Manager Product and Program @ Karius
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About Karius
Karius is a life science, venture-backed clinical metagenomics company focused on elevating patient care through microbial insights. Our mission is to advance diagnostic science and technology to optimize the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases using genomics and AI.
Position Summary
As a Manager Product and Program at Karius, you will drive cross-functional initiatives connecting laboratory innovation with clinical and commercial needs. You will shape product development strategy and ensure seamless program execution to bring diagnostic solutions to market efficiently.
Responsibilities
Product Management:
- Facilitate full product lifecycle from ideation to post-market evaluation.
- Define product requirements and roadmaps based on user feedback and regulatory insights.
- Translate complex laboratory workflows into actionable strategies.
- Collaborate with R&D, Medical Affairs, Engineering, and Commercial teams.
- Represent the voice of the customer and laboratory end-users in product discussions.
Program Management:
- Drive alignment across Laboratory Operations, Clinical Affairs, Quality, Regulatory, and Software.
- Identify and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle.
- Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
- Lead cross-functional meetings and communicate progress to leadership.
Why Should You Join Us?
Karius is at the forefront of infectious disease diagnostics innovation. You will work with advanced genomic sequencing and AI technology, witnessing the real-life impact of your work on patient care. Enjoy the challenge of delivering cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced startup environment.
Physical & Travel Requirements
Travel required up to 20%. Work is performed in office, lab or clinical settings with extended periods of sitting/standing and moderate noise environments.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences or related discipline. Masters or Ph.D. preferred.
- 3-5 years of product and/or program management in diagnostics or laboratory developed tests.
- Expertise in laboratory workflows, molecular assay development, and diagnostic testing solutions.
- Experience in regulated environments (CLIA, CAP, FDA, ISO 13485) and cross-functional leadership.
Personal Qualifications
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
- Proactive mindset with a track record of driving results.
- Strong project management skills including schedule building and risk mitigation.
- Adept at thriving both independently and within team environments.
- Alignment with Karius' mission to improve infectious disease diagnostics.
Key skills/competency
- Product Management
- Program Management
- Laboratory Diagnostics
- Molecular Assays
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Regulations
- Project Management
- Genomics
- AI
- Innovation
How to Get Hired at Karius
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor it for Karius and product roles.
- Highlight relevant expertise: Emphasize diagnostics and lab operations experience.
- Research Karius: Understand their mission and genomic innovations.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice clear, concise project examples.