Product Manager - Protein Science

Nuclera; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Nuclera is a venture-backed biotech company headquartered in Cambridge, UK with significant operations in Boston, USA. Nuclera’s mission is to accelerate discovery by enabling rapid, easy access to functional proteins essential for drug discovery research. Our eProtein Discovery benchtop system accelerates protein expression and purification optimization in research labs.

Nuclera is seeking a dynamic, high-energy, and results-driven Product Manager to champion the launch and expansion of a groundbreaking product in the life sciences market. This is a unique opportunity to join a trailblazing biotech company that is revolutionizing rapid protein expression and purification workflows, where innovation moves at an extraordinary pace.

Unlike managing a mature product portfolio with incremental updates, this product is evolving rapidly and the role requires deep engagement with our target market to ensure the product is fit-for-purpose and achieves strong market adoption.

At the heart of Nuclera’s eProtein Discovery System lies a sophisticated integration of instrumentation, digital microfluidics cartridges, customized reagents, and software—a combination that delivers efficiency and automation to our customers while bringing uniqueness, complexity, and excitement to the Product Manager role.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-velocity, change-intensive setting and will serve as a crucial liaison between our customers, commercial team and the internal R&D team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Leadership: Drive the product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with market needs and company objectives.
2. Market Engagement: Conduct in-depth market research and maintain ongoing communication with target customers to inform product development and ensure market fit.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary interface between customers, our commercial group and our R&D team, facilitating clear communication and alignment on product requirements and enhancements.
4. Adaptability: Navigate and manage the challenges of a rapidly evolving startup environment, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in the face of change.

About the Role:

1. Be the Voice of the Customer: Champion the needs and perspectives of our customers and commercial teams throughout the product development journey, encompassing instrumentation, digital microfluidics, software, and reagents.
2. Elevate User Experience: Steer the development of our instruments and cloud-based software to deliver an unparalleled user experience that delights our customers.
3. Drive Innovation: Lead product development initiatives through primary Voice of Customer and secondary market research, accurately defining customer needs and building solid financial justifications.
4. Strategize and Plan: Craft compelling business plans and user requirements for new products, setting the stage for success.
5. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep a vigilant eye on competitive developments in the field, providing insightful updates to internal stakeholders to inform strategic decisions.
6. Articulate Value: Define clear value propositions and messaging, and create engaging scientific content for marketing materials and sales tools that resonate with our target audience.
7. Engage with Thought Leaders: Forge strategic partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), collaborators, and partners to explore new applications and innovative use cases.
8. Adapt and Thrive: Operate seamlessly in an iterative environment, continuously reviewing business goals, refining priorities, and outlining deliverables to drive success.

This role offers a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days in the office and a maximum of 2 days working from home. If you're ready to contribute to a pioneering team and make a lasting impact on our customer operations, we welcome your application.

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years experience in Product Management
• PhD in a Life Science discipline or BSc/MSc with equivalent experience
• Must have protein expression and purification experience
• Demonstrated success in driving new products from conception to launch
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Ability to translate complex scientific concepts and engage a wide audience with a variety of backgrounds

Desirable:

• Protein science experience in pharma and biopharma a plus
• Experience managing scientific software (either complementing instrumentation or as a standalone product) and instrumentation is highly valuable

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance and cash plan
• 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Enhanced employer's pension contributions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity Leave
• Investment in professional development and learning
• Fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and snacks in the office
• Organised summer events for staff