Director, Scientific Product

Simulations Plus• US,

16h•$160,000 - $190,000•Remote

About The Position

Simulations Plus stands as a premier provider in the biopharma sector, offering advanced software and consulting services that enhance drug discovery, development, research, clinical trial operations, regulatory submissions, and commercialization. Our comprehensive biosimulation solutions integrate artificial intelligence/machine learning, physiologically based pharmacokinetics, physiologically based biopharmaceutics, quantitative systems pharmacology/toxicology, and population PK/PD modeling approaches. We also deliver simulation-enabled performance and intelligence solutions alongside medical communications support for clinical and commercial drug development. Our cutting-edge technology is licensed and utilized by leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and regulatory agencies worldwide. Leadership truly cares about maintaining a positive culture and employee well-being. We offer fully remote work, flexible schedules, and generous vacation policy along with affordable health coverage, annual bonus, and more! The Director, Scientific Product will serve as a departmental product strategy leader, responsible for defining and executing product management for assigned scientific software products while leveraging deep domain expertise in life sciences and computational modeling. This role combines advanced scientific knowledge with product management excellence to drive product success without direct people management responsibilities. The role will serve as the product strategy owner for specific scientific products, working closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex scientific requirements into market-winning capabilities. This role requires exceptional scientific expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence across organizational boundaries to deliver products that advance drug development and scientific discovery.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries
Understanding of drug development processes and regulatory requirements
Experience with model-informed drug development (MIDD) workflows
5+ years of product management experience in scientific or technical software
Proven track record of successful product strategy and execution
Experience translating scientific requirements into product features
Understanding of SaaS and enterprise software business models
Ability to prioritize features based on scientific and business value
Exceptional ability to communicate complex scientific concepts
Experience presenting to diverse audiences from scientists to executives
Strong written communication for scientific and business contexts
Track record of building consensus across stakeholder groups
Understanding of life sciences software market dynamics
Experience with competitive analysis and positioning
Ability to develop business cases with ROI analysis
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with biosimulation or modeling software platforms
Relationships with key opinion leaders
Experience with both industry and regulatory perspectives
Familiarity with cloud platforms and API architectures
Understanding of AI/ML applications in drug development
Basic programming skills (R, Python, MATLAB)
Knowledge of software validation in regulated environments
Experience with product launches in life sciences markets
Track record of driving adoption in academic and industry settings
International market experience
Product management certifications

Responsibilities

Define and execute product strategy for assigned scientific software products
Develop product roadmaps that balance scientific innovation with market demands
Translate complex scientific workflows into product requirements and features
Identify opportunities to expand product capabilities based on emerging scientific methods
Drive portfolio coherence across related scientific products
Establish product vision that aligns with regulatory and industry trends
Ensure products meet scientific rigor and validation requirements
Translate regulatory guidance (FDA, EMA) into product capabilities
Partner with Scientific R&D to incorporate cutting-edge methodologies
Guide technical trade-offs that impact scientific accuracy and usability
Represent products at scientific conferences and advisory boards
Conduct strategic engagements with pharmaceutical and biotech customers
Gather insights from key opinion leaders and scientific advisory boards
Analyze competitive landscape in scientific software and modeling tools
Synthesize customer feedback into actionable product improvements
Identify emerging trends in model-informed drug development
Build relationships with regulatory bodies and industry consortiums
Collaborate with engineering teams on technical feasibility and implementation
Partner with Product Enablement on customer success strategies
Work with Sales on competitive positioning and win strategies
Engage with Services teams to understand implementation patterns
Coordinate with Marketing on scientific messaging and thought leadership
Influence without authority across all organizational levels
Define success metrics and track product performance
Develop pricing strategies that reflect scientific value
Support business case development for R&D investments
Monitor adoption and usage patterns to inform product decisions
Build relationships with academic institutions and research organizations
Participate in scientific consortiums and working groups
Gather feedback from scientific user communities
Stay current with advances in computational modeling and simulation
Foster partnerships that enhance product credibility
Other duties as assigned