Associate Principal IT Product Lead - Data and Analytics

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital products within the Digital Applications job family (e.g., Clinical Trials Applications, R&D Informatics, Commercial Operations Platforms).
• Partner with senior product leads and business stakeholders (e.g., R&D, Clinical, Commercial, G&A, Medical Affairs) to gather insights, understand user needs, and translate them into clear product requirements and user stories.
• Contribute to market research, competitive analysis, and technology assessments to inform product planning and identify innovation opportunities.
• Assist in prioritizing product initiatives by evaluating business impact, technical feasibility, compliance needs, and resource constraints.
• Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to ensure digital solutions are designed and built securely and in alignment with enterprise standards.
• Support the Principal Product Lead in mentoring Business Analysts and other digital application team members, encouraging a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to managing the product lifecycle from ideation through launch and post-launch optimization, applying Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) to ensure efficient delivery.
• Assist in defining clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and product specifications that align with the product vision and business objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and quality assurance teams to help ensure timely delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality digital applications.
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to support alignment on product roadmaps and delivery operations.
• Promote user-centric design by incorporating user research, usability testing, and feedback into product enhancements.
• Act as a key liaison between IT and business functions, helping to translate technical concepts into business language and vice versa.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders to support alignment of product vision, priorities, and outcomes.
• Facilitate communication and coordination across product, business, and IT teams to support effective decision-making.
• Represent the product team in cross-functional discussions and contribute to strategic initiatives as needed.
• Support efforts to maintain operational stability, performance, and security of digital applications in collaboration with IT operations and infrastructure teams.
• Assist in managing vendor relationships and third-party software solutions that support the digital application portfolio.
• Help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP, HIPAA, GDPR) and internal quality and security standards across product releases.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes to ensure product releases meet defined standards.
• Actively contribute to the implementation and maintenance of robust data management & AI practices to protect sensitive information and ensure its accuracy and reliability.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product success, adoption, and business impact, and support continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 11 years of related experience; or
• Master's degree in mathematics or statistics or engineering, and 9 years of related experience; or
• PhD degree in a related discipline and 5 years of related experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience supporting Enterprise IT enabling business functions.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in IT, with at least 6+ years in a leadership role focused on digital applications or product management within the life science or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience leading product development teams in an agile/product-centric operating model.
• Strong understanding of the drug discovery or clinical development, or commercialization lifecycle within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.
• Experience with one of the specific technologies or platforms such as SaaS platforms (Veeva, Salesforce), cloud solutions (AWS, Azure), or functional capabilities like LIMS, SAP ERP, EDC, CTMS, CRM systems used in pharma.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks and compliance in a GxP environment.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of product management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and product lifecycle management.
• Solid technical acumen with the ability to understand complex IT architectures and development processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with specific platforms such as Veeva, Salesforce, AWS, Azure, LIMS, SAP ERP, EDC, CTMS, CRM systems.
• Experience working in a regulated GxP environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Base pay range of $167,000 - $237,000 annually, adjusted based on geographic region, experience, and internal factors.
• Comprehensive employee benefits including a 401k plan with company contributions.
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus or sales-based incentive plan.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock and receive long-term incentives.
• 15 accrued vacation days in the first year.
• 17 paid holidays including a winter shutdown in December.
• Up to 10 sick days throughout the year.