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About XebiaSi le interesa solicitar este empleo, por favor, asegúrese de cumplir los siguientes requisitos que se enumeran a continuación.With over 20 years of experience, our global network of passionate technologists and pioneering craftsmen deliver cutting‑edge technology and game‑changing consulting to companies on the brink of transformation. Since 2001, we have grown from a Java company into a full‑service digital consulting company with 5,500+ professionals working on a worldwide ambition. We are organized in complementary service lines – teams with tremendous knowledge and experience within particular fields, such as Agile, DevOps, Data and AI, Cloud, Software Technology, Functional Programming, Intelligent Automation, and Microsoft. We help the world’s top 250+ companies and category leaders overcome digital challenges, embrace innovation, adopt new technology, and implement new business models. In addition to high‑quality consulting, we also provide offshoring and nearshoring services. For more details, please visit OverviewLocation: Remote, UK/CAN/Central Europe/Poland preferred. Time Zone Availability: Must be available for UK/US East Coast business hours. Experience: 8+ Years of Product Management Experience. We are seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager to join our life sciences R&D product team supporting a leading pharmaceutical company’s digital transformation initiatives. This role requires deep technical expertise combined with strategic product thinking to manage complex platform products that serve researchers, scientists, and data engineers across chemistry, biology, and computational science domains. As a Senior Technical Product Manager, you will own large strategic products OR manage portfolios of 5‑10 established applications, driving continuous discovery, innovation, and business value delivery. You’ll work in a hybrid delivery model aligned to the client’s Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC), combining waterfall‑style governance with agile execution. This is a partnership‑driven role requiring close collaboration with client Program Managers, engineering teams, business stakeholders, and multi‑vendor partners to deliver R&D acceleration—not just sustainment.What You’ll DoStrategic Product LeadershipOwn end‑to‑end product strategy, roadmap definition, and business value validation for assigned R&D platform productsDrive continuous discovery and innovation focused on new product development and R&D accelerationLead product through all four PDLC governance checkpoints: Strategy Alignment → Requirements Validation → Architecture/Design Review → LaunchManage large strategic initiatives OR portfolios of 5‑10 established applications (including modernization, rationalization, or sunsetting)Conduct continuous validation of business value through metrics, user feedback, and experimentationProduct Requirements & DeliveryTranslate complex, ambiguous scientific and technical requirements into clear Product Development Plans (PDPs)Create comprehensive user stories with clear acceptance criteria and robust requirements traceabilityManage backlog prioritization using Jira, Confluence, and Jira Product DiscoveryPartner with Project Managers on scope trade‑offs, resource allocation, and dependency managementDrive UAT, release decisions, and launch readiness across technical and business stakeholdersStakeholder Management & DiscoveryServe as primary point of contact for business stakeholders and R&D end‑users. Map stakeholder landscapes (influence, needs, communication frequency) and develop tailored engagement strategies. Conduct user interviews, discovery sessions, and continuous feedback loops with researchers and scientists. Facilitate requirements validation workshops and design reviews. Present executive‑ready materials to business leadership and governance forums.Technical Platform ExpertiseDeep understanding of APIs, data flows, cloud platforms (GCP required), and R&D systems architectureWork closely with engineering, infrastructure, and data platform teams on technical feasibility and designMonitor support channels, triage technical requests, and align them with product strategyUnderstand GCP services (BigQuery, Workflows, Vertex AI, Cloud Run, GCS) and integration patternsNavigate complex data ecosystems, authentication systems (SSO, LDAP), and compliance requirementsAI‑Native Product ManagementLeverage Gemini Pro and Atlassian AI for intelligent prioritization, velocity forecasting, and automated insightsApply NLP‑based sentiment analysis and predictive analytics to inform backlog prioritizationCo‑develop AI use cases with client teams (target: 2‑3 production AI use cases per quarter)Drive GenAI‑powered documentation generation and requirements automationGovernance & ReportingParticipate actively in bi‑weekly sprint planning, retrospectives, and delivery reviewsAttend monthly Product Strategy Reviews with business stakeholders and Product OwnersContribute to quarterly 360° performance reviews and monthly portfolio health reportingMaintain comprehensive Confluence documentation and knowledge management practicesRequirementsEssential