Director, Product Management

July 26

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Accelerating Access to Life-Saving Cell Therapies

biotech • biotechnology • cell therapy • manufacturing • software

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💰 Series C on 2023-08

Description

• Serve as the primary product owner, directly managing all aspects of the product lifecycle • Actively participate in day-to-day product development activities, from ideation to launch • Be prepared to take on various tasks as needed, given the lean team structure • Regularly present product strategies, roadmaps, and progress updates to senior leadership • Collaborate effectively with the Senior VP of R&D and other executives to align product direction with overall company strategy • Articulate complex technical and market concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders • Analyze the Cell and Gene Therapy marketplace to identify trends, opportunities, and unmet needs • Gather insights from clients and assess competitors to inform product direction • Translate market needs into clear product requirements and use cases • Develop an in-depth understanding of target users' needs and usage profiles • Prioritize solutions that address critical user pain points and drive value • Conduct user interviews and synthesize feedback to inform product decisions • Develop and implement product roadmaps that balance short-term customer needs with long-term scalable technology development • Maximize portfolio potential through strategic prioritization • Personally manage and update roadmaps as market conditions evolve • Partner closely with engineering and process sciences teams to scope product delivery, evaluate development alternatives, and support build/buy decisions • Work directly with marketing to create compelling go-to-market strategies and product positioning • Facilitate cross-functional meetings and drive decision-making processes • Actively monitor product progress throughout the development lifecycle • Identify and mitigate risks while capitalizing on emerging opportunities • Be prepared to step in and address issues hands-on when necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Life Sciences) • 10+ years of experience in business strategy or product strategy roles, with substantial customer-facing experience • Proven track record of successfully setting product vision and defining products, including target customer identification, core value proposition articulation, and business model development • Leadership experience in at least one successful new product development initiative from conception to launch • Strong analytical skills combined with creative intuition, enabling data-driven and insight-driven strategy development • Excellent presentation and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders • Experience presenting complex technical and market concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams and leadership • Capability to participate in client meetings as a product expert • Prior experience with full project ownership and hands-on execution of product management tasks • Comfortable working in a lean team environment and taking on diverse sets of responsibilities • Passion for innovation in the life sciences and healthcare industries