analyses and benchmark iXCells solutions against competitors.

Evaluate market and customer needs and liaise with iXCells’ science team to define new product and/or service innovations.

Liaise with iXCells’ sales & marketing department on market research activities and go-to-market strategies.

Required Qualifications

Master or PhD in Neuroscience, Neurology, or related fields.

Hands-on experience in generating, editing, and differentiating iPS cells and characterizing iPSC-derived cell types.

Excellent understanding of the biology and genetics of neurological and motor neurological diseases.

MBA preferred.

3+ years of experience in product management in a life science tool, cell biology, drug screening, or cell therapy company.

Excellent understanding of the competitive landscape in the iPSC space.

Personality, Skills, Abilities

Strategic thinker with a hands-on attitude and a talent to execute.

Strong customer focus.

Self-motivated with a change-the-world and can-do attitude.

Highest quality, best-in-class mindset and aspiration.

Resilient and able to overcome obstacles.

Goal-oriented and data-driven.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Collaborative approach embracing teamwork.

Skills to align stakeholders around the vision for the product and service roadmap.

Salary and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position, based in San Diego, is estimated between $140,000 to $170,000 depending on experience. This position may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on performance results in accordance with company policy.

iXCells Biotechnologies is an equal opportunity employer and provides a work environment that fosters diversity and inclusiveness. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including medical and dental plans, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

iXCells is committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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