Product Owner - Scientific Software (Chemistry / Chemical Engineering)

Mettler-Toledo; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Life insurance

Professional membership funding

Ongoing learning

Job summary

Mettler-Toledo, Inc. is seeking a Product Owner to lead product strategy for their Scale-Up Suite™ software. You will combine your scientific background with product management to drive innovation in software solutions for scientists.

Your role involves managing the product lifecycle, defining goals, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs. The company offers benefits such as an annual bonus, healthcare coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Product Owner or in a similar product management role.
• Proven ability to manage product backlogs and prioritise competing requirements.
• Experience working with technical, scientific, or modelling software products.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision and goals.
• Manage the complete software product lifecycle.
• Act as the key link between customers and development teams.

Skills

Product Owner experience

Communication skills

Customer-focused mindset

SaaS environment

Technical software knowledge

Product backlog management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

Are you a scientist or engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working with innovative technology?

Do you have a background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Formulation Science, Scale-Up, or R&D and want to influence the future of software used by scientists worldwide?

We're looking for a Product Owner to join our growing team and help shape the future of the Scale-Up Suite™ software portfolio including Autochem.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your scientific expertise with product strategy, working at the intersection of science, technology, and customer experience. You'll collaborate with customers, subject matter experts, commercial teams, and software developers to create solutions that help scientists and engineers accelerate innovation and solve real-world challenges.

Drive Product Strategy

• Define and communicate product vision, goals, and priorities.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps aligned with customer needs and business objectives.
• Identify market opportunities and help shape future product direction.

Own the Product Lifecycle

• Manage the complete software product lifecycle from concept through release and continuous improvement.
• Prioritise and maintain the product backlog.
• Translate customer and business requirements into clear feature requirements and user stories, and actionable development plans.

Collaborate Across Teams

• Act as the key link between customers, development teams and stakeholders.
• Facilitate decision-making and align cross-functional teams around shared priorities.
• Monitor product performance, customer feedback, and market trends to drive ongoing enhancements.

What You Need to Succeed

• Experience working as a Product Owner or in a similar product management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven ability to manage product backlogs and prioritise competing requirements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working with technical, or scientific or modelling software products.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to translate business needs into product solutions.
• Experience within a SaaS or software-driven business environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel worldwide; up to 15%

Our Offer to You

• Annual bonus
• Private healthcare and dental cover
• Enhanced pension with employer matching
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional membership funding
• Ongoing learning and development

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. We are recognized as an innovation leader and our solutions are critical in key R&D, quality control, and manufacturing processes for customers in a wide range of industries including life sciences, food, and chemicals. We operate throughout the world with a culture shaped by innovation and international flair.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our global workforce, which reflects the diversity in the many countries in which we operate internationally. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email to [e-mail] so that we can make alternative arrangements for you. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us here.