Research Product Manager

About the Company

Through the work that we do, the team at Deciphex helps pharma to accelerate the process of essential drug development and helps patients to get timely and accurate diagnosis. 

Founded in Dublin in 2017, Deciphex has scaled rapidly to a team of over 190 people and counting who are providing software solutions to address the pathology gap in research pathology and clinical areas. We have offices in Dublin, Exeter, Oxford, Toronto and Chicago and are expanding our team throughout the world. 

We are software developers, clinical specialists, AI engineers, operations professionals and so much more, all working as one team to support our customers and patients.  Our team culture is built on trust. We give our team the space they need to deliver results and the environment to ensure they can enjoy doing it.

We are looking for highly motivated  individuals who are excited to take on challenges and value making a difference in their day-to-day work. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in the emerging Digital Pathology field.  

Read more about Deciphex here and more about our incredible team on our Careers Page here 

About this Role 

As a Product Manager, you will drive the end-to-end process of delivering innovative products and services, from requirements gathering to market launch. You will maintain and prioritise product roadmaps aligned with customer needs, market trends, and strategic goals. Collaborating closely with R&D, commercial, and test teams, you will oversee release cycles, ensure rigorous validation within our SDLC, and champion Voice of Customer (VOC) activities to inform product direction. This role also involves regulatory compliance oversight, cross-functional communication, and support for product launches, ensuring our offerings meet the highest standards in regulated and GLP environments.

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the end to end process for new product / service delivery to market, from requirements gathering through to commercial enablement
• Maintain a clear, prioritised roadmap for products and services that aligns to customer, market and strategic business requirements
• Facilitate regular cross-stakeholder communication on project statuses, risks & mitigations
• Maintain close relationships with commercial, R&D & test teams to ensure planned product & service release cycles re delivered to plan
• Support all aspects of verification & validation with in our SDLC
• Champion structured requirements gathering through VOC activities including direct customer engagement, industry forum participation and market intelligence / trends
• Work closely with end users to ensure product and service capabilities align to their communicated needs
• Support the development of customer support materials, including user manuals and other customer training materials
• Support the commercial team via Product Launch Excellence to ensure they are suitably equipped & enabled to offer Deciphex products and services in the field
• Maintain knowledge & awareness of regulatory requirements and trends in Digital Pathology for Deciphex products being sold into regulated or GLP environments
• Complete all mandatory company training and job-specific training required for the role, including ISMS, GLP, DocuSign, SDLC as applicable
• Other duties as required from time to time

Required Skills and Experience:

• Higher-level qualification (Degree or higher) in life science, software development or business (or equivalent industry experience) 
• Solid understanding or work experience in software development and professional software services 
• Work experience as a Product Manager in a software company (SaaS or equivalent) would be highly desirable 
• Working knowledge of the Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical industry 
• Experience working in an Agile environment with a range of SDLC’s and methods such as Agile/Waterfall 
• Proficient in standard computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) 
• Experience with GLP regulations or software will be ‘a distinct advantage.’ 
• Understanding of the basic principles of pathology and digital pathology would be highly regarded 

Required Soft Skills 

• You will be coachable and have a passion for new ideas while being able to get results under tough conditions.
• You possess good presentation skills and be confident to present at all levels from the end user to C-Suite
• You have the creative & professional skills needed to organise and prepare for attendance & presentation at CustomerEngagements / Industry forums
• You will have shown leadership skills in previous positions and are keen to develop these skills further. 
• You bring a sense of urgency to the work that you do and are able to execute on tasks by using your initiative.
• You enjoy innovating and bringing new ideas to the table.
• You like to have autonomy in your role and the independence to manage your own time and workload. 
• You are highly collaborative and  enjoy working with lots of different teams and people. 

Other Important things to note: 

• This position is a Hybrid position in Ireland; periodic in-person office attendance will be a requirement for this role
• This position will require remote collaboration with associates on European and US time zones; on occasion, support for Japanese time zone will be required
• Candidate must hold a valid Passport to support travel, when required, to support customer / market engagement

What are the benefits of working with Deciphex? 

• Competitive salary with performance based annual increments.
• Healthcare benefits
• Competitive annual leave 
• A true sense of meaning in your work by contributing to better patient outcomes. 
• The opportunity to work alongside a world-class high performing team in a hyper-growth startup environment. 
• A chance to work on exciting,challenging and  unique projects. 
• Regular performance feedback and significant career growth opportunities.
• A highly collaborative and supportive multi cultural team. 

Deciphex is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to the principle of equality. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race,  religious beliefs, political views, gender identity, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, family or marital status (including pregnancy), disability, membership of the travelling community or any other classification protected by applicable law.