Product Manager - Sequencing Workflows

Oxford Nanopore Technologies; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is seeking a strategic Product Manager for Sequencing Workflows to drive innovation in DNA and RNA sequencing technologies. The successful candidate will oversee product lifecycle, manage cross-functional collaborations, and ensure that products meet customer needs across human applications.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in product management roles, ideally in genomics, for at least 3 years.
• Experience developing products under a quality management system.
• Strong understanding of sequencing technologies and end-to-end workflow development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product strategy and lifecycle management of sequencing workflows.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and sales to drive innovation.
• Define and track KPIs for sequencing workflows.

Skills

Product Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences, engineering, or related field

MBA or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job Description

About Oxford Nanopore Technologies:

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is a world-leading innovator in DNA and RNA sequencing technology. Our mission is to enable the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. Our revolutionary nanopore-based sequencing platform is transforming industries, from life sciences research to clinical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and beyond.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a strategic and visionary Product Management for Sequencing Workflows to help shape the future of our sequencing solutions. This role will focus on defining and delivering end-to-end sequencing workflows that address customer needs across human applications. The successful candidate will oversee product strategy, lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation and ensure the success of ONT's sequencing platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Product Lifecycle Management:

• Develop a deep understanding of our library preparation products, bioinformatics products and sample-to-answer workflows that create the overall technology solution.

• Own the product requirements for sequencing workflows using Oxford Nanopore Technologies.

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of sequencing workflows, from concept through development, launch, and optimisation.

• Drive continuous improvements to ensure products remain cutting-edge and user-friendly.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with R&D, engineering, marketing, commercial teams, and external stakeholders to develop innovative, scalable solutions.

• Act as the voice of the customer within ONT, ensuring workflows meet the requirements of diverse users across research and applied markets.

• Provide internal training to the Global support, marketing, and sales teams on the latest product updates.

• Answer incoming questions about the product and its capabilities and act as the last point of escalation for sequencing workflow issues.

Performance Metrics:

• Define and track KPIs for sequencing workflows to measure market impact, user adoption, and satisfaction.

• Use data-driven insights to guide decisions and prioritize initiatives.

Customer Engagement:

• Engage with key customers and thought leaders to gather insights, build relationships, and promote ONT's solutions.

• Represent ONT at conferences, workshops, and industry events as a product expert.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven track record in product management roles, ideally in genomics, biotechnology, or life sciences, for at least 3 years.

• Experience developing products under a quality management system and product development process.

• Strong understanding of sequencing technologies, sample preparation, and end-to-end workflow development.

• Ability to translate customer needs into innovative products.

• Experience operating in cross-functional teams and collaborating across global organisations.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Strong analytical skills and comfort with using data to drive decisions.

Advanced degree in life sciences, engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.

About Us

Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins. The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments. With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries.