Lead the definition of problem spaces, set clear goals, and identify opportunities aligned with market drivers and business models.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis; synthesize findings into concise presentations for senior leadership.
Define differentiation strategies and contribute to early commercial positioning.
Develop frameworks and evaluation criteria to guide Nova projects from concept to handoff.
Collaborate with engineering and research teams to assess technical feasibility, data needs, and cost-effectiveness.
Work alongside AI systems as co-pilots in product discovery, leveraging machine intelligence while applying human judgment.
Translate complex AI challenges into clear market opportunities and user value propositions.
Define success metrics that combine model performance, user experience, and business outcomes.
Shape human-in-the-loop workflows that balance automation with expert judgment.
Ensure data quality and evaluation methodologies are established early in each project.
Guide rapid prototyping sprints and iterative development cycles; prioritize and refine features based on user validation.
Prepare deliverables and ensure readiness for handoff to core product teams; create and deliver compelling demos.
Act as a primary liaison between engineering, design, data, commercial, and client-facing teams; communicate value propositions to stakeholders.
Champion responsible AI practices including bias mitigation, transparency, and privacy protection; ensure explainability and documentation of AI capabilities and limitations.
Requirements
4+ years of product management experience with a strong track record in discovery, definition, and delivery.
Proven ability to build products from scratch in agile or iterative environments.
Experience translating technical complexity into clear user and market opportunities.
Success working with cross-functional teams across engineering, design, and commercial functions.
Strong analytical skills with experience in market research, competitive analysis, and synthesis of stakeholder feedback.
Familiarity with SaaS business models and enterprise product lifecycles.
Practical knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts, including training data and evaluation.
Experience with AI ethics frameworks and bias detection methodologies.
Understanding of researcher workflows, academic publishing, or scientific software is a strong plus.
Experience with proofs of concept and early-stage product transitions.
Experience with data visualization, analytics platforms, or research intelligence tools preferred.
Understanding of research metrics, bibliometrics, or citation analysis is a strong plus.
Knowledge of natural language interfaces, automated reporting, or contextual insights tools.
Familiarity with trend analysis or predictive analytics applications.
Excellent presentation skills; ability to convey complex ideas to executives, clients, and technical teams.
Strong stakeholder management across technical and commercial functions.
Ability to design and deliver compelling product demos and presentations.
Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information and pivoting quickly based on feedback.
Experience serving as translator between technical AI capabilities and business/user value.