Product Manager, Livestock

The Livestock, Poultry and Dairy (LPD) team is looking for a strong Product Manager to lead complex new product development and on market product improvement initiatives from concept through launch. Product and business goals will be achieved by planning and directing project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating activities within the established project timelines and budgets.

Our passionate team is looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is excited about new product innovations, and can influence at all levels of a global organization. Livestock, Poultry and Dairy (LPD) provides diagnostic tests and services to monitor the health of herd and flock animals worldwide.

Position is hybrid in Scarborough, Maine.

For more information relating to this line of products and services please visit our website at: https://www.idexx.com/en/livestock/

• Responsible for the product roadmap and/or product positioning which includes creating, updating and maintaining the marketing materials and supporting campaigns, identifying and selecting marketing opportunities, and developing communication strategies.

• Assist/define/establish strategic direction for worldwide product lines consistent with overall LOB strategy, IDEXX mission and CAG direction.

• Assist/define/establish/achieve all financial and other objectives for the product lines.

• Assist/responsible for long-term strategy, annual revenue and operating performance, customer loyalty, and development of a product management team.

• Develop and implement products and features to maximize IDEXX's return from targeted markets.

• Identify customer needs and market trends and recommend/responsible for pricing strategies. Research competitor products and maintain competitive comparisons and evaluations. Gather insights to shape the direction of the product.

• Assist/develop product profiles, competitive analysis, presentations, demos, white papers, and product updates for organizational marketing materials.

• Assist/develop/coordinate new idea reviews and recommendations, concept and design development, project management, and market introduction.

• Assist/develop/implement market segmentation strategy with marketing managers to clearly define customer's current requirements and their future needs.

• Recommend/responsible for financial pricing and strategies of assigned product areas.

• Define target markets and segmentation and clarify product commercial potential.

• Prepare/present reports and other information summarizing work activities. Prepare/present various analyses as needed to highlight issues and resolve questions.

• Coordinate with marketing, engineering, research and development, sales, finance and others to manage projects and ensure overall product success.

• Communicate with customers to gain feedback on user product experiences and opportunities. Ensure correct features are identified, taking into account customers, sales, finance, related lines of business and others. Prioritize and negotiate to build best possible set of features to be included and developed in the new products.

• Promote/train product advantages and benefits to IDEXX employees, key vendors and others.

• Manage projects to develop and improve products, coordinating internal resources as well as customer input to ensure products are completed and delivered on schedule and are positioned for commercial success.

• Plan/lead/execute product development activities and projects through all phases. Create project plans, determine project teams, gather necessary resources and implement projects. Manage projects, report on progress and ensure successful conclusions.

• Develop/maintain knowledge of Company products and services as well as changes and developments in the industry affecting work activities. May participate in outside industry groups and forums related to business activities.

• May mentor, train and coach others.

• May manage staff, assign work, monitor activities, evaluate performance and manage escalated/critical issues. Administer employment actions, provide coaching and guidance to staff and promote staff training and development. Support the development and management of department policies and procedures.

• May be responsible for budget setting, monitoring and contro

• Responsible for product management of one or more new and existing products.

• Manages product segments comprised of sets of features or feature families that are addressing customers or sets/segments of customers.

• Broader perspective in prioritizing and allocating resources to specific features.

• May oversee existing product enhancements or less complex new products.

• May manage several concurrent projects.

• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Contributes to process improvements. Advanced degree may substitute for experience in certain specialties.

• Solves complex problems or problems that do not have routine solutions; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.

• Works independently; receives minimal guidance.

We're proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let's pursue what matters together.IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.