Associate Director, Technical Product Management

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  • Cambridge, MA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Technical Product Manager to lead the development and management of our OMICS data product portfolio. This uniquerole combines a strong understanding of biopharma research, hands-on experience with various OMICS modalities, and the ability to drive product strategyand execution. Successful candidate will be accountable for timely availability of OMICS data for in silico research and ensure that our data products meetthe evolving needs of researchers in the field.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their OMICS data needs for in silico discovery, defining the core capabilities required to support theseneeds.Develop and communicate a product vision, strategy, and roadmap for OMICS data products that align with business objectives and marketopportunities.Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding product vision, strategy, and roadmap updates.Apply Agile methodologies in managing the product development lifecycle, including sprint planning, backlog management, and performanceassessments.Create and lead cross-functional teams comprised of bioinformaticians, data scientists, software engineers, and product designers to drive productdevelopment and execution.Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders and product team members to provide updates on progress and motivate the team to achieve executiongoals.Ensure that the product team is aligned with the overall product vision and motivated to contribute to successful execution.Leverage hands-on experience with various OMICS technologies (scRNA-seq, bulk RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, CRISPR,PerturbSeq) to inform product features and enhancements.Support the development of tools and methodologies that facilitate the processing and analysis of OMICS data.Foster a collaborative environment that encourages open communication and aligns team efforts with the product roadmap.Advocate for the adoption of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles in the development of OMICS data products.Highlight the need for, and help stakeholders with creation of metadata standards and documentation practices to ensure the findability andaccessibility of dataEnsure the establishment of scalable cloud storage and compute infrastructure to support the needs of OMICS data acquisition and processing.Take responsibility for enabling automation and monitoring solutions that enhance workflow efficiency and data integrity.Ensure the timely availability and quality of OMICS data by overseeing data processing pipelines and workflows that support in silico researchinitiatives.Act as a key point of accountability for the execution and delivery timelines related to OMICS data products.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.5+ years of experience in technical product management, particularly within the biopharma or healthcare sectors.Demonstrated understanding of OMICS technologies and modalities, including scRNA-seq, bulk RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, proteomics,CRISPR, and PerturbSeq.Experience with cloud storage and compute infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure) and knowledge of automation and monitoring tools.Familiarity with FAIR data principles and best practices related to data management and interoperability.Strong experience with Agile methodologies and product management frameworks.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Proven ability to motivate cross-functional teams and drive product strategy from conception to execution.Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers applyUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.U.S. Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.The salary range for this role is $139,600.00 - $219,700.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring OrdinanceSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status: RegularRelocation: No relocationVISA Sponsorship: NoTravel Requirements: 10%Flexible Work Arrangements: HybridShift: 1st - DayValid Driving License: NoHazardous Material(s): n/aRequired Skills: Agile Methodology, Applied Engineering, Asset Management, Backlog Management, Benefits Management, Bioinformatics, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Computer Science, Management Process, Management System Development, Motivating Teams, Organizational Performance Management, Product Management, Product Roadmap, Product Strategies, Requirements Management, RNA Sequencing, Software Product Management, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, System DesignsPreferred Skills: Omics, Omics TechnologiesJob Posting End Date: 09/6/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

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