Lead Product Manager, Clinical Research Technology

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PPD™, the clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a leading provider of global CRO solutions. We provide comprehensive drug development, laboratory and lifecycle services to customers across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government entities. By harnessing innovative technology and expertise, we work to empower our customers to bring therapies to market, faster.

Job Description: Lead Product Manager, Clinical Research Technology

PPD has a new opening for a Lead Product Manager, Clinical Research Technology. This is an Associate Director/Director level position that is responsible for driving the product strategy, vision, and execution of the product roadmap for our clinical research forecasting platform. This role ensures alignment with business objectives and customer needs.

You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, impactful, and user-centric solutions that enhance clinical trial operations, improve study outcomes, and shape the future of clinical research. This position requires hands-on experience in translating complex business requirements into exceptional software features, along with deep knowledge of clinical data management and emerging AI technologies.

This is a home-based position for candidates in the US on the east coast, or in the United Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

Product Roadmap and Vision

• Develop and communicate a clear, compelling product vision and roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
• Conduct detailed industry research, competitor analysis, and customer/end user discovery to uncover opportunities and translate them into actionable product initiatives.
• Proactively monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in clinical research technology, especially related to AI-driven data solutions.

Detailed Product Definition and Execution

• Translate complex business requirements into detailed product specifications, features, and user stories that lead to exceptional software experiences and business outcomes.
• Work closely with engineering, UX/UI, business leaders and clinical teams, ensuring precise and effective execution of product initiatives.
• Drive agile product development, ensuring clarity in requirements, rapid iteration, and continuous delivery of high-quality, impactful features.
• Apply deep knowledge of clinical operations and management processes, regulatory standards, and best practices to guide feature design and implementation.

Predictive Modeling and Machine Learning

• Comfortable working with data scientists and ML engineers; able to understand model types (regression, classification, NLP and deep learning) and their limitations.
• Leverage AI and advanced analytics to enhance clinical data capabilities, improve operational efficiencies, and deliver innovative solutions to complex research challenges.

User-Centric Product Development

• Champion exceptional user experience.

Employment Type

Full time

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office