Product Manager- Molecular Sensing

Paragraf; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Product Manager to spearhead the development of groundbreaking molecular sensing technologies using graphene. This role will focus on creating ultra-sensitive sensors for various industries, including healthcare and environmental monitoring. As a leader, you will bridge the gap between scientific innovation and market needs, ensuring that products not only meet but exceed customer expectations. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming the landscape of sensing technology and making a real-world impact.

Benefits

Pension Contributions

Private Health Insurance

Share Options

Life and Income Protection

Holiday Entitlement

Employee Assistance

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

EV Leasing

Payroll Giving Schemes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in product management for industrial sensors.
• Strong systems thinking balancing materials science and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision and strategy for molecular sensing technology.
• Manage the product roadmap from prototyping to deployment.

Skills

Product Management

Stakeholder Management

Systems Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

At Paragraf, we are unlocking the true potential of graphene electronics — transforming a revolutionary material into scalable, real-world products. Our proprietary technology enables us to fabricate high-purity, transfer-free graphene directly onto semiconductor-compatible substrates, allowing us to scale high-volume electronics with unique properties that no one else globally has achieved.

We are committed to transforming electronics through high-purity graphene products that significantly improve technology performance across various industries.

We seek a Product Manager to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of our molecular sensing technology platform, where graphene's ultra-sensitivity and fast response redefine molecular detection. This role involves developing advanced sensing platforms for sectors such as industrial safety, biotech, environmental monitoring, and healthcare.

Graphene is enabling a new generation of molecular sensing — from ultra-sensitive point-of-care diagnostics to wearables and portable chemical monitors. As Product Manager, you will shape the first commercial applications of this frontier technology.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Customer Problems First: Focus on end-user needs, solving real problems in harsh, high-stakes environments.
2. Product Thinking at Every Level: Own the full product stack, from material innovation to data output.
3. Cross-Functional, Empowered Teams: Collaborate with engineering and science teams, providing real product leadership.
4. Outcomes Over Output: Success is delivering sensors that outperform and last, not just shipping products.

Shape the Future of Molecular Sensing

Lead the application of graphene electronics to create ultra-sensitive, scalable, and durable molecular sensors. Focus initially on ion, pH, and gas sensing solutions, advancing medical diagnostics, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and food quality control through partnerships.

Bridge Science and Market

Identify target markets where graphene offers key advantages over legacy sensors, translating scientific discoveries into product requirements that meet regulatory and operational needs. Drive validation efforts with industrial and life sciences partners.

Drive End-to-End Product Execution

Manage the product roadmap from prototyping to environmental testing, integration, and customer pilots. Coordinate development efforts and ensure smooth transition to manufacturing and deployment.

Lead Customer Discovery & Engagement

Engage with researchers, OEMs, and system integrators to understand needs and ensure product-market fit. Conduct deep discovery in manufacturing, chemical processing, agriculture, and utilities. Build customer partnerships for pilots and feedback.

Translate Technology into Real-World Products

Work with scientists, engineers, and electronics experts to develop scalable sensing platforms for industrial use, defining product requirements based on standards and customer use cases.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in product management or technical development for industrial sensors or related fields.
• Experience bringing hardware products from concept to scale in B2B contexts.
• Strong systems thinking, balancing materials science, electronics, and customer needs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across teams.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification.

Advantageous Skills

• Deep understanding of sensor technologies and molecular detection principles.
• Background in 2D materials.
• Knowledge of industrial standards and certifications.
• Experience with research labs or translational projects.
• Interdisciplinary background preferred.

Additional Factors

• Respect for confidentiality and safety protocols.
• Willingness to travel domestically and abroad.
• UK Driving license.

Benefits

Our benefits include pension contributions, private health insurance, share options, life and income protection, holiday entitlement, employee assistance, cycle-to-work, EV leasing, and payroll giving schemes.