DNA Script, a very well-funded startup, has transformative technology for the genomics arena. Since every genomics experiment starts with oligos, their upside is substantial; genomics experts Illumina, Agilent and Danaher are among their investors. They’ve created an instrument that synthesizes/prints up to 384 same-day, in-lab oligos, a huge improvement over the current “order out” model. It gives scientists control of their research process, eliminates reliance on external providers and boosts productivity (same day oligos vs. days/weeks).

In advance of their early 2022 launch, they’re building out their product management team and are seeking a software Product Owner, who’d eventually own hardware as well. Previous software product management is required, experience in an Agile development process is a plus. Genomics acumen isn’t needed.

Click here for more information on the product and technology and here for a job description.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Lead the scrum team as a software product owner within our agile software development process and provide direction to our high-performing development team
  • Create user stories from requirements and roadmap, refine them in cooperation with the scrum team, prioritize and manage the product feature backlog and development of product and features
  • Work with the scrum team throughout the development process to ensure team is executing on the highest value priorities
  • Maintain product backlog according to product roadmap, business value and to tune backlog prioritizations to balance business, customer, engineering priorities
  • Partner with Scrum Master/project manager and engineering leads to play an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of release/sprint goals
  • Engage with marketing, research and development, quality assurance, customers, sales, service & support to effectively represent to the team the needs of stakeholders throughout the development process
  • Support process improvements to help establish new or mature existing processes
  • Participate in product strategy/roadmap planning

Experience:

  • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, computer science, engineering or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience working as a software product owner under scrum process
  • 5+ years of experience in agile software development, with preference given to candidates with experience in life sciences or related industry and/or previous experience as a developer
  • 3+ years of experience working in an Agile software development environment as part of a scrum team
  • Experience with Jira for work management and coordination with development
  • Prior experience developing e-Commerce solutions, a plus
  • Familiarity with NGS / qPCR technologies
  • Demonstrated experience interfacing directly with customers and/or marketing
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills