Kent Scientific Corporation · 19 hours ago
Research Product Manager
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expKent Scientific Corporation is a leading provider of innovative research solutions for the life sciences, dedicated to advancing scientific discovery. They are seeking a Research Product Manager to support their portfolio of research tools, focusing on product expansion and providing technical support to customers.
BiopharmaMedicalPharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Alida Newton
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate new product opportunities - including accessories, consumables, and complementary product lines - aligned with Kent’s vision and customer needs
Analyze market trends and competitor offerings to inform product roadmap and positioning decisions
Lead vendor outreach and relationship management, supporting negotiations around pricing, quality, and timelines
Partner with production, marketing, and sales to source, vet, and prepare new products for launch
Develop cost and margin analyses to support sourcing decisions and catalog expansion initiatives
Own sourcing programs and catalog expansion efforts end-to-end
Serve as a subject matter expert on veterinary anesthesia and physiological monitoring equipment
Provide advanced technical support to customers and internal teams, including complex cases and escalations
Develop scientific and technical materials such as white papers, application notes, training resources, and help center content
Represent Kent Scientific in webinars, trade shows, and educational presentations to support customer learning and product adoption
Collaborate with technical, marketing, sales, and production teams to improve workflows and cross-functional alignment
Proactively identify and resolve issues related to vendor management, product setup, and internal handoffs
Support light project management and documentation to maintain momentum across product and vendor initiatives
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in biology, physiology, animal science, or a related scientific field (LVT or LAT certification a plus; PhD preferred)
3-5 years of experience in product, sourcing, or vendor management, ideally within a biomedical or life sciences environment
Experience managing large or complex projects (PMP certification a plus)
Hands-on lab or research experience, particularly with in vivo animal models, including designing and conducting scientific experiments
A strong track record producing high-quality scientific and technical documentation (e.g., white papers, application notes, study reports)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills, with the ability to translate insights into product or sourcing recommendations
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex scientific or technical concepts to diverse audiences
Demonstrated success working cross-functionally to support product launches or customer-facing initiatives
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, curiosity, and a solutions-oriented approach to ambiguity and competing priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft tools (e.g., CRM, Business Central) and project management platforms such as Monday.com
Experience working with structured data and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL; database experience such as Access or Airtable a plus)
High computer literacy, self-direction, and the ability to work independently
Willingness to travel 10-20% for trade shows, customer visits, and internal meetings
Benefits
Simple IRA with employer match.
Healthcare benefits package.
Tuition reimbursement or assistance.
PTO and paid holidays.
Team-building and professional development opportunities.
Company
Kent Scientific Corporation
With over 20 years experience, Kent Scientific Corporation continues to serve medical and research scientists as a worldwide provider of integrated solutions for pre-clinical research and drug discovery advancement.
11-50 employees
Funding
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