QualificationsCore Product Management Skills8+ years of product management experience, preferably in technical or platform productsStrong business use case analysis and user interview capabilitiesProven stakeholder mapping, management, and conflict resolution abilitiesExcellent requirements documentation and PRD writing skillsDeep understanding of agile development methodologies and hybrid delivery modelsExpert user of Jira and Confluence for backlog management and documentationTechnical ExpertiseStrong technical background with hands‑on software engineering or technical architecture experienceDeep understanding of cloud platforms, with GCP experience requiredExperience building or managing developer platforms, APIs, data pipelines, and infrastructure toolingAbility to read technical documentation, understand data flows, and speak fluently with engineers and data scientistsWorking knowledge of modern data engineering stack and databases (SQL, NoSQL)Familiarity with MLOps practices and AI/ML platform requirementsLife Sciences Domain KnowledgeExperience in pharmaceutical or regulated industry environments (GxP, 21 CFR Part 11)Understanding of scientific research workflows and R&D systemsAbility to bridge the gap between scientific users (chemists, biologists, computational scientists) and engineering teamsFamiliarity with scientific computing applications and high‑performance computing (HPC) environmentsRecommended QualificationsAdvanced Technical SkillsExperience with high‑performance computing (HPC) environments and HPC‑to‑cloud migrationsKnowledge of GCP’s HPC‑specific offerings and configurationsUnderstanding of authentication systems (SSO, LDAP) and zero‑downtime deployment strategiesFamiliarity with data movement challenges specific to large scientific datasetsCertification in relevant cloud technologies (GCP Professional Cloud Architect, etc.)Strategic & Innovation SkillsStrong strategic vision for product direction and long‑term roadmapsExperience as a product evangelist with ability to drive adoption and change managementTrack record of portfolio rationalization, modernization, and technical debt reductionCapability in cost optimization: license utilization, cloud spend efficiency, ROI analysisBackground in AI/GenAI applications for scientific workflowsIndustry & Domain ExpertiseBackground in managing external vendor relationships and integration pointsExperience with multi‑vendor coordination and dependency managementUnderstanding of security and compliance requirements in enterprise pharmaceutical environmentsKnowledge of scientific data provenance, reproducibility, and regulatory requirementsFamiliarity with life sciences software vendors (Schrödinger, Benchling, etc.)Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)You will be evaluated quarterly through 360° reviews and objective business metrics:360° Review CriteriaUser/Stakeholder Management: Proactive engagement, conflict resolution, strategic alignmentRequirements Creation & Completeness: Clear, testable user stories; robust Product Development PlansUnderstanding of Assigned Products: Deep domain knowledge; strategic roadmap ownershipJira Maintenance/Upkeep: Backlog hygiene, documentation quality, requirement traceabilityObjective Business MetricsCycle time reduction for research workflows and product deliveryUser satisfaction (NPS) and adoption rate improvements for managed applicationsCost optimization: Portfolio rationalization savings, license utilization, cloud spend efficiencyInnovation velocity: AI/automation use cases co‑developed per quarterWhy Join UsMission‑Critical Impact: Enable cutting‑edge R&D and scientific discovery at a leading pharmaceutical companyStrategic Partnership: Work as embedded partner with client leadership, not just a vendorTechnical Excellence: Collaborate with top engineers, computational scientists, and product leaders across R&D initiativesInnovation Focus: Drive both immediate delivery and long‑term platform transformationAI‑First Culture: Leverage cutting‑edge AI tools and co‑develop AI use cases from day oneGlobal Collaboration: Work with diverse teams across UK, US, Central Europe, and Poland with core hour overlapCareer Growth: Recognition through client forums, leadership visibility, and expanded strategic opportunitiesOur CommitmentPartnership mindset: Deliver excellence first, then drive process improvements after earning trustProduct‑led culture: Curiosity, proactive communication, and transparent collaborationAI‑native workflows: Embedding intelligent automation into PM practices from day oneContinuous improvement: Post‑delivery innovation in PDLC optimization and efficiency gainsEqual Opportunity EmploymentXebia is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Xebia is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Xebia complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation. Interested Candidates may reach out to for any assistance needed. Please feel free to share your preferred pronouns with us during the application process. xcskxlj All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in North America, and to complete any required employment eligibility forms.#J-18808-Ljbffr
