The exciting world of scientific research is fueled by people with a passion for solving complex problems. At Cayuse, we are committed to our customers’ success by empowering organizations to conduct globally connected research that advances their impact on science, discovery and society. We build on that commitment with proven, integrated and easy-to-use technology that delivers exceptional value, and world class service and support that accelerates outcomes.
But we are more than just an empowering platform powered by advanced technologies. We are a collaboration of exceptional, highly skilled people with multi-disciplinary expertise, and are building our team to support our ambitious growth plans. Cayuse’s foundational strength comes from our customer and employee focused values and commitment to industry-leading solutions. It’s an exciting time to become a key member of our growing team.
The Vice President of Product Management will report to the Chief Operating Officer and be responsible for driving the strategic vision and execution of our Research Administration Product Suite by leading a team of product managers and product owners. As the VP of Product Management, you will drive product portfolio vision and strategy through the effective leadership of the product team while providing business leadership to the organization. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues in engineering, operations, sales, marketing, and finance to optimize product development processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our clients and the market.
Responsibilities
- Strategically develop and implement a product strategy and roadmap aligned to market trends to maximize opportunities and achieve financial goals - P&L, Revenue, Bookings, Costs, Overhead etc.
- Lead, develop continue to build out a high-performing product management team, providing mentorship and guidance to foster their professional growth.
- Collaborate with finance, product management, and marketing on messaging, pricing strategies, and business models to achieve revenue goals. Assure that go-to-market value proposition, price to value and competitive pricing practices into all aspects of the product roadmap and strategy.
- Partner closely with the engineering team and partners, to execute short and long-term product vision inclusive of establishing priorities and performance KPIs, ensuring an exceptional end-to-end user experience. On-time and high quality releases, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and inform data-driven decisions.
- Analyze product performance and make adjustments to optimize results and ROI.
Skills and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a SaaS company. Proven track record of successfully managing and scaling complex product portfolios.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and build high-performing teams. Experience managing teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Deep understanding of customer needs and behavior in the SaaS space. Experience leveraging customer insights to drive product development and enhance user experience. Familiarity with research administration is a plus.
- Experience with agile development methodologies and product management tools and software (i.e., JIRA, Confluence).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to analytically defend product decisions and take feedback.
- Entrepreneurial leader with experience working in PE-backed growth and scale organization willing to adapt and flex to support the success of the team and organization.
Benefits
- Competitive Medical Benefits (PPO + HSA available)
- Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability fully covered by Cayuse
- Unlimited PTO + Holidays + Flexible Work Schedule
- Remote Work Stipend
- Equal Paid Parental Leave
- 401k with Employer Matching
- Quarterly Wellness Reimbursement
- Remote Work Environment, supporting the Ultimate Employee Experience
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Our culture is one of inclusion and belonging where everyone feels respected, treated justly, supported and nourished. We all share responsibility for creating and sustaining a work environment where differences are celebrated and we are empowered to strive for excellence. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and talented workforce.
What We Do
Cayuse empowers globally connected research that reimagines collaboration and drives societal progress. Our platform uniquely addresses the entire hierarchy of research challenges: minimizing risk, driving efficiency, optimizing planning, and enabling world-class, data-driven research management. The powerful yet intuitive apps on the Cayuse platform help modernize processes and increase transparency across all points of the research lifecycle. Cayuse’s community of customers includes academic institutions such as the University of North Carolina, Ohio State, and NYU; pharmaceutical and biotech companies like Amgen and La Jolla Institute; as well as healthcare providers, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
