Job Title: Global Product Manager - Single Use Products
Location: Havant, Hampshire , UK, PO9
Location Type: Hybrid
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.
When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.
Job Summary:
Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions are seeking an experienced Product Manager for the global management of their Biopure range of ultra-pure single-use components and fitting and the WM Architect single-use assemblies portfolio to support the Life Sciences sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of success in Product Management in a similarly oriented B2B environment in the life sciences and ideally experience of engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the customer advocate for Biopure and WM Architect single-use solutions, translating customer needs and industry challenges into product strategy and innovation.
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Lead customer engagement activities including site visits, Voice of Customer interviews, application reviews, and market analysis across the biopharma and high-purity processing sectors.
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Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps that drive growth, differentiation, and long-term commercial success.
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Define compelling value propositions, positioning, and messaging that clearly communicate customer benefits and competitive advantages.
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Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, competitor activity, and regulatory developments to shape future product direction.
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Own the lifecycle management of the Biopure and WM Architect portfolios, from concept and launch through to optimisation and retirement.
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Lead successful product launches, including market requirements, customer value propositions, pricing strategies, and go-to-market plans.
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Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer and market needs.
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Support global sales teams with product expertise, training, value-based selling tools, and customer-focused marketing materials.
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Analyse portfolio performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability, customer adoption, and market share.
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Build strong relationships with customers, OEMs, industry partners, and key stakeholders across the global business.
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Represent the business at industry events, conferences, and technical forums, acting as a recognised subject matter expert.
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Serve as the product management lead for manufacturing sites in the UK and USA, supporting product lifecycle activities, change management, and critical customer issues.
Skills/Experience:
- You will have experience working in the Life Sciences industry (Pharma, Biopharma, Medical Devices)
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You will have practical experience of single-use components and assemblies and the applications where these would be used in an industrial setting.
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You will ideally have experience in a similar Product Management role or adjacent function.
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You should have experience in hardware engineering projects.
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You will be able to travel, as required, for the needs of the business to the site in Dunsbury Park and Devens, customer visits, conferences and trade shows and occasional international travel to other WMFTS sites.
At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including:
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A competitive salary
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Flexible working arrangements
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A generous holiday allowance
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Three days’ paid volunteering leave
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Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan
Everyone is Included at Spirax Group
We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.
We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.
We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include
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Gender-neutral parental leave
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15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
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Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
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Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more
Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.
We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
Company Overview
At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications.
Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!
Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.
