Sr Director Product Management

About Pivot Bio:  

At Pivot Bio, we are working together to transform agriculture, finding smarter, more sustainable and, ultimately, more profitable ways for farmers to grow. Working with and for farmers, we’re using cutting-edge science to create a microbial nitrogen for the world’s most vital crops. We are replacing synthetic fertilizers with a more sustainable, nature-driven plant nutrition that benefits farmers, consumers and the planet.

Position: Sr Director, Product Management

Location:  Hybrid: Hazelwood, Missouri

Join our team as Director of Product Management, where you'll take a hands-on approach in overseeing the journey of our products from the concept phase in our labs to their real-world implementation in the field. This role is tailor-made for someone who thrives on nurturing ideas into impactful solutions, ensuring they align with our user's needs and company goals while fostering a collaborative environment where your guidance shapes the future of our offerings. This role will have a global reach as we expand our business. If guiding a product's lifecycle and leading a cross-functional team through the diverse terrain of product development appeals to you, we'd love to consider your expertise for this pivotal position.

Responsibilities:

• Craft product strategies that are in sync with the company's business objectives. Evaluate innovative ideas and prioritize initiatives for product development. Ensure consistent product vision by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Engage with customers to integrate their feedback into strategic planning.
• Oversee the full product development process, from inception through to launch. Monitor key performance indicators to assess how well the products perform and manage crucial milestones and deliverables. Ensure smooth coordination of cross-departmental teams for successful product introductions and implement strategies for thorough product testing and continual iteration.
• Manage all aspects of life cycle management; launch volumes, formulation needs, packaging concepts and pricing strategy.
• Conduct thorough analysis of competitor offerings and their market positioning. Collect and interpret relevant market data to guide strategic decisions. Gain a deep understanding of customer segments and preferences to steer product direction.
• Support and partner with other functions to enable a successful S&OP environment.
• Partner with Sales Operations to create annual rollout materials/strategies.
• Partner with Manufacturing to deliver a best-in-class COG strategy.
• Supervisory responsibilities: Yes

Physical Requirements: 

• Job will involve mostly office and computer-based work
• Sedentary work that involves sitting/standing
• Domestic and international travel required
• Travel required: 30%

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or related field
• Master's degree or MBA preferred
• 7+ years in product management roles with biotech or related science focused industries
• Ability to understand basic scientific research and the R&D lab environment
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum development frameworks
• Expertise in data analytics and performance metrics software
• Familiarity with financial modeling and forecasting techniques
• Proven track record of successfully bringing new products to market, ideally focused on microbial or agronomic products
• History of effective product strategy development and execution
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Experience with product lifecycle management from inception to phase-out
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to convert large amounts of data to actionable insights

Work authorization/security clearance requirements; indicate if authorized for immigration sponsorship.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What we offer: 

• Competitive package in a disruptive startup 
• Stock options 
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums 
• Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies 
• Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts 
• 401(k) plan, 3% Match 
• Commuter benefits 
• Annual Training & Development support 
• Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule 
• Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team