Are you our new Global Product Manager with scientific background and commercial experience?

Gentian is a Norwegian IVD company that specialises in developing and manufacturing turbidimetric assays for the global market.

In this role you will have the opportunity to take full ownership of product lifecycle management and marketing activities with an international focus. You will work closely with key opinion leaders, distributors, and OEM partners to define and achieve business objectives.

Your work will involve analyzing the market and competitors, translating insights into strategies, and equipping the commercial organization and partners with positioning, tools, and information to ensure products stand out and add value to customers.

The position reports to VP Commercial.

Key tasks include:

• Lead commercialization and business planning for portfolio products

• Prepare sales and production forecasts and coordinate with production on customer-related issues and process improvements

• Travel internationally to visit customers and partners, support global business activities, and represent Gentian at relevant conferences

• Gather customer insights and collaborate with R&D to support new product development and strengthen post-launch product data

Qualifications and experience:

• MSc or equivalent in a scientific field

• Commercial experience within a medical, IVD, or life science company

• Preferably experience in product launches and go-to-market strategies

Personal attributes:

• Independent and self-driven with a pragmatic approach

• Customer-oriented and solutions-focused

• Flexible, adaptable, and positive in approach

• Team player and clear communicator

• Analytical, organized, and structured

• Available for international travel

What we offer:

A great place to work according to our latest employee survey. A challenging and interesting position with opportunities for professional and personal growth. A social, informal environment with highly skilled colleagues in a growing, high technology company within the Life Science sector.

If you are attracted by a dynamic, innovative, and growing organization in a global arena, then Gentian could be an interesting workplace for you. For more information about the company, please see: https://www.gentian.com/

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Senior Consultant Ingvild Ringen at +47 988 04 308 or ingvild.ringen@grafton.com. Grafton Life Science is a recruitment company specializing in positions within the Life Science industry.

Gentian AS is a fast-growing developer and manufacturer of diagnostic tests. The diagnostic tests are sold globally, through direct sales and partnerships with world-leading diagnostic companies. The end-users are clinical laboratories that leverage Gentian’s tests to enable better treatment decisions and save costs. Gentian currently has 7 diagnostics tests being sold worldwide, contributing to saving costs and protecting life.

Gentian AS is an international company with headquarter in Moss and offices around the world. The total revenue in 2024 exceeded 150 MNOK. Gentian currently has approximately 65 employees, and with our future vision we assume to have significant sales revenue and headcount growth.