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Since 1978, Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) has been dedicated to developing, supporting, and expanding the field of pharmacovigilance science and practice.
As a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre, we support work around the world to examine the potential adverse effects of medicines and vaccines and contribute to safer, more informed care of patients.
We are a diverse, international group of pharmacists, physicians, data scientists, system developers, communicators, and many other professionals motivated by a deep belief that the work we do matters.
About the role
We are seeking a Product Owner to join our Product Management team, reporting to the Head of Product Management.
As a Product Owner, you will work with Product Managers to understand customer needs and, within the product portfolio strategy, translate those needs into clear product requirements. You will work closely with our development team to ensure seamless communication between the team and our users.
You will act as a leader within our organisation, helping to create a positive working environment by promoting a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and putting the customer first. To support this, it is important that you apply lean and agile principles: build, measure, learn.
What you will do
- Support the Product Manager in turning customer needs into roadmaps and product backlog items.
- Manage the product backlog in line with roadmaps, time constraints, budget, and priorities.
- Be the main point of contact for the development team, helping them with questions, priorities, and concerns.
- Work together with the Product Specialist and Product Manager to develop the product.
- Communicate with users about the product and gather feedback. Analyse external input and build organisational support for new features.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, data science, or life sciences.
- Extensive experience in developing software-based products and/or SaaS solutions. Previous experience as a Product Owner is a plus.
- Familiarity with agile ways of working and system engineering concepts, including maintaining and prioritising the product backlog and defining MVP.
- Experience with product planning and feature development.
- Working knowledge of quality and compliance standards to help make sure our products meet required regulations.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical, CRO, life sciences industry, or a similar field.
- Experience working in a regulated environment.
- Additional language skills besides English.
- Great communication skills – you listen well, understand what customers need, and explain things clearly.
- Strong analytical thinking – you spot problems early and know how to solve them, with a practical approach to getting things done.
- Creativity – you come up with new ideas and improve products based on feedback from colleagues and customers.
- Structured thinking – you bring order and and clarity to complex problems or situations.
- Commitment and teamwork – you’re driven, reliable, and work well with others.
UMC’s working language is English. We normally apply a probationary period to new appointments.
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact the responsible manager. You will find the contact details at the end of this page.
UMC follows the collective agreements between the Swedish Agency for Government Employers and Saco-S and ST. Union representatives are Malin Zaar (Saco-S) and Jessica Avasol (ST), +46 (0)18-65 60 60.
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