Director - Software Product Manager

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company in Indianapolis is looking for a Director – Software Product Manager. This role involves defining product strategy for a portfolio of digital products within the clinical trial space, building relationships with various stakeholders, and driving enhancements for patient experience. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of product management experience and proven expertise in delivering digital transformations in healthcare. Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills are essential, along with an advanced degree being preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of product management experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven track record of delivering transformational digital products.
• Deep understanding of complex ecosystem products.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead execution support for a large scale ecosystem in clinical trials.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Pharmacy, or related field

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)

Tools

Cloud platforms

Data ecosystem platforms

Modular platform design

Job description

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What You Will Do

• Define and lead the execution of support for a large scale existing ecosystem in the clinical trial space, ensuring consistent delivery across a portfolio of interconnected digital products.
• Partner with engineering leadership to assess architectural trade‑offs, establish technical standards, and ensure scalable solutions across portfolios.
• Act as a strategic product partner to business leaders—translating goals and solving business problems through a compelling product vision and actionable strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across BioSpace, including marketing, patient support, and external partners.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and operational efficiency.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Pharmacy, or related field.
• 8+ years of product management experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven track record of delivering transformational digital products in a start‑up and/or enterprise environment.
• Deep understanding of complex ecosystem products, with a proven ability to partner and guide teams to deliver reliable, consistent and compliant systems.
• Deep technical expertise with ability to evaluate complex architectures and guide decision‑making.

What You Should Bring

• Resilience and persistence in navigating ambiguity, overcoming obstacles, and driving progress in complex, fast‑paced environments.
• Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking skills with strong business acumen.
• Excellent communication and influence skills, including engagement with C‑level executives.
• Demonstrated experience building or managing complex cloud and data ecosystem platforms.
• Industry recognition as a thought leader in product management or digital health.
• Experience with modular platform design and shared component libraries.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred.
• A focus on digital health or experience in regulated industries such as healthcare or pharmaceuticals a plus.
• Experience in clinical trial platforms is a plus.

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