VP, Product Management

Job Description

Job Description

Life Science Connect creates B2B Platforms designed to connect life science professionals with the information, people, and organizations that can help them advance their lifesaving and life-improving therapies. These connection platforms enable the collaboration needed to rapidly bring these therapies to market. Our work is not just about media; it’s about building the crucial connections that drive medical innovation forward.

We are seeking a disciplined and proactive VP of Product Management to lead our product strategy and execution. As the company’s first VP of Product Management, we’ll look for you to roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in our customer experience and existing offerings to determine how best to build out this new function.  You will be responsible for defining and driving the product roadmap across our entire portfolio of B2B Platforms, including our digital media properties, data and intelligence products, guided sourcing solutions, and evolving live event offerings. You will report directly to the CEO and work closely with the heads of our Technology and Sales Teams to shape the company's future growth and ensure our products meet the evolving needs of our professional life science audiences (readers) and our paying clients (advertisers). This is a critical leadership role that requires a blend of strategic thinking, deep product expertise, and strong business acumen. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building and scaling successful digital products, particularly within a B2B media context.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy and Vision : Develop and articulate a compelling product vision and strategy that is grounded in a deep understanding of our customers’ evolving needs.  Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback sessions to identify new product opportunities and enhance existing offerings. Champion a customer-centric approach to product development, ensuring our ecosystems solve real-world problems for our life science audiences and clients

Product Management Team Foundation : Establish a high-performing product management team for the company, and lead, mentor and grow this team over time. This includes designing the organizational structure, defining a clear hiring strategy, and setting the standards for product excellence. You will build and implement the core systems and processes—from product discovery frameworks and user research methodologies to road mapping and backlog management—to ensure the team operates with maximum effectiveness and efficiency.

Product Leadership and Execution : Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and discovery to development, launch, and post-launch optimization. Define and prioritize product roadmaps, user stories, and feature requirements, using data and insights to inform decisions. Collaborate with engineering, sales, marketing, and editorial teams to ensure seamless product delivery and go-to-market success

Business Growth and Innovation : Identify and evaluate new business models, including subscription services, data products, and monetization strategies. Work closely with the sales team to understand customer needs and develop products that drive revenue growth. Monitor key product metrics (e.g., user engagement, retention, LTV) and use them to inform product decisions and demonstrate ROI. Stay ahead of industry trends and technological advancements to ensure our products remain at the forefront of the digital B2B media and life science collaboration landscape.

Product Marketing : Given the intangible nature of the products you and your future team will manage - storytelling and product position are critical aspects of this role.  This will include working closely with marketing, sales, and editorial leaders to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of; product positioning & messaging, go-to-market strategy, and sales team enablement

Required Skills and Competencies

Strategic & Product Leadership Skills :

• Tactical and Strategic Orientation : Ability and inclination to work with the details while establishing a strategic framework for actionable product roadmap decisions.
• Market & Competitive Analysis : Expertise in identifying market trends and competitive landscapes to inform product decisions.
• Customer-Centric Orientation : Demonstrated ability to systematically determine customer needs & pain-points and integrate into product innovation and iteration.
• Business Acumen : Strong understanding of business models, P&L management, and a focus on driving measurable growth and revenue.
• Data-Driven Decision Making : Proficiency in using data, analytics, and metrics to guide product development and measure success.
• Innovation : A track record of developing and launching innovative products that disrupt existing markets or create new ones

Technical & Product Development Skills :

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Qualifications

Why Join Us?

BENEFITS

​​​​​​​We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role

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