Watchmaker Genomics

Product Manager, Precision Enzymes

Watchmaker Genomics · Cape Town, South Africa

Posted 16 days ago

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This role has been open
16 days
Watchmaker Genomics's roles stay open a median of 33 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
71% of Watchmaker Genomics's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Watchmaker Genomics
high
5 stale, 0 reposted of 14 open
Hiring momentum
22 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Product Manager for Precision Enzymes at Watchmaker will oversee the enzyme portfolio, focusing on new product development and lifecycle management. This role involves collaborating with R&D, leading product strategy, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure successful commercialization of enzyme products integrated into NGS and MDx tools. The position requires a strong background in molecular biology and enzyme technologies, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Graduate degree (MS or PhD) in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field
  • 6+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Deep molecular biology/enzymology knowledge of DNA- and RNA-modifying enzymes and NGS and/or MDx workflows
  • Demonstrated OEM/B2B product or commercial experience in enzymes, reagents, or life-science tools
  • Track record of defining and launching products
  • Experience presenting technical information to varied audiences

Nice to have

  • Experience in biotech and a start-up environment
  • Product management experience
  • Customer-facing roles considered a plus
  • PhD in a related field

Worth weighing

  • International travel required, approximately 3-6 trips annually
  • Applications must include a Letter of Motivation
  • South African citizens preferred
  • Position may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received

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