Associate Product Manager

ACON Laboratories is seeking an Associate Product Manager in San Diego, CA to support the planning and organization of assigned ACON products in alignment with marketing objectives. The role contributes across the product lifecycle, from early market research and product documentation to packaging and labeling, launch support, and ongoing product improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with a cross-functional team to manage product development from conception through launch
• Conduct market research to identify trends and/or customer needs for targeted audiences
• Support the preparation of product specification documents, including revisions to existing products and the conception of new products
• Assist with creating, revising, and/or customizing packaging and labeling for products within the assigned business segment, and collaborate effectively with packaging and labeling staff
• Proofread and edit materials such as product inserts, user manuals, sell sheets, brochures, and presentations to ensure correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Develop product launch training and support materials for colleagues and customers
• Assist Downstream Marketing with promotional activities including press releases, advertisements, sales tools, and website content
• Contribute to continuous product improvement through market trend surveillance, competitor analyses, and analysis of product complaint trends
• Help develop strategies for competitive positioning to support sales and promotional goals
• Act as a liaison between departments to gather customer feedback and share information related to product development status
• Support new product requests and other assigned business initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or another life science degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Associate Product Manager capacity in a regulated industry (medical devices, pharmaceuticals)
• Technical or scientific background and 1–2 years in R&D, or 1–2 years in sales or research (IVD industry experience is a plus)
• Ability to learn and assess new technology quickly
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, scientific journals, and technical procedure manuals
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results under tight deadlines
• Self-directed work style with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, and phone communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Excel

Compensation and Work Details

• Salary: USD 63,000–68,000 per year
• Job type: Full-time
• Work location: In person, San Diego, CA

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (including sick time)
• Paid holidays