Automation Product Manager (6 month contract)

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC and Europe. Oxford Nanopore employs from multiple subject areas including nanopore science, molecular biology and applications, informatics, engineering, electronics, manufacturing and commercialisation. The management team, led by CEO Dr Gordon Sanghera, has a track record of delivering disruptive technologies to the market.

Oxford Nanopore’s sequencing platform is the only technology that offers real-time analysis (for rapid insights), in fully scalable formats from pocket to population scale, that can analyse native DNA or RNA and sequence any length of fragment to achieve short to ultra-long read lengths.

Our goal is to enable the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere. We offer real-time nanopore-based DNA/RNA sequencing technology: accessible, easy to use and fully scalable for any requirement.

The Role

We are looking for an Automation Product Manager to join us and work alongside our development, marketing and commercial teams to manage the automation roadmap at Oxford Nanopore Technologies.

Reporting to the Director of Product Management you will have a background in automation or NGS product management or marketing. A good understanding of NGS or automation products and markets and be able to work collaboratively with others across the wider business.

The Details

• Manage and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on customer needs, market trends, and business goals for the automation product area.
• Translate high-level business, market and user requirements into detailed product requirements and user needs.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, sales, and support teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Own the product lifecycle: concept, specification, development, launch, and iteration.
• Prioritize features and manage the product backlog
• Analyze usage data, customer feedback, and market trends to define and track key performance indicators and make data-informed decisions.
• Serve as a product advisor and communicate effectively with R&D and commercial teams to ensure alignment on the technical capabilities of the product
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the product development lifecycle
• Facilitate the creation and maintenance of proper product documentation.

What We Are Looking For

• A background in NGS or automation with a life science, biology or chemistry degree (or proven experience).
• Experience in roles similar to product owner, product manager, or product marketing.
• Ability to facilitate user and product requirements workshops with cross-functional stakeholder groups and technical team members
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with an ability to detail processes
• A real passion for technology, innovation and a curiosity about DNA sequencing
• An ability to build effective relationships with a collaborative approach

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

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