Job Details

Our client, a leading medical devices / Lifescience company, is looking for a Portfolio & Lifecycle Manager. This is for an initial duration of 4 months and is located in Torrance, CA.

Job Type: Contract (Candidates must be able to work on W2 without VISA sponsorship)

Ability to travel up to 20%, overnight, globally

Onsite on Torrance, CA

Job Description:

• The Portfolio & Lifecycle Manager – Accessories will drive the execution of the product lifecycle management strategy and lead a strategic vision for the accessories portfolio.
• This role focuses on optimizing the portfolio, strengthening vendor partnerships, and ensuring data accuracy, relevance, and market impact.
• This position reports to the Portfolio Leader and is part of the Product Management and Strategy organization and will be an on-site role,

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support execution of the product lifecycle management strategy, focusing on obsolescence, cost optimization, and smooth product transitions.
• Drive strategic direction for the accessories portfolio, advancing optimization initiatives and strengthening supplier partnerships.
• Manage accessories portfolio pricing, ensuring competitiveness, profitability, and alignment with business goals.
• Ensure accessories portfolio data integrity to enable accurate decisions and efficient operations.
• Maintain accessories portfolio readiness, keeping collateral, technical documents, and digital content up to date.
• Collaborate across functions to align cost, lifecycle, and operational priorities.
• Represent the customer voice to maximize technical and commercial value.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, or related field; MBA a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, portfolio management, or product lifecycle management.
• Proven success managing a technical product portfolio, preferably in the life sciences or analytical chemistry space. Management of a life science 3rd party accessories experience a plus.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate market insights into impactful portfolio actions.
• Strong execution discipline, with a knack for ensuring accuracy and completeness in highly detailed, process-driven tasks.

What You Will Gain:

• Direct responsibility for a high-impact product category with measurable influence on profitability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Senior-level visibility through cross-functional collaboration with product management, supply chain, marketing, and sales leaders.
• Expanded expertise in product lifecycle management, portfolio optimization, pricing, and strategic sourcing.

The hourly rate range for this position is between $50 - $52 / hour

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.