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Product Line Manager - Automation Consumables, Liquid Handling

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Date: Apr 26, 2025

Location: Tewksbury, MA, US, 01876 Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66571

 

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 How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​ At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

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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 Position

We are looking for a driven, creative, and resourceful professional to join the Liquid Handling Business Operations team. As a Product Line Manager (PLM), you will lead the Global Automation Product Portfolio. This position will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of a product portfolio that supports automation systems in the life sciences and laboratory industries. This role combines market analysis, product development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the success of consumables, such as robotic tips, plates and reservoirs designed for automated liquid handling platforms. 

 

The successful candidate will act as the subject matter expert for their product line, driving innovation, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving revenue and profitability goals. 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the product roadmap for liquid handling consumables, aligning with business goals and market trends.
  • Define product requirements and specifications based on customer needs, market research, and competitive analysis.
  • Monitor product performance and lifecycle, making data-driven decisions to optimize the portfolio. 
  • Maintain effective, regular communications with global sales, regional PLMs, and market groups, partnering to develop product collateral, campaigns and promotional materials.
  • Manage forecast for product portfolio.
  • Work closely with Supply Chain to monitor supply and communicate corrective actions with supply chain/manufacturing as needed.
  • Develop and execute annual global commercial plans designed to achieve annual product line objectives, including pricing strategy and promotional growth initiatives.
  • Support special projects as defined by the Liquid Handling Business Director/Business Manager, in support of key Business Initiatives.
  • Provide technical expertise and assist in development of sales tools and training to the sales team, distributors and key accounts and channel partners.
  • Support and define cost reduction opportunities for the portfolio in support of the business 
  • Up to 10-25% domestic with limited international travel.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the life sciences, laboratory automation, or liquid handling industry.
  • Proven track record of managing consumables or similar product lines.
  • Ability to think strategically and develop businesses. 
  • Strong business opportunity assessment and financial analysis skills. 
  • Acumen for finance and manufacturing 
  • Strong project management skill with the ability to handle multiple priorities
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams 
  • Understanding of product development process; ability to lead new product projects 
  • Proficiency with PowerBI
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Desired Experience

  • Product development experience. 
  • Knowledge of market, products, technology, and customers. 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

 

The range for this position is $99,433.00 - $136,721.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

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A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

 Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

  •  As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
  • 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.     
  • 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


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