Associate Product Manager

About Us
At nFerence Labs, the "Google of Biomedicine" (See also for more information on our research work especially pertaining to Covid19), we are building the world's first massive-scale platform for pharmaco-biomedical computing. Our platform is premised on using AI/Deep Learning (on clinical text, medical images, and other signals) and massive high-performance computing to help pharma companies perform faster and more efficient drug discovery, and also help early diagnosis of several key diseases.

We collaborate heavily with premier medical institutions such as the Mayo Clinic and build systems to get deep medical insights from patient information including patient notes and lab information, medical images, ECGs, etc. We are a well-funded company and are looking to grow on all fronts.

Our team is a blend of CS folks and domain experts (biological science and medical MDs, PhDs, etc) constituting a unique community built of alumni from the likes of MIT, Harvard, the IITs, IISc, and other premier institutions.

What Are We Looking For
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager to join our team, specializing in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products. As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of our product roadmap. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, marketing, and sales to define product requirements, prioritize features, and drive the successful delivery of SaaS solutions to market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends within the SaaS industry.
• Define and prioritize product features and enhancements based on strategic goals, customer feedback, and competitive analysis specific to the SaaS market.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and design teams to ensure product requirements are clearly defined and implemented effectively in the context of SaaS architecture.
• Drive the agile development process for SaaS products, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release management tailored to SaaS deployment models.
• Champion the SaaS product vision and roadmap within the organization, ensuring alignment with company objectives and the evolving needs of SaaS customers.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices specific to SaaS products and platforms to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including executives, to provide updates on SaaS product status and gather feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience 3 Years working as a Product Manager in the SaaS industry, with a strong track record of successfully launching and growing SaaS products.
• Deep understanding of SaaS business models, metrics, and customer acquisition/retention strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making specific to SaaS products.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams in the context of SaaS development and deployment.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira or Trello, adapted for SaaS product lifecycle management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously, with a focus on SaaS product delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a track record of driving results and influencing cross-functional teams in the context of SaaS product development.
• Knowledge of cloud computing technologies, APIs, and integrations relevant to SaaS product architecture is a plus.

Bonus

• A solid background in software engineering or data science, with the capability to collaborate closely with the engineering team by engaging in meaningful technical discussions, providing insights, and effectively bridging business and technical perspectives.
• Collaborate with clinical, engineering, and data science teams to translate healthcare domain insights into product strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing patient and provider experiences.

Benefits

• Be a part of "Google of biomedicine" as recognized by the Washington Post
• Work with some of the brilliant minds of the world solving exciting real world problems through Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, analytics and insights through triangulating unstructured and structured information from the biomedical literature as well as from large scale molecular and real world datasets.
• Our benefits package includes the best of what leading organizations provide, such as stock options, paid time off, healthcare insurance, gym/broadband reimbursement.