As the Data Product Manager Lead you will work on transforming the world’s largest research-consented recontactable genetics database into a powerful product that can help accelerate the discovery, validation, and distribution of cures for some of the most destructive health conditions that plague us today.

Who We Are

We are a group of individuals passionate about genetic discovery. 23andMe Research Institute is a nonprofit medical research organization that enables people everywhere to access their genetic information, learn about themselves, and participate in the world's largest crowdsourced research initiative. The Institute aims to be the world's most significant contributor to scientific advancement, uniting people with the common goal of improving health and deepening our understanding of DNA — the code of life.

What You’ll Do

• Build enterprise data products that are driven by 23andMe’s proprietary genetic data and analytical capabilities that address meaningful needs for 23andMe’s external partners (e.g., biotech and pharmaceutical companies, research institutions)
• Collaborate with research leaders to establish a vision and strategy for product development that builds on ongoing projects
• Establish cross-functional relationships with computational scientists, bioinformaticians, business development, engineering, marketing, and design to define product requirements, specify scope, and drive timelines
• Create detailed road maps, prioritize relentlessly, and communicate trade-offs internally
• Define success metrics, measure, and evaluate the impact of product efforts
• Analyze and understand data, and leverage that understanding to make data-driven decisions
• Work closely with 23andMe scientists and the business development team to communicate the value of the product to potential customers and gather feedback about what would help advance success rates in drug discovery and other applications of the data

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years experience in product management
• Proven ability to lead a team to meet concrete milestones
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to build relationships and effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization, from C-level to individual contributors
• Ability to manage and influence through persuasion, negotiation, and consensus building
• Enthusiasm and creativity to inspire others
• Deep experience with building enterprise B2B products for healthcare and life science customers
• History of developing and successfully launching data products in the past

Strongly Preferred

• Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in a relevant life sciences field
• Scientific research experience; solid understanding of genetics-driven research and drug target discovery (e.g., genome-wide association studies (GWAS))
• Familiarity with UX and information architecture best practices
• Experience building up and leading a PM team

About Us

23andMe, headquartered in California, is a leading consumer genetics and research company. The company’s mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world’s largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. 23andMe research participants consent to research conducted by 23andMe which is overseen by an independent third-party Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulated under the 'Common Rule' (45 CFR part 46). More information is available at www.23andme.com/research.

At 23andMe, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. 23andMe will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Please note: 23andMe does not accept agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.