Machine Learning Product Manager
Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) | Oxford, UKRole Details
Summary
Position
Machine Learning Product Manager
Contract Type
Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Location
Oxford, UK (Hybrid)
Department
Product Management
Reporting To
Director, Software Product Management
Oxford Nanopore has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information-rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans, animals, plants, bacteria, viruses, and diseases such as cancer. By enabling biological insights, we strive to improve life on Earth and beyond.
The OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Machine Learning Product Manager to join our Product Management team on a Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover).
In this role, you will collaborate with both technical and commercial stakeholders to define the strategy and product roadmap for AI/ML capabilities across Oxford Nanopore's software ecosystem. Working closely with ML researchers, software engineers, bioinformaticians, support teams, marketing, and customers, you will bridge scientific innovation and scalable product delivery—balancing customer needs, commercial priorities, and cutting-edge machine learning technology.
Key Responsibilities- Product Strategy & Roadmap: Manage and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI/ML-powered software (including basecalling and bioinformatics tools) based on customer needs, scientific evidence, and business goals.
- Lifecycle Ownership: Lead and own AI/ML software through all stages of the product lifecycle: concept, design, development, launch, and iteration.
- Requirement Translation: Collaborate with subject matter experts in ML, software, bioinformatics, and genomic/transcriptomic applications to convert market requirements into clear product specifications.
- Product Execution: Prioritise features and manage the product backlog effectively within agile development cycles.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, marketing, sales, and support teams to ensure smooth and successful product launches.
- Data-Driven Insights: Analyse usage data, customer feedback, and market trends to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive data-informed product decisions.
- Technical Guidance & Risk Mitigation: Serve as a product advisor to ensure alignment on technical capabilities between R&D and commercial teams, while identifying and mitigating technical risks throughout development.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure all software products are developed in compliance with applicable Quality Management Systems (QMS) and regulatory standards, supporting the generation and maintenance of key documentation.
- Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience taking AI/ML models and software products from concept through launch and iterative release.
- Strong understanding of the complete machine learning lifecycle, including data collection, model training, validation, deployment, and monitoring.
- Direct experience working closely with software engineering and machine learning research teams.
- Demonstrated track record of defining product roadmaps using customer insights and quantitative data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts across diverse stakeholders.
- Collaborative and flexible approach to building effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with DNA/RNA sequencing technologies and bioinformatics workflows.
- Hands-on experience within Agile software development frameworks.
- A genuine passion for technology, innovation, and the potential of nanopore sequencing.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
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About UsOxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins. The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments. With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries.
Skills Required
- Computer science degree or proven equivalent technical experience
- Solid understanding of Agile Scrum practices in software product development
- Experience in roles such as product owner, project manager, or scrum master
- Ability to facilitate user story sessions and requirements workshops with cross-functional teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively and flexibly
- Experience with life sciences or biotechnology products
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Oxford Nanopore Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Oxford Nanopore Technologies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered good to above average across many roles, with employer-provided ranges visible for several U.S. commercial and applications positions and company materials emphasizing market‑competitive base pay. Commercial and some senior technical posts, particularly in the U.S., are positioned as competitive and often paired with strong variable components.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — All‑employee share plans in the UK and a U.S. employee stock purchase plan indicate broad access to equity as part of total reward. Company communications highlight attractive bonus and share plans that add meaningful upside beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. roles indicate strong health insurance and core protections, while official materials and country overviews reference private medical coverage and wellbeing support. These elements position the health package as a notable strength alongside cash compensation.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Insights
What We Do
Our goal is to enable the analysis of anything, anywhere, by anyone. We have developed the world’s first and only nanopore DNA and RNA sequencing platform. It’s a new generation of sequencing technology — the only one to offer: scalability to portable or ultra-high throughput formats, real-time data delivery, and the ability to elucidate rich biological data. We are aiming to disrupt the way that biological analyses are currently performed, and open up new applications that have a profound, positive impact on society. Our devices offer real-time analysis, for rapid insights, in fully scalable formats — from pocket to population scale — and the technology is being used in more than 100 countries worldwide. Founded in 2005 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, the company now employs more than 600 people from multiple disciplines including nanopore science, molecular biology and applications, informatics, engineering, electronics, manufacturing and commercialisation. The management team, led by CEO Dr Gordon Sanghera, has a track record of delivering disruptive technologies to the market.
