Senior Product Manager, CMC

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In 2005, we disrupted the life sciences industry by introducing the world’s first digital validation lifecycle management system. ValGenesis VLMS® revolutionized compliance-based corporate validation activities and has remained the industry standard.

Today, we continue to push the boundaries of innovation ― enhancing and expanding our portfolio beyond validation with an end-to-end digital transformation platform. We combine our purpose-built systems with world-class consulting services to help every facet of GxP meet evolving regulations and quality expectations.

Our customers’ success is our success. We keep the customer experience centered in our decisions, from product to marketing to sales to services to support. Life sciences companies exist to improve humanity’s quality of life, and we honor that mission.​

We work together. We communicate openly, support each other without reservation, and never hesitate to wear multiple hats to get the job done.

We think big. Innovation is the heart of ValGenesis. That spirit drives product development as well as personal growth. We never stop aiming upward.

We’re in it to win it. We’re on a path to becoming the number one intelligent validation platform in the market, and we won’t settle for anything less than being a market leader.​

ValGenesis is an equal-opportunity employer that makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Our goal is to have the best-qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by local law.

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Own and evolve the product roadmap, grounded in customer discovery, regulatory intelligence, and competitive market analysis

• Prioritize platform capabilities through structured discovery—customer interviews, advisory boards, EAP programs, and field observations

• Translate emerging ICH guidelines, FDA and EMA digital transformation initiatives, and Pharma 4.0 trends into actionable roadmap decisions

• Partner with the CPV Product Manager to ensure coherent positioning across the Process Lifecycle Suite

Voice of the Market

• Serve as the internal authority on CMC practitioner workflows, priorities, and pain points across pharma, biotech, and CDMO segments

• Build and maintain a Customer Advisory Board spanning large pharma, emerging biotech, and CDMOs

• Support Sales and Pre-Sales in customer discovery, product demonstrations, and competitive evaluations

• Represent ValGenesis at industry events including ISPE, PDA, AAPS, and DIA

Delivery & Execution

• Author product requirements—user stories, acceptance criteria, use-case documentation—that translate scientific workflows into buildable software specifications

• Lead sprint reviews and backlog grooming with Engineering; track KPIs for adoption, NPS, and customer retention

• Manage Early Adopter Program (EAP) and early release cycles for major capability launches

Go-to-Market & Commercialization

• Partner with Marketing and Sales Enablement on product launches, competitive positioning, and solution messaging

• Develop battle cards, solution briefs, and demo narratives grounded in scientific credibility

• Contribute to pricing, packaging, and segment strategy in collaboration with commercial leadership

CMC Domain Knowledge

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO CMC functions—formulation development, process development, analytical development, manufacturing sciences, or regulatory CMC

• Direct, working familiarity with QbD methodology and risk assessment tools (FMEA, HAZOP, PHA, Ishikawa) as practiced in a regulated development environment

• Exposure to technology transfer, analytical method validation, and regulatory CMC submissions

• Familiarity with the systems CMC teams rely on: LIMS, QMS, MES, ELN platforms, and GxP-regulated informatics

Product Management

• 3+ years in product management or a closely adjacent role within a life sciences software company

• Proven ability to translate complex scientific workflows into clear, prioritized software requirements

• Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery; comfortable in sprint-based development environments

• Strong communication skills—credible with bench scientists and C-suite executives alike

Education

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related discipline strongly preferred

• Equivalent experience considered where CMC domain expertise is clearly evidence