Research Digital Products Lead

Nurix Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines, the next frontier in innovative drug design aimed at improving treatment options for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases. Powered by a fully AI-integrated discovery engine capable of tackling any protein class, and coupled with unparalleled ligase expertise, Nurix’s dedicated team has built a formidable advantage in translating the science of targeted protein degradation into clinical advancements. Nurix aims to establish degrader-based treatments at the forefront of patient care, writing medicine’s next chapter with a new script to outmatch disease.

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategically minded Research Digital Products Lead to drive our transformation to a product-centric IT operating model for our research organization. This leadership role blends product management, technology strategy, and business partnership to accelerate our scientific discovery and development capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of biopharmaceutical research systems, scientific workflows, and modern digital platforms. You will be responsible for defining the product vision and roadmap for our research digital ecosystem, collaborating with both research and IT stakeholders to develop and execute strategic technology initiatives that drive scientific innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Management

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for research applications, scientific computing platforms, and collaboration tools
• Translate scientific workflows and research needs into a coherent portfolio of digital products that deliver measurable business value
• Establish product metrics and KPIs to measure adoption, value, and research impact
• Balance research, compliance, and business needs when prioritizing feature development
• Drive continuous improvement of research digital products through user feedback and analytics

Technology Leadership

• Develop comprehensive strategy for our existing research technology ecosystem, including TetraScience, Dotmatics, ChemCart, R Shiny, and custom AWS applications
• Drive adoption and optimize utilization of our scientific platforms through strategic roadmapping and user engagement
• Create integration frameworks to connect our research instruments, data platforms, and enterprise systems into a cohesive digital environment
• Establish data strategies that streamline acquisition, analysis, and collaboration workflows across research domains
• Ensure our technology approach maintains compliance with regulatory requirements for research data while enhancing scientific productivity

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Analysis

• Collaborate with Research teams to identify needs, optimize workflows, document requirements, and propose technology solutions and roadmaps
• Partner with research leadership to understand both strategic and operational technology needs
• Conduct regular product reviews with stakeholders to demonstrate progress and gather feedback
• Build strong relationships with key research leaders, system owners, and vendor partners
• Guide research teams on best practices for digital product usage and data management

Implementation & Delivery

• Manage the product lifecycle from ideation through retirement for research digital products
• Lead implementation of technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with scientific priorities
• Establish effective vendor management strategies for research technology partners
• Develop and manage product budgets and resource plans
• Create documentation and training materials for research digital products

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech research IT, scientific computing, or related roles
• Strong understanding of R&D processes in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research
• Experience managing digital products or technology portfolios in a scientific environment
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills with ability to influence without authority
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry, including GxP and data integrity

Preferred

• Experience leading product teams or managing technology roadmaps
• Familiarity with modern scientific and data science tools including laboratory informatics systems
• Experience with product management methodologies
• Background in both research and technology disciplines
• Track record of successful cross-functional leadership
• Product management certifications (e.g., CSPO, PMP) are a plus

Impact & Development Opportunities

• Lead the transformation of our research technology operating model
• Shape the digital future of our research organization
• Develop expertise at the intersection of product management and scientific research
• Build and lead a growing team of research technology specialists
• Collaborate with world-class scientists to advance cutting-edge therapies

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