[Hiring] Associate Director, Product Management Operations @Watchmaker Genomics

Role Description

Watchmaker Genomics is inviting applications for the full-time position of Product Management Operations Associate Director, based in Colorado (Boulder preferred; open to remote), reporting to our Vice President, Marketing.

Working across NGS, molecular diagnostics, and enzymes, the Associate Director will strengthen the systems, analytics, processes, and cross-functional operating mechanisms required to manage products throughout their lifecycle.

The Associate Director will lead a Product Management Operations team and partner closely with Core Product Management, Commercial Operations, Finance, Operations, Quality and IT. The role has particular responsibility for:

• Product and portfolio analytics
• Demand and business planning
• Pricing analytics
• Product health and Product Care & Quality (PCQ)
• Lifecycle operations
• Custom product portfolio

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capability and business judgment with the ability to simplify complex cross-functional work and build scalable, repeatable ways of operating.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 12+ years relevant experience in product management, product operations, portfolio operations, commercial operations, or a related role
• Experience in biotech, life sciences, genomics, molecular diagnostics, or another technically complex and quality-driven environment is highly desirable

Requirements

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to integrate product, commercial, operational, financial, and quality data into clear business insights
• Demonstrated experience in product or portfolio operations, including areas such as product performance, demand planning, forecasting, pricing analytics, lifecycle management, or business planning
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and the cross-functional requirements associated with managing on-market products in a quality-driven environment
• Demonstrated track record of improving processes, systems, tools, and operating practices
• Strong cross-functional leadership and influence skills
• Experience with business systems and analytical tools, including advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems, Power BI, Sales Force and other supporting tools
• Strong business judgment and commercial acumen
• People leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and effectively lead a small team
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of independent decision-making in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Benefits

• Base compensation starting at $140,000 - $160,000 + bonus + equity
• Flexible Time Off and holidays
• Employer covers 75% of the base medical plan with buy-up options
• EAP (employee assistance program)
• Employer-paid dental and vision
• Employer-paid $25,000 life/AD&D policy
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match

Application Requirements

• Letter of motivation (upload where it says cover letter)
• Resume or Curriculum vitae highlighting relevant qualifications and experience
• Applications without a Letter of Motivation will not be considered
• Local candidates preferred
• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled; however, early submission is encouraged as review will begin immediately
• If selected to participate in the interview process, the names and contact information of three professional references will be requested