David M. Kerry
Waters Advanced Diagnostics
San Diego
1
Certification
30
years of professional experience
Strategic Product Management leader with expertise in global strategy and portfolio expansion within diagnostics, genomics, and life science tools. Led cross-functional teams to execute high-impact product launches and developed long-term product roadmaps informed by market insights and financial analysis. Transformed complex technical offerings into scalable, customer-centric solutions while enhancing operational efficiency and organizational alignment.
Work History
Senior US Regional Product Manager
7 Months- Directed POC response during COVID-19, launching SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV-2/Flu A+B assays under EUA, addressing urgent public-health needs.
- Directed the POC response during COVID-19, launching SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV-2/Flu A+B assays under EUA to meet urgent public-health needs.
- Partnered with distribution partners to ensure inventory readiness and accurate forecasting; designed and executed promotional programs with clear implementation plans and measurable success metrics.
- Conducted competitive analysis to inform strategic positioning and investment prioritization for product differentiation.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D to drive compliance, innovation, and operational excellence across the product lifecycle.
Senior Worldwide Product Manager
8 Years- Lead global strategy, lifecycle management, and expansion of BD's Point of Care (POC) diagnostics portfolio.
- Directed the strategy, development, and FDA 510(k) approval of BD's Veritor SARS-CoV-2 assay, establishing a cornerstone product in the company's diagnostic portfolio.
- Directed global POC response during COVID-19, launching SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV-2/Flu A+B assays under EUA.
- Developed strategic roadmap for portfolio expansion into new markets, including at-home testing, aligning with company growth objectives.
- Partnered with regulatory, quality, manufacturing, and R&D teams to ensure compliance and foster innovation across product lifecycle.
- Established product vision through VOC insights and competitive analysis, prioritizing R&D investments to enhance market positioning.
Senior Product Manager, MiniSeq System
3 Years- Developed and executed expansion and lifecycle strategy for MiniSeq sequencing platform, enhancing market positioning.
- Aligned commercial and operational strategies with Marketing, Sales, Quality, and Manufacturing, fostering cross-functional collaboration.
- Collaborated with Marketing, Sales, Quality, and Manufacturing to align commercial and operational strategies.
- Created application notes, white papers, and marketing content to support successful commercial launch of iSeq 100.
Program Manager, Global R&D
6 Years- Led development of analytical tools and global reporting systems for portfolio management.
- Delivered insights on R&D program performance and financial impact, enhancing decision-making.
- Facilitated leadership oversight of product vitality and lifecycle strategy, driving alignment with business goals.
Product Manager – Genomics
2 Years- Managed genomics portfolio of qPCR reagents, RT enzymes, and RNA purification kits, driving $45M in revenue.
- Led launch of Brilliant II qPCR reagent line, executing comprehensive lifecycle strategy.
- Developed annual marketing and promotional strategies to enhance product visibility and market reach.
Product Manager – Cellular Metabolism
1 Year- Managed metabolic assay product portfolio (>$15M).
- Developed annual operating and marketing plans to align product strategies with market needs.
- Presented portfolio at scientific conferences, attracting new customer leads and enhancing brand visibility.
Technical Support Scientist
2 Years- Assisted customer base with 20,000 SKUs, ensuring effective product utilization.
- Acted as Nucleic Acid Purification and PCR specialist to influence product development.
- Engaged with customers to support Illumina oligomer collaboration, enhancing project outcomes.
Technical Support Scientist
1 Year- Facilitated the integration of clinical and research product lines to enhance service delivery.
- Implemented global 24-hour support for TIGRIS automated platform, improving response times and user satisfaction.
- Led cross-functional research teams to develop innovative solutions in molecular biology.
- Designed and executed experiments to validate product performance and efficacy.
- Analyzed complex data sets using advanced statistical software to inform project decisions.
Field Applications Specialist
3 Years- Installed and trained customers on QIAGEN automated systems, enhancing user proficiency and operational effectiveness.
- Developed automation scripts for West Nile Virus extraction, streamlining laboratory processes.
- Led field support for BIOROBOT 8000 MDX and Genovision M-48/M-96 platforms, ensuring optimal system performance and customer satisfaction.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
2 Years- Investigated promoter regions adjacent to CMV enhancer to elucidate regulatory mechanisms of UL127 transcription.
- Led interdisciplinary research projects to advance understanding of molecular mechanisms in disease models.
- Developed and optimized experimental protocols for high-throughput screening assays.
- Mentored graduate students in research methodologies and data analysis techniques.
Education
Ph.D. - Biochemistry
B.Sc (Hons) - Biochemistry
Skills
Product strategy
Launch planning
Portfolio management
Regulatory Compliance
Financial modeling
Customer analytics
Data-driven decision making
Demand generation
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Strategic Alliances
Pricing strategy
R&D partnerships
Certification
- Pragmatic Marketing – Foundations
- Business Writing & Grammar – Rockhurst College
- Management & Leadership for First Time Managers – Rockhurst College
- Kaizen Quality Process Improvement – Certified
- Six Sigma Green Belt – Completed
Timeline
Senior US Regional Product Manager
Waters Advanced Diagnostics
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Senior Worldwide Product Manager
Becton Dickinson (BD)
01.2018 - 01.2026Read More
Senior Product Manager, MiniSeq System
Illumina Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2018Read More
Program Manager, Global R&D
Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2009 - 01.2015Read More
Product Manager – Genomics
Agilent Technologies
01.2007 - 01.2009Read More
Product Manager – Cellular Metabolism
Millipore Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2007Read More
Technical Support Scientist
Invitrogen Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2006Read More
Technical Support Scientist
Gen-Probe (Hologic)
01.2003 - 01.2004Read More
Field Applications Specialist
Qiagen Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2003Read More
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
The Scripps Research Institute
01.1997 - 01.1999Read More
University of Adelaide
B.Sc (Hons) from Biochemistry
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University of Adelaide
Ph.D. from Biochemistry
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