Technical Product Manager, GLP Study Management

Location: Stone, Staffordshire Hybrid working, 2 days a week in our Stone Office)

Status: Permanent

Package: Competitive Salary, Flexible Working, Development & Opportunity (Personal & Technical), Private Medical (Optical & Dental options), Matching Contributory Pension, 25 Days Leave + Public Holidays + Buy and Sell Scheme, Life Insurance, Referral Scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Benefits Hub.

Who’s Instem? Well, we’re a global provider of bespoke industry-leading software solutions and services, which facilitate the pre-clinical, and clinical phases of the drug discovery process. We have over fifteen products in our portfolio, used by over 700 pharmaceutical clients (including all the top 25!)

What’s the culture/environment like? For a global business of over 400 staff, we very much have a family feel. You’ll be part of a friendly, communal, solution based, flexible environment, where you’ll feel empowered, valued and accountable. We’ll invest in you as a person and encourage you to take part in companywide workshops for wellbeing, mental health, critical conversations, and strengths.

The Technical Product Manager, GLP Study Management, will serve as the business representative on project teams, translating customer needs into actionable product requirements and aligning those with technical solutions. They will guide the product vision from early concepts through development, making daily decisions on technical and functional aspects to ensure alignment with business objectives, using and consistently improving upon the use of AI tools for product management. The Technical Product Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the product forward and influence strategic decisions.

What are you responsible for?

Subject matter expert in given product area and associated industry [in vivo study management, toxicology, and/or GLP study compliance]

Interpret the needs of the market (for the product) and identify the most cost-effective means of meeting those needs

Highly adapatable to the changing needs of the role

Break down complex product requirements into actionable user stories and tasks for engineering teams

Define acceptance criteria and ensure thorough understanding of technical, regulatory, and risk considerations

Lead design discussions with engineering to ensure features are clearly understood and feasible

Facilitate alignment between product vision and technical implementation

Own and maintain the product backlog; continuously prioritize features and tasks based on business needs, stakeholder input, and technical dependencies

Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback, clarify requirements, and ensure that product features meet business goals

Track and report on the status of product development, proactively identifying potential risks and blockers

Provide regular updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and clear communication

Ensure all necessary documentation, including user stories, technical specs, and acceptance criteria, is created and maintained

Share product knowledge and updates with both internal teams and customers

Work closely with operations and customer-facing teams to ensure smooth product rollout, monitor user feedback, and address any issues that arise post-launch

Capture, organize, and respond to market and customer requests for product improvements

Frequent travel may be required

Adherence to the Company’s Quality Management System to ensure that all work is handled securely, professionally and diligently

Skills, Knowledge, Experience

Expertise in managing the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept to delivery
Strong experience with Agile frameworks
Proven ability to prioritize and refine product backlogs based on business goals, customer needs, and technical constraints

Understanding of software development processes, technologies (e.g., APIs, cloud platforms), and technical requirements

Comfortable using AI tools, including Claude, for product management, user research, and iterative user feedback derived mock-ups and wireframes

Skilled at collaborating with and influencing both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Proficient in translating business requirements into clear, actionable user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria

Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in product development processes

Experience in planning and coordinating product releases and managing timelines effectively

Comfortable using data and analytics to inform product decisions and measure success

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to address challenges and drive continuous improvement

Deep understanding of customer needs and how to translate those into valuable product features

Knowledge of market and user needs for the product, particulary in vivo study workflows, toxicology, pathology, and GLP compliance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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