Associate Product Line Manager, Liquid Handling & Containers
Requisition Number: 76892
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As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.
Scope of the role:
The Associate Product Line Manager (APLM) supports the strategic management, growth, and profitability of Corning Life Sciences' Liquid Handling portfolio, while serving as the primary business owner for the Containers product portfolio. This role provides broad exposure to product management disciplines including portfolio strategy, product lifecycle management, pricing, forecasting, customer engagement, commercial support, new product development, and cross-functional leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the Containers product portfolio by managing day-to-day business performance, monitoring revenue/volume/margin trends, supporting forecasting and operating plans, and identifying growth, optimization, and rationalization opportunities.
- Lead product lifecycle activities including product launches, modifications, transitions, obsolescence projects, SKU management, and portfolio health initiatives.
- Support the Liquid Handling portfolio with market and competitive analysis, product performance reporting, pricing analysis, customer and distributor business reviews, sales enablement, Voice of Customer efforts, and new product launch support.
- Drive strategic analysis and business planning by analyzing sales, margin, pricing, and market data, conducting competitive assessments, supporting long-range portfolio planning, and developing business cases for investments and strategic decisions.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, Marketing, and Commercial teams to execute portfolio initiatives, coordinate projects, and manage timelines, risks, and deliverables.
- Support customer and commercial engagement through customer meetings, distributor reviews, trade shows, and VOC programs, while translating market feedback into actionable recommendations and presenting insights to leadership.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field required.
- 2-5 years of experience in Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or related business functions.
- Experience in Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Laboratory Consumables, Automation, or related markets preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.
- Must be open to travel up to 25% domestic and international
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $81,151.00 - $111,583.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
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- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
- Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
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Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.