Senior Strategic Product Manager | Senior Strategic Product Manager all genders)

Merck KGaA

Darmstadt, Hessen, Deutschland
Published May 7, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Senior Strategic Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the mid- to long-term strategy for the virus portfolio within the biopharmaceutical production sector. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve translating complex market intelligence into actionable roadmaps, business cases, and investment decisions. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, collaborating closely with R&D, commercial, and pricing teams to optimize the product lifecycle from development to market introduction. A key aspect of this role is crafting compelling value propositions and go-to-market strategies while securing buy-in from senior leadership through high-impact presentations. This position is unique because it offers high visibility and the opportunity to influence next-generation biopharmaceutical technologies in a fast-paced, matrixed, and international environment. You will be expected to balance multiple strategic projects with a high degree of ownership, ensuring that customer-centric solutions drive portfolio growth and competitive success.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or Business; Master’s degree, MBA, or PhD preferred.

Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in product management
  • 10+ years of professional experience preferred, ideally in Life Sciences or the Pharmaceutical industry
  • Proven track record in leading business strategies and product development
  • Experience in executing go-to-market initiatives
  • Experience working within complex, international, matrixed organizational structures

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Limited domestic and international travel required; Position open to candidates across Europe.