Product Manager – OpenLab Software Products

Agilent Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

Remote Switzerland Santa Clara Full-time Manager Product Management

At a glance

Manager-level Product Management role at Agilent. Remote, Switzerland · full-time.

Pay not stated Product Manager salary

RoleProduct Management

SeniorityManager

LocationSwitzerland

WorkplaceRemote

EmploymentFull-time

PostedOct 24, 2026 · today

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Role brief

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What you'll do

Set direction and manage the roadmap and lifecycle for software maintenance agreements and assigned CDS add-on products
Turn customer and field feedback into upgrades, support, lifecycle services and adoption improvements
Build pricing, packaging, business cases and launch plans that support renewals, retention and recurring revenue
Coordinate product requirements and priorities with R&D, sales, marketing, services, support, licensing and IT
Lead CDS migration and upgrade programs, then equip teams with launch training, communications and performance measures

What you bring

A bachelor's or master's degree, or an equivalent qualification, plus at least eight years of relevant experience
Product management experience covering a product's full lifecycle
Experience with software products and at least one of maintenance agreements, licensing, subscriptions, SaaS or recurring revenue models
Commercialization experience that includes pricing, business cases and go-to-market planning

Who this fits

This role suits a product manager who can lead across global teams and balance competing priorities. Remote work is available in Switzerland, with travel required up to twenty percent.

From the employer

Job Description

The Product Manager for CDS Software is responsible for defining and managing Agilent's software maintenance, upgrade, entitlement, and support offerings across the OpenLab CDS portfolio and select CDS products. This role owns the product strategy, roadmap, commercialization, and lifecycle management of SMA (Software Maintenance) offerings that help customers maximize the value of their software investments through upgrades, support, and lifecycle protection.

Working across Product Management, R&D, Marketing, Sales, Services, Product Support, Licensing, IT, and Customer Success teams, the Product Manager translates customer needs and business strategy into valuable solutions that drive customer success, software adoption, and recurring revenue growth. The role serves as the business owner for SMA programs, migration initiatives, software lifecycle strategies, and select CDS products.

Key Responsibilities

Own Product Strategy & Roadmap

Define and manage the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for Software Maintenance Agreements (SMA) and assigned CDS add-on products.

Drive Customer Value & Adoption

Understand customer and field needs and translate insights into offerings that improve upgrades, support, lifecycle management, and product adoption.

Lead Cross-Functional Execution

Partner with R&D, Marketing, Sales, Services, Support, Licensing, and IT teams to define requirements, prioritize investments, and deliver business outcomes.

Grow Commercial Performance

Develop business cases, pricing, packaging, and go-to-market strategies that drive recurring revenue, renewal rates, and customer retention.

Manage Product Lifecycle & Migration Initiatives

Guide software lifecycle policies, upgrade programs, migration strategies, and customer transition plans across the CDS portfolio.

Enable Organizational Readiness

Support product launches, sales enablement, training, communications, and performance measurement to ensure successful adoption and execution.

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent qualification with 8+ years of relevant experience.
Proven product management experience across the product lifecycle.
Experience with software products, maintenance agreements, licensing, subscriptions, SaaS, or recurring revenue business models.
Strong business acumen with experience in commercialization, pricing, business case development, and go-to-market planning.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Experience working with global teams and managing competing priorities.
Knowledge of laboratory informatics, chromatography data systems (CDS), software licensing, or regulated laboratory environments is highly desirable.
Experience with AI and application of AI in Laboratory software environment is highly desirable
Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.