Director, Scientific Product

Job Responsibilities

• Define and execute product strategy for assigned scientific software products
• Develop product roadmaps that balance scientific innovation with market demands
• Translate complex scientific workflows into product requirements and features
• Identify opportunities to expand product capabilities based on emerging scientific methods
• Establish product vision that aligns with regulatory and industry trends
• Ensure products meet scientific rigor and validation requirements
• Translate regulatory guidance (FDA, EMA) into product capabilities
• Partner with Scientific R&D to incorporate cutting-edge methodologies
• Guide technical trade-offs that impact scientific accuracy and usability
• Represent products at scientific conferences and advisory boards
• Conduct strategic engagements with pharmaceutical and biotech customers
• Gather insights from key opinion leaders and scientific advisory boards
• Analyze competitive landscape in scientific software and modeling tools
• Synthesize customer feedback into actionable product improvements
• Identify emerging trends in model-informed drug development
• Build relationships with regulatory bodies and industry consortiums
• Cross-functional Partnership
• Collaborate with engineering teams on technical feasibility and implementation
• Partner with Product Enablement on customer success strategies
• Engage with Sales on competitive positioning and win strategies
• Engage with Services teams to understand implementation patterns
• Coordinate with Marketing on scientific messaging and thought leadership
• Influence without authority across all organizational levels
• Define success metrics and track product performance
• Develop pricing strategies that reflect scientific value
• Support business case development for R&D investments
• Monitor adoption and usage patterns to inform product decisions
• Scientific Community Engagement
• Build relationships with academic institutions and research organizations
• Participate in scientific consortiums and working groups
• Gather feedback from scientific user communities
• Stay current with advances in computational modeling and simulation
• Foster partnerships that enhance product credibility

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries
• Understanding of drug development processes and regulatory requirements
• Experience with model-informed drug development (MIDD) workflows
• 5+ years of product management experience in scientific or technical software
• Proven track record of successful product strategy and execution
• Experience translating scientific requirements into product features
• Understanding of SaaS and enterprise software business models
• Ability to prioritize features based on scientific and business value
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex scientific concepts
• Experience presenting to diverse audiences from scientists to executives
• Strong written communication for scientific and business contexts
• Track record of building consensus across stakeholder groups
• Business Acumen
• Understanding of life sciences software market dynamics
• Experience with competitive analysis and positioning
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with biosimulation or modeling software platforms
• Relationships with key opinion leaders
• Experience with both industry and regulatory perspectives
• Technical Capabilities
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and API architectures
• Basic programming skills (R, Python, MATLAB)
• Knowledge of software validation in regulated environments
• Business & Leadership Experience
• Experience with product launches in life sciences markets
• Track record of driving adoption in academic and industry settings
• International market experience
• Product management certifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, bioengineering, or related field
• Masters or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, bioengineering, or related field preferred