Global Product Manager (m/f/d) – Lab Automation Life Sciences

CYTENA is a young and fast-growing high-tech company dedicated to developing automated high-precision lab instruments for the life science research and pharmaceutical industry. Its award-winning devices are used at prestigious academic and pharmaceutical labs around the world to automate workflows in numerous application areas, including stable cell line development, single-cell omics, high-throughput screening and drug discovery. Since 2019 CYTENA is part of the BICO Group.

BICO is the leading bio convergence company in the world, equipping hundreds of laboratories and thousands of scientists with cutting-edge life science technologies. By combining different technologies, such as robotics, artificial intelligence, computer science, and 3D bioprinting with biology, BICO enables customers to improve people\’s health and lives for the better.

Our mission is:At CYTENA, we make the development of modern therapies faster, safer, and more affordable.

We are seeking a market-orientedGlobal Product Manager (m/f/d) to drive market expansion, product-market fit, and commercialization success in our core cell line development (CLD) workflows, managing the entire product lifecycle—from ideation to market launch—while collaborating cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to ensure product excellence and relevance. The position can be filled at our office in Freiburg im Breisgau or in a hybrid set-up.

• Define and maintain a clear product vision and strategy while owning the entire product lifecycle from ideation to ongoing iteration.
• Lead cross-functional discussions and analyze customer feedback to guide product evolution and prepare recommendations for leadership.
• Engage with customers, key opinion leaders, and partners to validate market needs and define product positioning. Conduct market research and customer segmentation and develop customer engagement strategies.
• Develop product messaging and positioning to support sales and marketing strategies, and create high-impact content for demand generation.
• Drive sales enablement initiatives and develop pricing strategies to equip commercial teams with product knowledge and competitive insights, while updating pricing based on market conditions.
• Serve as the market advocate and bridge between teams to align product decisions with commercial needs and ensure seamless product commercialization.
• Identify business opportunities and lead stakeholder alignment by collaborating with sister companies and delivering data-driven insights and business cases.
• MSc or PhD in relevant fields such as cell biology, molecular biology, synthetic biology, drug development, high-throughput screening, or related disciplines.
• Multiple years of experience in product management, strategic marketing, market development, business development or similar in the biotech and biopharma industr
• Prior hands-on experience in developing, executing or supporting go-to-market strategies leading to successful product launch
• Familiarity with market research and agile development methodologies, understanding of financial principles for business case creation and budgeting is a plus
• Ability to synthesize market insights into product strategies, drive cross-functional collaboration, and create impactful content.
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills, with a growth mindset and can-do attitude to make autonomous decisions and take calculated risks.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (10%) to customers or conferences

[Your CV is written in German or English? We accept your application documents in both languages.]

Joining CYTENA means being part of something big and shaping the future of medicine. We are a fast-growing life sciences company with award winning products and a fun, cool team that is friendly and supportive.

• Agile start-up culture: We are a dynamic and international company and are proud of our flat organizational structure. We work agile in cross-functional teams.
• Flexible working: We focus on results not working hours or location. We want our employees to be as productive and happy as possible and therefore rely on a hybrid working model with a lot of flexibility.
• Workplace: An important requirement to work productively! You will have a well-equipped workplace with proper IT-Equipment.
• Team building: Teamwork is a top priority for us! We are open-minded, help each other and enjoy organizing team events.
• Benefits: The CYTENA team always gives its best, and we want to give something back. You can choose between three great benefits: public transport job ticket, Givve Card or Hansefit – your choice!
• On top: We offer free fruit, water and coffee, a cereal and snack bar, a well-connected office with a fantastic rooftop terrace, ball pool, chillout area, underground parking spaces and many more …
• Green City Freiburg: You will find our new and modern Green City Office in the Güterbahnhof-Areal, the new vibrant district of Freiburg. At the gates of the Black Forest in the sunny southwest of Germany, you will find the green university city Freiburg with its historic city center, its unbeatable charm and a wide range of leisure and cultural activities.
• Company Pension Plan: The future of our employees is important to us. It is possible to participate in the company pension plan by our insurance partner with attractive conditions and an above-legal employer’s subsidy.
• A chance to make a difference: We are in the life sciences industry and our work is an excellent way to contribute to the development of new drugs and treatments that will be used to help hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.

Do you want to become part of our success story? Then apply online via our job portal. Please note that for Data Privacy compliance we are not able to accept any e-mail applications!

At CYTENA, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. We are an equal opportunity workplace and will always pride ourselves on being a collaborative environment.

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