director data manager London, England
Job description
Posted Date: Jun 26 2023
The Onyx Research Data Platform organization represents a major investment by GSK R&D and Digital & Tech, designed to deliver a step-change in our ability to leverage data, knowledge, and prediction to find new medicines.
We are a full-stack shop consisting of product and portfolio leadership, data engineering, infrastructure and DevOps, data / metadata / knowledge platforms, and AI/ML and analysis platforms, all geared toward:
- Building a next-generation, metadata- and automation-driven data experience for GSK’s scientists, engineers, and decision-makers, increasing productivity and reducing time spent on “data mechanics”
- Providing best-in-class AI/ML and data analysis environments to accelerate our predictive capabilities and attract top-tier talent
- Aggressively engineering our data at scale, as one unified asset, to unlock the value of our unique collection of data and predictions in real-time
Onyx Product Management is at the heart of our mission, ensuring that everything from our infrastructure, to platforms, to end-user facing data assets and environments is designed to maximize our impact on R&D. The Product Management team partners with R&D stakeholders and Onyx leadership to develop a strategic roadmap for all customer-facing aspects of Onyx, including data assets, ontology, Knowledge Graph / semantic search, data / computing / analysis platforms, and data-powered applications.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director for our Data and Knowledge Platform products. In this role, you will be responsible for developing the product strategy of our Data and Knowledge platforms to meet the customer needs. You will partner closely with the leaders of Onyx’s customer organizations, including AI/ML, a diversity of R&D teams utilizing data to accelerate drug discovery (genomics sciences, computational biology, imaging, computational chemistry, to name a few), along with the Onyx portfolio management and engineering function heads to deliver industry-leading data and knowledge platform products that serve the right data to the right user at the right time. You will drive the product roadmap, guide product development initiatives, and ensure the successful launch and adoption of our Data and Knowledge platform. Together, you will facilitate joint planning and execution of the product roadmap, ensuring a balance between strategic development and customer-facing deliverables. You will also play a key role in devising, tracking, and publicizing metrics that measure the impact and performance of Onyx Data Knowledge platform products. Additionally, as the organization scales, you will be responsible for hiring, developing, and retaining a talented team of Product Managers who possess a deep understanding of the business areas, Onyx capabilities, and how to translate customer needs into requirements aligned with standard frameworks such as ontologies and engineering pipelines. This ensures that our data savvy customers receive the solutions they need to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for our Data and Knowledge Platform, aligning with the Onyx’s overall goals and objectives.
- Roadmap Development: Define and prioritize features, enhancements, and functionalities for the platform based on user analysis, customer feedback, and business requirements.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, AI/ML, Genomics Sciences, R&D Tech, Research Units and portfolio teams to ensure successful product development and deployment.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and incorporate it into product planning and development processes.
- Product Launch: Plan and oversee product launches, ensuring effective communication, documentation, and training to drive product adoption and success.
- Performance Measurement: Define key product metrics, establish monitoring systems, and regularly evaluate and report on the performance and success of the Data and Knowledge Platform.
- Product Ambassador: Serve as an ambassador of the Data and Knowledge Platform, effectively communicating its value and benefits to GSK Research and Development leadership and identifying potential customers.
- Industry Expertise: Stay up to date with the latest advancements and trends in DataOps tools, frameworks and technology, applying industry knowledge to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
- Team Leadership: As the Onyx organization grows, hire, manage and mentor a team of product managers, providing guidance, support, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Why You?
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Computer Science, or related discipline
- 8+ years of professional experience
- 2+ years of experience with data management and/or data engineering product development or management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters or PhD
- Technical Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of data management, including data governance, quality, ETL, data integration and security management. Experience with knowledge base, knowledge graph, or linked data and ontology is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of cloud computing (Google Cloud, Azure) and software development practices; familiarity with managing developer/scientific platforms, tools and services is highly desirable
- Significant participation in peer-reviewed research (both publication and review), particularly in at least one of the areas: genomics, computational biology, imaging, computational chemistry, target identification, biology-focused AI/ML
- Strong proficiency in utilizing various product management tools, including Jira and Confluence. Prior product management experience of enterprise data platforms is a plus.
- Strategic Thinker: Proven track record in developing and executing product strategies that drive business growth and customer satisfaction.
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, set clear objectives, and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. Can lead without authority.
- Customer Focus: A customer-centric mindset with a deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to translate them into effective product solutions.
- Analytical and Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret data, perform market research, and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex ideas and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
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