Global Product Manager - Scientific Instruments | Tokyo

Join a global technology company specialising in scientific instruments, advanced industrial solutions and digital innovation as a Global (Senior) Product Manager based in Tokyo, Japan.

This permanent opportunity offers the chance to lead global product strategy, technology roadmap development, product lifecycle management and commercial growth within a sophisticated scientific and industrial technology business.

You will take responsibility for shaping the direction of scientific instrument products, working across the entire product lifecycle from initial concept and development through to market launch, commercial performance evaluation and future product enhancements.

A central part of the role involves collaborating with Research & Development (R&D), Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain teams to define product strategies and technology roadmaps that support customer requirements and long-term business objectives.

You will analyse market trends, customer needs, competitor activities and commercial performance to identify new product opportunities, guide development priorities and strengthen the company's competitive positioning.

The position also involves responsibility for product-line profit and loss (P&L) management, including revenue growth, margin improvement, pricing strategy and cost management.

Working closely with technical and commercial stakeholders, you will develop product roadmaps, business plans and investment proposals to support new product development and enhancements to existing scientific instruments.

You will translate customer feedback and market insights into product specifications, technical requirements and R&D development priorities, helping ensure that new technologies address practical customer and business needs.

The role requires effective coordination with global and regional stakeholders, providing exposure to international product strategy discussions and cross-functional business decision-making.

You will also contribute to product launches, release planning, go-to-market execution and post-launch performance assessment, ensuring that products are positioned for sustainable commercial success.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional in scientific instrument product management, industrial technology product planning, B2B product strategy or global portfolio management who wants to take on broad commercial and technical responsibility.

The position also offers potential long-term progression towards Senior Manager or Director-level responsibilities, including opportunities to manage multiple product lines or a broader product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global product strategies and technology roadmaps for scientific instruments and related industrial technology solutions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and other functional teams to align product development with business objectives.
• Analyse market trends, customer requirements, competitor intelligence and commercial performance to identify new product and business opportunities.
• Take responsibility for product-line P&L management, supporting revenue growth, profitability and sustainable business performance.
• Develop and optimise pricing strategies, margin improvement initiatives and cost management approaches.
• Create product roadmaps, business plans and investment proposals for new product development and existing product enhancements.
• Manage the complete product lifecycle, from concept development and product planning through to launch and post-launch performance evaluation.
• Translate customer feedback, market intelligence and commercial requirements into product specifications and development priorities.
• Work closely with R&D and technical teams to define product requirements and guide engineering development activities.
• Coordinate new product launches, release schedules and go-to-market planning with relevant commercial stakeholders.
• Evaluate product performance and identify opportunities for portfolio optimisation, feature improvements and commercial growth.
• Lead cross-functional product development and business initiatives, ensuring alignment across technical, operational and commercial teams.
• Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to support product strategy execution and international business priorities.
• Contribute to strategic decisions concerning product investment, market positioning and long-term portfolio development.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• 8+ years of professional experience in product management, product planning or business management within scientific instruments, industrial equipment, manufacturing, imaging, microscopy or other B2B technology sectors.
• Experience working closely with R&D teams to define product requirements and support technical product development.
• Demonstrated experience developing technology roadmaps and product development priorities.
• Practical experience managing product launches, release planning and product lifecycle activities.
• Strong ability to analyse market trends, customer requirements, competitor intelligence and business performance.
• Understanding of B2B product development processes and the commercial considerations associated with technology products.
• Ability to translate market insights and customer feedback into actionable product requirements and business priorities.
• Experience coordinating activities across technical, commercial and operational functions.
• Capability to support strategic product decisions through structured business analysis and commercial evaluation.

Soft Skills:

• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and commercial teams.
• High level of ownership, initiative and accountability for product and business outcomes.
• Ability to adapt effectively within a fast-changing technology and business environment.
• Strong analytical thinking, commercial judgement and strategic problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative leadership style suited to working with R&D, Sales, Marketing and Operations teams.
• Ability to balance customer needs, technical feasibility and commercial priorities when making product decisions.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Fluent business communication skills required for effective collaboration with domestic stakeholders and customers.
• English: Fluent business communication skills required for working with global and regional teams and participating in international product strategy discussions.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Direct experience managing product-line profit and loss (P&L).
• Experience developing or executing product portfolio strategies across multiple products or technology categories.
• Background in sales enablement, product marketing or go-to-market (GTM) activities.
• Experience supporting new product development (NPD) and coordinating product innovation programmes.
• Knowledge of stage-gate development processes used to manage product development and commercialisation.
• Advanced understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM) and long-term product portfolio optimisation.
• Experience working with international product teams or global technology stakeholders.
• Familiarity with scientific instruments, imaging technologies, microscopy or industrial B2B equipment markets.

About the Company

Our client is a global technology company combining advanced scientific expertise with digital innovation to deliver sophisticated scientific instruments and industrial solutions to customers worldwide.

The organisation operates internationally, developing technology-driven products and solutions that support a broad range of scientific and industrial applications.

Its business brings together scientific research, engineering, product development and commercial expertise to address evolving customer needs and technological challenges.

The company places strong emphasis on product innovation, technology development and strategic market positioning, creating opportunities for product managers to influence both technical direction and commercial performance.

Product management plays an important role in connecting customer requirements, R&D priorities, market opportunities and business growth objectives across the organisation.

Through collaboration with global and regional stakeholders, the company supports internationally coordinated product development and commercial strategies.

Joining this organisation offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced scientific technologies and digital innovation, while developing expertise in global product leadership and international business management.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Join a globally established scientific and industrial technology company operating at the intersection of advanced science and digital innovation.
• Take ownership of global product strategy and technology roadmap development.
• Influence the direction of scientific instrument products and advanced B2B technology solutions.
• Manage the complete product lifecycle, from initial concept and development through to market launch and performance evaluation.
• Gain broad commercial responsibility through product-line P&L, pricing strategy, profitability improvement and cost management.
• Work closely with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Operations teams.
• Contribute to new product development, investment planning and international go-to-market initiatives.
• Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders in an internationally connected business environment.
• Develop valuable experience in product portfolio strategy, commercial decision-making and cross-functional leadership.
• Benefit from remote working and work-from-home arrangements.
• Enjoy flexible working hours through a flextime system.
• Work in a casual dress environment.
• Gain exposure to a distinctive global marketing and product management opportunity within the scientific technology sector.
• Build towards potential Senior Manager or Director-level career progression.
• Develop opportunities to manage multiple product lines or a broader product portfolio as your career progresses.
• Establish a long-term career in global product management, scientific instruments and B2B technology through a permanent position in Tokyo.

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