Product Owner, Pharma Background

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Bulgaria.

📋 Description

• Translate the strategy for the product line into actionable backlogs for the team and validate outcomes from sprints.

• Take ownership of the team backlog and continuously prioritize tasks based on the highest value work and product objectives.

• Define goals for sprints, engage in sprint planning, and coordinate feasible commitments for the team.

• Manage scope alterations and incoming sprint requests, communicate with stakeholders, and adapt plans accordingly.

• Ensure that backlog refinement is in alignment with product strategy and priorities.

• Work collaboratively with Product Management and stakeholders to enhance features using insights from the market and customers.

• Coordinate with BAs, SAs, and other roles during the discovery phase to ensure clear and technically viable requirements.

• Provide the team with requirements once goals and scope are comprehended.

• Plan team-level releases alongside the Engineering Manager.

• Engage in feature acceptance testing and demonstrations.

• Co-lead sprint retrospectives with the Engineering Manager.

• Identify potential product risks and manage escalation processes.

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for internal stakeholders.

• Validate project plans and stakeholder documentation in collaboration with the Delivery Manager.

• Foster collaboration with the web department and other teams for cross-product initiatives.

• Manage cross-team epics and shared functionalities.

• Utilize the Estimator tool, secure approvals, and assist with estimation processes.

• Collaborate with QA to categorize issues and prioritize bugs based on their business impact.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in roles such as Product Owner, Product Manager, Delivery Manager, or similar positions.

• At least 1 year of experience in the Pharma, Life Sciences, or Pharma Marketing sectors (IT/tech environment), including familiarity with content supply chain processes and systems (content creation, MLR, CRMs, Veeva, AEM, SFDC).

• Proven track record of defining and launching products that successfully meet business objectives.

• Experience with AI/ML-driven products, including an understanding of model lifecycle, evaluation metrics, and limitations such as bias and hallucinations.

• Strong expertise in Jira, Confluence, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Experience in writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications.

• Familiarity with estimation techniques (story points, T-shirt sizing).

• Proficient in English at an upper-intermediate level or higher.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Regular performance-based salary reviews and opportunities for career development.

• Experienced Team: Become part of a passionate and seasoned team within a welcoming environment.

• Career Growth: Prospects for professional and career advancement.

• Paid Time Off: 18 business days each year (20 business days after 2 years of service).

• Sick Leave: Non-documented: 4 business days per year; Documented: 20 business days per year.

• Family Leave: 3 paid business days for events such as marriage, childbirth, or bereavement.

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage provided.

• English Courses: Opportunities to enhance your language skills.

• Professional Development: Engage in forums and conferences.

• Corporate Events: Regular team-building activities and events.

• Work Environment: Enjoy a comfortable, fully equipped office with the option to work from home.