Technical Product Owner, In-House Diagnostics

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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Work Type: Hybrid

This is a Hybrid role based out of our office located in Loveland, Colorado.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $107,000 - $134,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Job Purpose/Overview

You are passionate and knowledgeable about animal health, delighting customers and diagnostic technology products, have a deep empathy for user problems, support product development from ideation to launch, and empower our business to build the right products to improve the customer experience and hit our ambitious growth and scaling targets. You have experience with diagnostic platforms or general veterinary diagnostics in the market.

The Technical Product Management team plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our diagnostic technology and the commercial business, driving product vision, and strategy while collaborating with cross-functional teams in the development and launch of innovative products. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Product Vision and Strategy

• Define and maintain the product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with company objectives and partnership with Global Technical Product Manager.

• In partnership with Global Technical Product Manager and Commercial, conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user feedback to identify opportunities for product innovation and improvement.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including executive leadership, commercial, and engineering, to shape product direction and ensure successful execution.

Cross-Functional Team

• -Fostering product mindset across the organization including product managers, engineers, designers, and data analysts.

• Maintain a collaborative environment that encourages open communication, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Facilitate effective decision-making processes by aligning teams on shared goals, priorities, and metrics.

Technical Acumen

• Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in diagnostic product development.

• Collaborate with Technical Product Manager, R&D and engineering leaders to evaluate the feasibility of new product features and technologies.

• Ensure that product development aligns with desired customer experience, architectural principles, scalability requirements, and security best practices.

• Understanding the technical processes related to the product team’s scope

• Develop specialized knowledge of latest commercial developments in Animal Health diagnostics.

• Use technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Use multiple internal and external sources (e.g. market research) to arrive at decisions.

Stakeholder Management

• Communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to stakeholders, including product management teams (PMT), and customers.

Education and Experience

• Veterinarian or industry experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (or relevant experience)

• 1-3 years’ experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Medical technical or veterinary background

• Demonstrated ability to take the project lead on cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience of product management preferred

• Solid reasoning and analytical skills to resolve issues and perform prioritization exercises.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Travel

Percent of ime: 30%

Working Conditions

The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding. The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations, and communicate with people in an office environment. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including the use of cubicles, computers, and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, database management, email, and the Internet. The associate is frequently required to use a calculator, copy machine, and phone system. The associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. 

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

• All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more:

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.