# Associate Director, NGS Product Management at Watchmaker Genomics

- Company: Watchmaker Genomics
- What the company does: Watchmaker Genomics: High-performance NGS library prep and engineered enzymes. Maximize sensitivity and sequencing economy for clinical and translational research. Backed by Eclipse Ventures.
- Company website: https://watchmakergenomics.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Boulder, CO (preferred) or remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $160K to $190K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-02
- Apply by: 2026-12-17
- Apply: https://www.watchmakergenomics.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=5470308008&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
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## About the role

Watchmaker Genomics is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Associate Director of NGS Product Management to lead product strategy and portfolio development across our next-generation sequencing (NGS) business. This role will oversee a diverse portfolio of NGS sample preparation technologies, including DNA and RNA library preparation, amplification, methylation, and related workflow solutions, reporting to the Director of Product Management. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- MS degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related scientific discipline required, PhD or MBA preferred
- 10+ years of relevant industry experience in life sciences, biotechnology, or genomics
- 5+ years of product management experience, including ownership of product strategy, roadmaps, and commercial performance
- 3+ years of people management experience, with demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing Product Managers or cross-functional teams
- Strong technical expertise in NGS workflows, including DNA and RNA library preparation, sequencing technologies, and relevant downstream applications
- Demonstrated success bringing innovative life science products from concept through commercialization and lifecycle management

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