Product Manager - Scientific Research Tools

About the Company 

Labviva is on a mission to accelerate the pace of life science research. We connect researchers with suppliers of reagents, chemicals and instrumentation in an intuitive user-friendly platform that supports the priorities of scientists while staying compliant with purchasing rules.

We are a venture-funded start-up that acknowledges that the unique contributions of each team member drive our success. We commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workspace where people can make a positive impact. At Labviva, we invest in our employees and strongly believe that a culture of respect and support drives success for all involved.

This role is based out of our corporate headquarters office in Boston. We are a flexible hybrid environment with 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in the office. Please note that we are only accepting candidates that reside in the greater Boston area.

As we scale, we are looking for a Product Manager with a strong scientific background to develop innovative tools that help researchers efficiently find, evaluate, and acquire the right materials to advance their work. If you have a passion for both science and technology, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of life sciences R&D.

In this role, you will lead the development of scientific search, browse, comparison, and selection tools within the Labviva platform. Your work will ensure that researchers can efficiently discover the right reagents, instruments, and consumables by leveraging advanced search technologies, structured ontologies, and an understanding of scientific workflows.

This role requires deep domain expertise in life sciences disciplines (such as chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology) and a strong grasp of the R&D process to bridge the gap between scientific needs and technical solutions. You will collaborate closely with engineers, data scientists, UX designers, and subject matter experts to refine our search algorithms, metadata structures, and taxonomy.

How You Will Contribute

• Own the product vision and strategy for Labviva’s scientific research and selection tools.

• Develop intuitive search and filtering mechanisms tailored to how researchers think and explore scientific products.

• Conduct user research with scientists, procurement professionals, and lab operations professionals to identify pain points and optimize discovery workflows.

• Identify new scientific use cases and problem statements, expanding Labviva’s platform to address unmet researcher needs.

• Work with data teams to enhance scientific ontologies and taxonomies, ensuring accurate and structured product classification.

• Leverage AI/ML and natural language processing (NLP) to improve semantic search and entity recognition for life science products.

• Collaborate with engineering to define and prioritize the product roadmap, balancing technical feasibility and scientific accuracy.

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to search relevance, user engagement, and conversion.

• Work cross-functionally with suppliers, operations, and marketing to improve product discoverability and selection.

What You Bring to the Team

• Degree in a life sciences discipline (chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related fields). MS or PhD a plus.

• 2 years experience in product management within a SaaS, marketplace, or life sciences technology company.

• Strong understanding of scientific research workflows and the life sciences R&D process.

• Familiarity with scientific taxonomies, ontologies, and structured metadata for organizing life sciences data.

• Ability to translate scientific knowledge into user-friendly product experiences.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work closely with engineers and data teams.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams.

• Familiarity with LIMS, ELNs, or other R&D informatics tools.
   

We provide a competitive set of benefits including but not limited to a hybrid – office/remote work option, health benefits, discretionary time off, parental leave, competitive salary and equity, and Thursday company lunches.

We are an equal opportunity employer and building a diverse team is our top priority. At Labviva, we celebrate all. Help us build an inclusive community that will transform the life sciences industry. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.