Product Manager
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Job Summary
Umami Bioworks is looking for an inquisitive innovative and independent Product Manager to join our R&D team in Abu Dhabi / Dubai UAE. This is a full-time role for a driven individual who thrives at the intersection of science business and technology.
- Define product vision strategy and roadmap in alignment with business strategy and scientific breakthroughs
- Lead interdisciplinary teams at the intersection of science business regulatory affairs and engineering
- Plan develop and implement biotech products with customers ensuring they meet user needs
- Manage the entire product lifecycle from concept to commercial launch
- Conduct market research gather users feedback and analyze the competitive landscape
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver products on time and within budget
- Communicate product updates plans and progress clearly to internal and external stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelors degree or higher in Chemical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology or a related technical field
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in product management or consulting
- Passion for science and creating and launching new products in market
- Strong understanding of product lifecycle user experience and market analysis
- Excellent analytical strategic thinking and project management skills
- Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
- Capable of collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Required Skills:
What Were Looking For Grant writing expertise Proven track record writing and managing grants through the full lifecycle from identification to post-award reporting. Scientific comprehension Able to understand and accurately represent complex technical content; comfortable working directly with scientists and engineers. Commercial awareness Understands how to frame innovation in terms of market opportunity customer need and business value not just scientific merit. Communication & writing Exceptional written communication. You write with clarity precision and persuasion and can adapt your voice to different funders and formats. Project & time management Skilled at managing multiple proposals simultaneously across different agencies and timelines with minimal oversight. Collaborative working A team player who can pull together inputs from across the business and keep stakeholders aligned and on schedule. Research skills Able to map a funding landscape assess the competitive field and synthesise background information to strengthen proposals.
Required Education:
Experience & Qualifications Bachelors degree in a technical field (biology chemistry engineering or related); Masters degree preferred2 years of grant writing experience ideally in a deep tech biotech or food innovation contextHands-on experience with US and/or EU grant agencies and processes strongly preferred
