
Product Manager, Oncology
Saphetor
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Switzerland
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About the role
- Own oncology-related product initiatives from discovery to release
- Translate complex biological and clinical concepts into clear, structured, and actionable product requirements
- Work closely with software developers to define functional specifications at the appropriate level of technical depth
- Collaborate with the Science team to translate research insights and scientific findings into product improvements and new functionalities
- Engage directly with end users (molecular pathologists, clinical scientists, bioinformaticians) to understand real-world oncology workflows
- Act as the bridge between scientific stakeholders and development teams
- Contribute to scientifically accurate external materials (presentations, webinars, case studies and user manual)
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in NGS bioinformatics, including variant and biomarker calling and interpretation (ideally in oncology)
- Strong understanding of NGS pipelines, variant classification frameworks, and clinical genomics workflows
- Experience working closely with software engineers on technical product features
- Ability to break down complex biological concepts into clear, structured explanations
- Fluency in English is a must
- Good knowledge of other foreign languages (e.g., French, German) will be considered a plus
Benefits
- Remote work with occasional travel
- Endless learning opportunities while transferring new technologies from academics to clinical practice all over the world
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
NGS bioinformaticsvariant callingbiomarker interpretationNGS pipelinesvariant classification frameworksclinical genomics workflows
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingtranslating complex conceptsengagement with end users
Certifications
Master’s in Life SciencesPhD in Life SciencesPhD in Bioinformatics