Commercialization Manager - RNA

Tustin, CA

$90K/yr – $120K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive product strategy and GTM for Zymo RNA workflows, owning portfolio lifecycle from concept to sunset and aligning science with market needs.

  • Must-have: 3–7 years in product marketing/management in life sciences with RNA workflow experience.
  • Standout: End-to-end lifecycle ownership and cross-functional launch execution.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Bridge Science to Market: Translate Zymo’s technical innovations into compelling customer-facing value propositions.
  • Develop clear product positioning, messaging, and differentiation strategies.
  • Partner with R&D to ensure products are designed and launched with strong market fit.
  • Drive Adoption & Growth: Own and grow assigned product portfolios, ensuring revenue expansion and market adoption.
  • Manage the complete product lifecycle, from concept through launch to maturity and sunset.
  • Develop and execute go-to-market (GTM) strategies, campaigns, and launch plans.
  • Shape pricing strategies, financial models, and forecasts to optimize adoption and profitability.
  • Market Insight & Strategy: Identify customer needs and pain points through VOC research.
  • Conduct market research on emerging technologies, competitors, and customer segments.
  • Monitor competitive landscapes to refine positioning and uncover growth opportunities.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in life sciences (MS/PhD strongly preferred; BS with significant relevant experience considered).
  • 3–7 years of experience in product marketing, product management, or commercialization within the life sciences tools or biotechnology industry.
  • Familiarity with purification technologies and end to end RNA workflows.
  • Managed a RNA product portfolio supporting RNA extraction, purification, and sequencing workflows across academic and clinical markets.
  • Experience commercializing and supporting internal teams and external customers on RNA workflows and best practices.
  • Strong track record of product launches, revenue growth, and customer adoption strategies.
  • Hands-on understanding of molecular biology, genomics, or adjacent research fields.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex science into market-ready positioning.
  • Strong skills in market analysis, competitive insight, and business case development.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to influence across technical and commercial teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverages
  • EAP Sessions
  • Vacation Time plus Company Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Generous 401(K) with matching
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages
  • Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays
  • Complimentary EV Charging
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Zymo Research

Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high quality research tools at affordable prices. Our vision..."The Beauty of Science is to Make Things Simple" is now truer than ever. Whether it's epigenetics, DNA, RNA, E. coli, or yeast based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance.Zymo Research is historically recognized for its innovation of high quality nucleic acid purification technologies. Under the branding DNA Purification Made SimpleTM and RNA Purification Made SimpleTM, our technologies are pushing the limits of what is possible with nucleic acid isolation. As The Epigenetics CompanyTM, Zymo Research has also received much attention for its rapidly expanding portfolio of epigenetics products and services. It is our objective to develop and provide the most comprehensive set of tools for DNA, RNA, and epigenetic research and analysis available today. Thousands of peer-reviewed scientific publications from researchers around the world feature our technologies. Through innovation, our scientists have made streamlined DNA methylation detection possible, pioneered the micro-elution column for DNA and RNA purification, developed the simplest and the most sophisticated methods for high-quality plasmid DNA purification, and patented the first RNA purification directly from Trizol without phase separation among many other leading technologies in the industry.At Zymo Research, we are committed to quality and guarantee that all of our products and service will meet and exceed your expectations. We pledge to be honest and responsible for everything we do with you. We will treat you as we would like to be treated. Together, we will build a brighter future.

Founded in 1994
Irvine, California, USA
198 employees (11 in marketing)