Head of Product at Deep Origin. About the company. Deep Origin is a biotech startup building an operating system for science that transforms how life science research is conducted. Led by Michael Antonov, co-founder of Oculus, and backed by Formic Ventures, we are redefining the infrastructure behind modern drug discovery. Our AI-driven platform enables scientists to accelerate discovery, reduce cost, and bring breakthrough innovations to life faster. As we scale, overall excellence is a critical lever in advancing our mission to dramatically reduce disease and extend human healthspan.. About the role. We are seeking a VP of Product to fully own, define, build, and scale all of our products and services across the enterprise, including software and services designed for early-stage drug discovery. This role owns product strategy and execution end-to-end from vision and roadmap through launch, iteration, and long-term platform evolution.. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, AI/ML, scientists, drug discovery experts, and commercial teams to translate complex scientific workflows into an intuitive, scalable, and high-impact platform for biotech and pharmaceutical customers.. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution in a fast-moving startup environment. . Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.. 7 - 10+ years of product management experience.. 3+ years of experience as Lead/Manager/VP.. Experience building B2B or enterprise SaaS products.. Experience launching products from early discovery through post-launch iteration.. Strong understanding of early-stage drug discovery, including the market, user needs, and the processes.. Experience building products for highly technical or analytical users.. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.. Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.. Ability to drive clarity in ambiguous, fast-paced startup environments. . Responsibilities. Product Strategy & Vision. Own and define the product vision, roadmap, and execution strategy for our core platform. . Shape the long-term direction of the platform in bioinformatics, AI-driven workflows, and drug discovery tooling. . Define and monitor key product and business success metrics. . Translate customer needs into scalable platform capabilities. . Customer & Market Leadership. Engage regularly with customers (biotech, pharma, academia, government) to deeply understand workflows and unmet needs. . Identify opportunities for differentiation and competitive advantage. . Drive go-to-market alignment in partnership with commercial teams. . Platform & Execution. Lead product development for all products from ideation to launch (zero to one) and post-launch iteration.. Partner with engineering and AI teams to deliver high-impact features.. Jointly work with marketing and sales/commercial teams to establish and execute a winning go-to-market strategy. Cross-Functional Leadership. Build, manage, and coach a team of product managers (as the company scales).. Drive clarity across engineering, design, science, and business stakeholders.. Lead roadmap planning, milestone alignment, and stakeholder consensus.. Influence without authority in a highly technical environment.. Organizational Impact. Help define product organization structure and best practices.. Establish scalable product processes for a growing company. . Navigate ambiguity and bring structured thinking to complex problems.. Values & Working Style. Ownership mindset – you take responsibility for building and improving systems that enable people and teams to perform at their best.. Comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-moving startup environment.. Strong collaborator who partners effectively with executives, managers, and cross-functional teams.. Pragmatic and impact-driven, focused on building solutions that scale with the organization.. Why This Role Matters Now. Deep Origin is entering a phase where our scientific platform, engineering organization, and commercial capabilities must scale simultaneously. Building a leadership infrastructure that can support this growth is critical.. VP of Product will play a critical role in defining and executing our product strategy. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, data science, and business development, to drive product innovation and deliver exceptional solutions to our customers. . Company Location: United States.
Head of Product at Deep Origin