About the role

Associate Product Manager overseeing research partnerships and managing project execution in pet wellness startup. Driving evidence-generation strategy through scientific innovation and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

Translate our research strategy into a research portfolio using prioritisation framework.
Partner with our R&D and professional affiliate partnership team to shape research programs around clear commercial objectives.
Manage operations and day-to-day of our NFP research organisation include delivering on our marketing plan, managing PR, and preparing Board papers.
Operationalise research and translate.
Develop and manage relationships with universities, global research organisations and industry collaborators such as pet wellness and insurance companies and veterinary clinics.
Lead contracting, scoping and negotiation processes for new research collaborations.
Translate scientific opportunities into commercially viable projects aligned with Lyka’s strategic priorities.
Oversee IP considerations, data ownership, publication rights, and commercialisation pathways.
Create portfolio-level project plans, timelines, charters and risk registers; ensure adherence across stakeholders.
Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure key milestones and deliverables are met.
Maintain structured reporting to research leadership, executives, and Boards.

Experienced: You have 2-4 years experience in a top-tier management consultancy, high growth start-up or similar.
Science Background or Interest: You may have an educational foundation in science or a keen interest in science.
Writing expertise: Possess outstanding written communication skills, ensuring clarity, precision, and effectiveness in conveying complex ideas and findings.
Entrepreneurial spirit: You possess an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and drive.
Bilingual in business and science: You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to talk with both sides of the business.

Work in a fast-growing start-up, experiencing what goes on behind the scenes to sustain hyper-growth for a start-up with a physical product!
Growth and Development – Lyka is growing extremely quickly, which means you will have the opportunity to experience different challenges every day and progressively acquire more responsibilities as our facility and team expand. We provide an annual L&D budget for you to continue your personal development.
Work for a sustainability-focused company – we care about the health of our dogs and our planet. We’re proud to be Australia’s only carbon-negative and plastic-negative pet wellness company and we’re always looking at ways for us to improve sustainability practices.
Be part of a diverse top-talent team, coming from widely different backgrounds and geographies.
Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave top-up
Wellbeing assistance and tools to take care of your mental and physical wellbeing so you can do your best work
Pupper parent support to care for your furry friends – flexible arrangements for new pets, pet-friendly offices, discounts, and financial allowance for dog training and care to help them live their best life!