Senior Technical Product Manager @ Cellares

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Full-Time

Senior Technical Product Manager

Cellares

51-200 employees

Automated cell therapy manufacturing and development platform

Data & Analytics

Hardware

Senior

San Bruno, CA, USA

Required Skills

UI/UX Design

Communications

Requirements

Bachelor degree or higher in Engineering or Biological Sciences
5+ years of extensive, hands-on Product Management experience in the biotechnology or medical device industries, especially experience bringing a product to market
Experience with large scale automation and benchtop instrumentation in pharma/biotech is highly desirable
Domain expertise in cell therapies is highly desirable
Familiarity with human cell biology, immunology, cell isolation, cell culture, characterization, and gene editing
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards, such as FDA, ISO, and GMP, applicable to the cell therapy market
Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactive, creative, self-motivated, flexible to work in a small company environment and assume a wide variety of tasks
Desire to be part of a rapidly evolving organization, with a compelling technology, and taking products and processes to the next level
Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset

Responsibilities

Define and communicate product vision and strategy, outlining the product's direction and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
Synthesize a coherent product roadmap based on customer input, industry trends, business goals, and engineering competencies, ensuring that it drives the prioritization of the product backlog and software development
Serve as the internal customer and partner advocate with cross-functional teams
Working with our partners and customers, capture their critical needs, then gather and prioritize system requirements
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, quality assurance professionals, UI/UX designers, and other stakeholders, to implement changes that improve product quality, usability, and user satisfaction
Write clear and concise system requirements that detail what needs to be built and why
Identify and prioritize key features and functions based on feedback from internal stakeholders and external customers
Drive differentiated solutions to the market through customer focus, data-driven decision making, and clear, frequent, and open cross-functional communication
Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitors, and best practices, and share this knowledge with the team and leadership

Position Summary

We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Technical Product Manager who will contribute significantly to the development of our advanced cell therapy manufacturing platform.

The primary focus of this position will be to understand user needs and workflows for instruments used for cell therapy manufacturing. The Product Manager will interact with customers, partners, and internal subject matter experts to understand and document their cell therapy manufacturing processes and develop actionable requirements for the engineering, analytical and process development teams. This person will work closely with the technical teams overseeing complex projects and should have a structured methodology for gathering, managing and communicating customer feedback.

This is a multidisciplinary role and this individual will interface across many parts of the company (with scientists, researchers, process development, and engineers) to develop the best solutions possible. The successful candidate will be a resident expert in representing the voice of the customer and translating them to tangible engineering requirements.

Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.

Responsibilities

Define and communicate product vision and strategy, outlining the product’s direction and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
Synthesize a coherent product roadmap based on customer input, industry trends, business goals, and engineering competencies, ensuring that it drives the prioritization of the product backlog and software development
Serve as the internal customer and partner advocate with cross-functional teams
Working with our partners and customers, capture their critical needs, then gather and prioritize system requirements
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, quality assurance professionals, UI/UX designers, and other stakeholders, to implement changes that improve product quality, usability, and user satisfaction
Write clear and concise system requirements that detail what needs to be built and why
Identify and prioritize key features and functions based on feedback from internal stakeholders and external customers
Drive differentiated solutions to the market through customer focus, data-driven decision making, and clear, frequent, and open cross-functional communication
Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitors, and best practices, and share this knowledge with the team and leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor degree or higher in Engineering or Biological Sciences
5+ years of extensive, hands-on Product Management experience in the biotechnology or medical device industries, especially experience bringing a product to market
Experience with large scale automation and benchtop instrumentation in pharma/biotech is highly desirable
Domain expertise in cell therapies is highly desirable
Familiarity with human cell biology, immunology, cell isolation, cell culture, characterization, and gene editing
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards, such as FDA, ISO, and GMP, applicable to the cell therapy market
Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactive, creative, self-motivated, flexible to work in a small company environment and assume a wide variety of tasks
Desire to be part of a rapidly evolving organization, with a compelling technology, and taking products and processes to the next level
Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset

This is Cellares

Cellares is creating the future of cell therapy manufacturing. The company is developing an innovative cell therapy manufacturing solution that is robust, cost-effective and scalable so that cell therapies are more affordable and widely available to patients in need. Our multidisciplinary team comes together from diverse backgrounds with a shared passion for accelerating access to life-saving cell therapies. We value integrity, curiosity, the courage to grow and embrace change. At Cellares, you will collaborate with a world class team of engineers, scientists, and business leaders who are as excited about improving the world as you are.

Leveling will be based on overall experience, education, and demonstration of knowledge throughout the interview process.

Cellares

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Cellares, as the pioneering Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO), is reshaping the cell therapy manufacturing industry with its unique Industry 4.0 approach, integrating all necessary technologies into a single, high-throughput platform called the Cell Shuttle. This end-to-end automation system not only accelerates drug development and manufacturing but also significantly reduces process failure rates and manufacturing costs. With its strategically located Smart Factories and a robust financial backing of over $355 million, Cellares is well-positioned to meet global patient demand for cell therapies, offering potential partners a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving cell therapy market.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$373M

Headquarters

South San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 16%

1 year growth

↑ 55%

2 year growth

↑ 98%

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