Software Product Manager (remote East Coast US)

• Conduct thorough user research to gain insights into user needs, pain points, and translate them into product features and software requirements.
• Take ownership of the product vision, strategy, and roadmap by collaborating with key stakeholders, including the leadership team, clients, and the product team.
• Collaborate closely with the engineering team to ensure the timely delivery of the product with the committed features.
• Conduct regular product demonstrations to stakeholders, incorporating feedback and iterating on product features.
• Lead the product release planning, feature backlog management, prioritization, and translate features into actionable epics and user stories.
• Make critical decisions regarding functionality and priorities, always focused on delivering value and maintaining high quality.
• Define and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure customer satisfaction, engagement, and adoption.
• Manage timelines for implementation, delivery, and deadlines throughout the development process.
• Analyze the competitive landscape, trend reports, market statistics, and metrics to enhance our products.
• Utilize collected feedback, collaborate with stakeholders and the team, and recommend and implement changes accordingly.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and other Agile ceremonies to ensure successful product delivery.
• Mentor and guide other product managers through the product management lifecyle

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or other technical discipline or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous software product management experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5-7 years’ experience)
• In some cases an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and / or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Experience designing and building applications used in regulated environments
• Development of data and analytics centric products
• Previous collaboration with UX designers
• Deep understanding of product vision, product launch, and other related concepts
• Exposure to working with clinical trials and an understanding of the dynamics and roles associated with the clinical trial workflow (preferred)
• Knowledge and experience with applications including EDC, CTMS, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including presentations of product vision to executives to get buy-in
• Demonstrated experience with iterative product development
• Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder communication. That includes working with cross-functional global teams at all levels within the organization.
• Solid organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong technical acumen and system thinking approach.
• Ability to articulate and clearly communicate sophisticated problems and solutions simply and logically.
• Demonstrated record in effective requirement elicitation and analysis.
• Ability to identify opportunities and risks / problems and propose solutions that drive improvements.

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.

Below is listed the working environment / requirements for this role :

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May require as-needed travel (0-20%).

The annual salary range estimated for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 USD. This position will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and / or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects.

We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

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