Senior Global Marketing Manager, Upstream Strategy, Innovation and Product Management

Lake Forest, IL (On-site)

$129K/yr – $259K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for a next-generation platform, driving strategy, NPI and GTM processes, business cases, market insights, and cross-functional execution from concept through launch.

  • Lead cross-functional launch efforts and translate stakeholder insights into strategic roadmaps.
  • Drive market-driven product strategy and Go to Market planning across the lifecycle.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Drive the strategic direction of new product development, from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with market needs and company goals.
  • Key leader in cross functional launch team, serving as the voice-of-the-customer and voice-of-the-business in development of a next-generation platform
  • Drive NPI (New Product Introduction) and GTM (Go to Market) processes and align stakeholders on TPP (Target Product Profile) requirements
  • Develop business cases to assess future innovations with cross-functional teams to validate technical and commercial feasibility
  • Conduct comprehensive market research to identify unmet needs, market trends, and competitive landscape.
  • Develop and execute product strategies that align with company objectives and market opportunities.
  • Work closely with R&D, clinical, regulatory, and commercial teams to ensure successful product development and launch.
  • Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform product development and ensure products meet customer needs.
  • Create detailed business cases for new product initiatives, including market analysis, financial projections, and risk assessments.
  • Develop go-to-market strategies and launch plans.

Requirements

  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in related field with 5+ years of progressively responsible positions in product marketing.
  • BA/BS in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field. MBA with marketing emphasis and experience in diagnostics is preferred.
  • Demonstrated cross functional leadership skills
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Strong track record of launching successful products and robust understanding of upstream marketing best practices.
  • Knowledge of key aspects of NPI (New Product Introduction), as well as GTM (Go to Market) strategy.
  • Translate stakeholder insights into strategies that meet business needs to deliver long-term profitable growth.
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels throughout the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

Preferred

  • Global experience, outside of US is a plus
  • People management experience is a plus.
  • High level of comfort with interpreting and communicating complex technical information including statistics and clinical concepts.
  • Knowledge of regulations and standards appropriate to the industry.
  • Familiarity with diagnostic industry practices and ideally experience with molecular diagnostic solutions and product requirements.
  • Experience in software, UI/UX, connectivity and digital services and solutions.

Benefits

  • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
  • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
  • An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
  • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
  • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
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Founded in 1940
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161K employees (6,303 in marketing)
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81% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$129K/yr – $259K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$20B
Last Raise
$20B
Post IPO Debt, 7 days ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2026
    Post IPO Debt • $20B
  • Mar 2011
    Post IPO Debt • $100K
  • Mar 2009
    Post IPO Debt • $6.7M

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1.1M
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$98.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.6%
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41.4%
Referral
14%
Social
0.9%
Paid
2.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~160.9K

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