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1mo ago

Assoc. Dir, Product Manager, Disease Biology & PharmTox

Merck Boston, MA

Boston, MA

1mo ago Closed

$142k - $224k/yr Full time Analytics Associate Director Biotech Pharma

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 13, 2026).

Job Description

Merck is seeking an Assoc. Director, Product Manager to lead digital solutions for Disease Biology & PharmTox within the RaDS Product organization. This onsite Boston role focuses on preclinical research data management across in vitro, bioassay, and in vivo data streams, blending scientific insight with product leadership. The position offers a salary range of $142,400 to $224,100 per year.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with R&D scientists and Business Technology Partners to own, set, and communicate the product vision, strategy, and outcome roadmap, aligned with strategic priorities
Deeply understand user needs (scientists, data scientists, lab operations) through interviews, shadowing, and usage analytics
Map processes and information architecture to identify pain points and automation opportunities
Define clear problem statements, requirements, and success metrics and utilize these artifacts author Product Requirements Document
Drive solution discovery and rapid prototyping with cross-functional teams to evaluate value, usability, feasibility, and business viability
Prioritize features and trade-offs using impact, effort, and risk frameworks; manage backlog and release planning
Manage scientific applications and lead squads to build user-friendly scientific data and technology products; handle risk assessment and vendor engagement as needed
Evaluate internal and external tools; Manage vendor relationships to influence roadmaps and integrate with internal systems and the data lake
Partner with Product Tech leads/Engineering leads to ensure seamless integration across the ecosystem and upstream/downstream systems
Apply industry standards and ontologies to develop FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) applications, advancing in silico models and AI/ML approaches for drug discovery
Create and maintain documentation including SDLC deliverables (GxP and non-GxP), guidelines, SOPs, training materials, and user communications
Support regulatory audits and inspections by collaborating with stakeholders and Quality to provide documentation and respond to inquiries
Coach teams to adopt a customer-centered product mindset; proactively remove roadblocks and escalate issues to maintain momentum
Drive adoption using metrics and user feedback; analyze engagement, create reports/visualizations, and run user groups to inform continuous improvement
Promote available capabilities to stakeholders, fostering collaboration and integration across teams to avoid silos
Develop a cohesive strategy to manage an orthogonal suite of products and applications, maximizing impact while reducing costs and redundancy
Diligently manage total cost of ownership
Monitor the competitive landscape, standards, and emerging technologies in scientific software and data platforms
Use data-driven insights (synthesized from research, observations, and usage) to inform decisions and refine strategy

Requirements

5+ years of experience in scientific software development, pharmaceutical sciences, target discovery, or scientific data management
Strong understanding of preclinical development domain and processes
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary squads to launch and manage software products; translate business needs into user stories and product requirements
Experience with scientific workflows (COTS, in-house, open source); ability to assess, integrate, and scale them
Solid grasp of SDLC and Agile practices; comfortable operating in GxP-regulated environments
Exceptional communicator who bridges science, engineering, and business; customer-centric and effective in a matrixed organization
Proficient with product and UX tooling (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Mural, Figma, Balsamiq); capable of producing clear documentation and visuals
Working knowledge of data models, ontologies, and information architecture in drug discovery
Proven ability to work independently and asynchronously across time zones, with excellent cross-cultural and organizational communication skills
Highly organized, with strong project and stakeholder management capabilities
Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels, balancing long-term product vision with near-term delivery
Education: M.A./M.S. with 3+ years, or B.A./B.S. with 5+ years of experience in a scientific or technical discipline
Travel: 25%

Technologies

Jira
Confluence
Mural
Figma
Balsamiq
PowerBI
R
Python

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee and family)
401(k) retirement benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days

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1mo ago

Senior IT Product Manager - Cell Therapy Digital Products

Kite Pharma Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica, CA

1mo ago Closed

$154k - $199k/yr Full time Biotech Pharma Cell Therapy Cloud Platform

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 8, 2026).

Job Description

The Senior IT Product Manager for Cell Therapy Digital Products at Kite Pharma, onsite in Santa Monica, leads product strategy, delivery, and cross-functional collaboration across Kite Konnect digital products for Commercial, Clinical, and Technical Operations. The role offers a salary range of USD 153,935 to 199,210 per year.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and end users to guide products from discovery through delivery, adoption, and realized business value.
Design and launch new features that enrich the customer experience, increase product usage, and enable scalable growth.
Develop a deep understanding of Kite's strategic goals and how the global Kite Konnect digital products can influence them, including patient enrollment and cell order submission, aphaeresis collection, supply chain orchestration, and case management.
Direct the execution of prioritized product initiatives across global, cross-functional teams and partners to achieve high-quality, scalable outcomes.
Represent the voice of the customer, ensuring impact and value are reflected in requirements, design decisions, and delivery plans.
Apply data-informed prioritization by leveraging product metrics, user insights, and analytics to shape and evolve the product roadmap.
Own the technology strategy for the product, addressing technical debt and managing third-party integrations within the ecosystem.
Foster cross-functional collaboration to align engineering efforts with business partners and strategic objectives.
Promote a mature product operating model and progressively adopt best practices across the lifecycle.
Build strategic relationships with delivery and service partners to support product execution.
Utilize modern software development practices and tools, including Agile, Jira, and DevOps.
Review and approve system documentation, operational procedures, and product user guides.
Collect ongoing feedback from end users and stakeholders and collaborate with the product team to incorporate this into roadmaps for continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and Eight Years' Experience
Masters' Degree and Six Years' Experience

Technologies

Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud
Salesforce Health Cloud
Salesforce Experience Cloud
Jira

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Benefits package
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

People Leader Accountabilities

Foster inclusion by recognizing the value of diverse teams, modeling inclusive leadership, and embedding diversity into management practices.
Develop talent by assessing skills and aspirations, coaching on performance and growth potential, and ensuring ongoing feedback for development.
Empower teams by aligning goals with organizational objectives, removing barriers, and connecting teams to the broader ecosystem with accountability and support.

For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

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