Product Manager (Lab)

A leading organisation in laboratory instrumentation is seeking a Product Manager to join their team in Malaysia.

What you'll do:

As Product Manager – Laboratory Instrumentation based in Petaling Jaya, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of the lab product portfolio. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve defining clear visions for each product line while conducting detailed market research to uncover emerging trends. You will identify opportunities for improvement by listening attentively to customer feedback and analysing competitor activity. By developing buyer personas and translating business needs into actionable features, you will ensure that every decision supports both immediate requirements and long-term ambitions. Working collaboratively with sales managers, marketing teams, customer support staff, and other stakeholders will be essential as you launch new products and refine portfolio strategies. Success in this role requires monitoring key metrics such as adoption rates and revenue generation while presenting updates confidently to leadership teams. Your ability to foster dependable relationships across departments will be crucial in maintaining momentum towards commercial objectives.

• Define the vision, roadmap, and goals for laboratory products in alignment with organisational objectives, ensuring clarity and direction for all stakeholders.
• Conduct thorough market research, competitor analysis, and user feedback sessions to understand trends, customer needs, and business priorities.
• Identify customer pain points, unmet needs, and opportunities for improvement by analysing data from multiple sources.
• Develop buyer personas and target segments based on deep understanding of consumer behaviour within the laboratory instrumentation sector.
• Translate business requirements into actionable product features and user stories that address both short-term needs and long-term strategic goals.
• Prioritise product features according to impact, effort required, and alignment with overall strategy to maximise value delivered.
• Launch new products successfully while developing comprehensive portfolio strategies that drive growth across multiple channels.
• Collaborate closely with account holders, sales managers, marketing teams, customer support staff, and other internal stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility and timely delivery of solutions.
• Monitor key performance indicators such as adoption rates, retention levels, revenue generation, and user satisfaction to assess product performance.
• Present regular updates on progress, timelines, changes, and critical decisions to leadership teams while serving as the voice of the product within the organisation.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Product Manager – Laboratory Instrumentation brings proven experience from roles involving product management or business development within analytical instruments or life-science solutions. Your academic background in chemical science or biotechnology equips you with essential technical knowledge needed for this sector. You possess comprehensive understanding of analytical technologies such as chromatography or spectroscopy which allows you to engage meaningfully with technical experts. Your excellent communication skills enable you to negotiate effectively while presenting ideas persuasively during meetings. Fluency in English alongside local Malaysian languages ensures seamless interaction across multicultural teams. Analytical abilities are vital as you interpret complex data sets related to product performance; this insight drives continuous improvement initiatives. Experience translating business requirements into actionable user stories demonstrates your capacity for connecting departmental objectives. A history of successful product launches proves your reliability under pressure while skillful prioritisation ensures resources are allocated efficiently towards strategic targets. Above all else, your collaborative approach fosters communal achievement through shared responsibility.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Science, Biotechnology or equivalent discipline provides a solid foundation for understanding laboratory instrumentation.
• Minimum three to five years’ experience in product management or related fields such as sales or business development within analytical instruments or life-science solutions ensures familiarity with industry standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of analytical technologies including chromatography, spectroscopy, sample preparation techniques or lab automation enables effective communication with technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills allow you to present ideas clearly during negotiations or presentations while fostering positive interpersonal connections across teams.
• Strong command of English as well as local languages in Malaysia facilitates smooth collaboration with diverse colleagues and customers.
• Ability to analyse complex data sets helps you assess product performance accurately and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Experience translating business requirements into actionable user stories demonstrates your capacity for bridging technical gaps between departments.
• Proven track record launching new products successfully shows your dependability when managing high-impact projects under tight deadlines.
• Skill in prioritising features based on impact aligns resources efficiently towards achieving strategic goals without compromising quality.
• Comfort working collaboratively with cross-functional teams highlights your commitment to communal success through shared responsibility.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a respected leader within laboratory instrumentation thanks to its unwavering commitment to expertise and continuous innovation. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that accommodate individual needs while promoting work-life balance. Generous training programmes are available so you can expand your skills at every stage of your career journey; these opportunities encourage knowledge sharing among colleagues who value communal success over individual achievement. Supportive leadership ensures that every team member feels included regardless of background or experience level—your input is always valued here. The company’s dedication to breaking new ground means there are constant opportunities for advancement; whether you’re looking to deepen your technical knowledge or broaden your commercial acumen, this environment nurtures professional growth through dependable teamwork. With a focus on inclusivity and collaboration rather than hierarchy or competition, employees enjoy a pleasant workplace culture where trustworthiness is celebrated alongside ambition.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey within laboratory instrumentation—where collaboration meets innovation—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; don’t miss out on joining an organisation that values your expertise and supports your growth.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C