Product Strategy Manager - Antibody Applications

About the role

Nuclera is seeking a strategic, hands-on Product Manager - Antibody Applications to own the antibody applications roadmap on our eProtein Discovery system. This high-impact role will drive adoption among antibody discovery and reagent developers by translating market needs into differentiated product strategy, offerings, and go-to-market plans. Serving as the antibody domain expert within the product organization, you will partner closely with R&D, commercial, and customer-facing teams to accelerate growth in this core application area. You will own end-to-end success for the antibody applications segment, including roadmap definition, commercial performance, and lifecycle strategy.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the antibody application strategy, identifying key workflows and unmet customer needs
• Develop and defend business cases for investments supported by market analysis, competitive positioning, and ROI modeling
• Develop a sequenced roadmap to guide productization of antibody-relevant workflows
• Champion market-fit, pricing models, and routes to scale adoption
• Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to launch and scale antibody-focused solutions
• Support market messaging, product positioning, and customer segmentation
• Enable pilot-to-revenue transition through collaborations, validated use cases, and scalable offerings
• Lead rigorous, ongoing market research and VOC programs (surveys, in-depth interviews, advisory boards) to surface unmet needs in protein science
• Translate these insights into prioritized feature investments and clear business cases that inform the product roadmap
• Spend significant time in the field with customers to understand pain points and validate fit
• Distill voice-of-customer insights into clear product needs and roadmap clarity
• Track competitive landscape to ensure differentiation and sharpen value proposition
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
• Serve as the senior liaison between external stakeholders (customers, KOLs, sales, marketing) and internal teams (R&D, operations, quality, finance)
• Champion product requirements, secure executive buy-in, and ensure transparent communication on priorities, timelines, and metrics
• Support onboarding, training, and internal enablement for antibody use cases
• Contribute to strategic planning and resource prioritization for antibody and adjacent applications
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with thought leaders

Requirements

• 5-10+ years of experience in product strategy or product management with increasing scope and responsibility
• Advanced degree (PhD, MS) in related field required and/or extensive knowledge of recombinant antibodies and downstream uses
• Proven track record building roadmaps, aligning cross-functional teams, and launching successful solutions
• Much experience with customer engagement, market validation, and commercial translation
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, startup environment

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits including: Company bonus scheme of 5%, Incentive stock options, A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, Short- and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, 25-day annual holiday allowance, Investment in professional development and learning, Fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and snacks in the office, Organised summer and other events for staff.