Full job description
Overview:
Join Waters at an exciting time as we expand the impact of our pioneering technologies.
As a Product Marketing Manager, you will work at the intersection of science, innovation, and commercial strategy; collaborating with world-leading researchers, product teams, and global marketing colleagues to bring breakthrough analytical capabilities to customers tackling some of the most challenging questions in structural biology, omics, (bio)pharma, and F&E research.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of mass spectrometry while working in a highly collaborative, science-driven environment with a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management
- Define and own product vision, strategy, and multi‑year roadmap.
- Lead the full lifecycle—from concept and development through launch and continuous improvement to EOL decisions.
- Prioritize features and initiatives based on customer value, business impact, and resources into clear product requirements.
Customer & Market Insight
- Conduct customer discovery, VOC programs, and competitive analysis.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with global key opinion leaders and strategic customers to inform roadmap decisions, co‑create solutions, and generate endorsements and advocacy.
- Monitor product performance and adjust strategy, roadmap, and marketing campaigns accordingly.
- Maintain strong understanding of customer needs and market dynamics.
Product Marketing & Commercialization
- Develop value propositions, positioning, messaging, and product narratives.
- Apply the four Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) to guide commercialization strategy.
- Lead go‑to‑market planning and product launches across Marketing, Sales, and Operations.
- Create sales enablement materials and support customer‑facing teams with training and content.
Growth, Adoption & Revenue Enablement
- Drive product adoption and revenue achievement through targeted communication, campaigns, and education.
- Partner with Growth Marketing and strategic marketing initiatives teams on demand generation and awareness programs.
- Improve customer onboarding and engagement to increase retention and satisfaction.
Cross‑Functional Alignment
- Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Marketing Services, Sales, Technical Support, Field Service, and Operations to deliver high‑quality products on time and within budget, removing obstacles and making trade‑off decisions as needed
- Provide clarity, alignment, and leadership to ensure consistent delivery of customer value.
- Mentor junior employees and promote best practices.
Data‑Driven Decision Making
- Track key KPIs and OKRs to inform product decisions and go‑to‑market priorities.
- to Drive continuous product improvement and development.
Governance & Compliance
- Follow all Quality and HSE requirements and maintain accurate product documentation.
- Prepare market and user requirements and support necessary quality processes.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Degree in scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred.
Experience:
- Significant experience across product management and product marketing with a strong commercialization track record.
Competencies:
- Ability to lead global product launches and cross-functional initiatives
- Deep scientific domain knowledge and experience working with cross‑functional teams.
- Proven experience in multi-channel marketing
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and influence