Partner closely with R&D scientists and Business Technology Partners to own, set, and communicate the product vision, strategy, and outcome roadmap, aligned with strategic priorities.
Deeply understand user needs (scientists, bioinformaticians, data scientists, lab operations) through interviews, shadowing, and usage analytics.
Map processes and information architecture to identify pain points and automation opportunities.
Define clear problem statements, requirements, and success metrics; author Product requirements document, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Drive solution discovery and rapid prototyping with cross-functional teams to evaluate value, usability, feasibility, and business viability.
Prioritize features and trade-offs using impact, effort, and risk frameworks; manage backlog and release planning
Manage scientific applications and lead squads to build user-friendly scientific data and technology products; handle risk assessment and vendor engagement as needed.
Evaluate internal and external tools (e.g., predictive modeling, simulation, target discovery, biomarker tracking); Manage vendor relationships to influence roadmaps and integrate with internal systems and the data lake.
Partner with product tech leads to ensure seamless integration across the ecosystem and upstream/downstream systems.
Apply industry standards and ontologies to develop FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) applications, advancing in silico models and AI/ML approaches for drug discovery.
Create and maintain documentation including SDLC deliverables (GxP and non-GxP), guidelines, SOPs, training materials, and user communications.
Support regulatory audits and inspections by collaborating with stakeholders and Quality units to provide documentation and respond to inquiries.
Coach teams to adopt a customer-centered product mindset; proactively remove roadblocks and escalate issues to maintain momentum.
Drive adoption using metrics and user feedback; analyze engagement, create reports/visualizations, and run user groups to inform continuous improvement.
Promote available capabilities to stakeholders, fostering collaboration and integration across teams to avoid silos.
Develop a cohesive strategy to manage an orthogonal suite of products and applications, maximizing impact while reducing costs and redundancy.
Diligently manage total cost of ownership
Monitor the competitive landscape, standards, and emerging technologies in scientific software and data platforms.
Use data-driven insights (synthesized from research, observations, and usage) to inform decisions and refine strategy.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in scientific software development, pharmaceutical sciences, bioinformatics, target discovery, quantitative systems pharmacology, model-based drug development (MBDD), or scientific data management
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to launch and manage software products; define user stories and ensure product development aligns with business requirements.
Good understanding of MBDD, Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic modeling and pre-clinical development domain and processes.
Familiarity with bioinformatics pathway analysis tools and systems biology approaches used in scientific software.
Experience with scientific modeling tools and workflows (COTS, in-house, open source); ability to assess, integrate, and scale them
Solid grasp of SDLC and Agile practices; comfortable operating in GxP-regulated environments
Exceptional communicator who bridges science, engineering, and business; customer-centric and effective in a matrixed organization
Proficient with product and UX tooling (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Mural, Figma, Balsamiq); capable of producing clear documentation and visuals
Working knowledge of databases, ontologies, and data standards relevant to drug discovery; familiarity with information modeling (e.g., Visio)
Proven ability to work independently and asynchronously across time zones, with excellent cross-cultural and organizational communication skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and strong in time and project management; excellent written and verbal communication
Experience leading multidisciplinary squads to develop and onboard scientific applications and tools.
Benefits
medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days
Job title
Product Manager, Translational Research – Systems Biology, Disease Biology – PharmTox Product Line
Localization Manager creating data - driven content for Mediatech, a digital publishing house. Responsible for ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance in all content produced.
Parts Interpreter role at Eagers Automotive in Phillip, supporting workshop mechanics and customers with parts orders and quotations. Fostering an efficient service and contributing to a positive workplace.
Join Merck's Future Talent Program as a Co - op in Computational Biology. Conduct innovative research in Genome Analytics with a focus on drug effects and disease - associated molecular alterations.
ASL Court Interpreter providing interpretation services for deaf or hard - of - hearing individuals in court settings. Work includes virtual and in - person interpretation across multiple court locations.
Freelance ASL Interpreter role at Hanna Interpreting Services supporting language access. Operate independently and set your own schedule as a 1099 contractor in a hybrid capacity.
Manage vendor resources for localization projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Recruitment and development of linguistic resources for client needs in the localization field.
Localization Manager responsible for creating and managing localized content at Mediatech. Collaborating with writers and editors to ensure quality and relevance in a fast - paced environment.
Localization Manager at Mediatech overseeing content localization for a diverse audience. Managing a team and collaborating with content creators in a dynamic editorial environment.
Russian Community Interpreter providing interpretation for multilingual students and families. Delivering services both in - person and via remote video interpretation in the Portland area.
Regulatory Affairs professional managing regulatory translations essential for product registration and launches. Leading a team and ensuring compliance excellence in alignment with regulatory strategies.