Lead Product Owner

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Lead Product Owner

ViiV Healthcare has an important purpose which is to leave no person living with HIV behind. We are delivering on this by developing and providing access to innovative HIV medicines which address medical unmet needs and make HIV a smaller part of people's lives. If you are an individual who is inspired by the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people living with HIV then read on …

With a stretching plan for company growth and as part of an ambitious Data, Analytics and AI (DA&AI) transformation, ViiV has decided to make a significant investment in building advanced analytics capabilities

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Product Owner with a strong background in software engineering to join our team and help drive the development of our products. You will provide technical leadership that influences the overall Data and Analytics (D&A) roadmap while playing a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing a data and analytics community of practice. This role requires a dynamic individual who can drive a culture of agility and close partnership with the business, ensuring timely delivery against critical priorities. You will collaborate with leaders in the analytics squad and across the business to understand and prioritise key business challenges that can be addressed using data products and advanced analytics.

If you are a passionate and driven product owner looking to make a significant impact on the pharmaceutical industry while leading a talented team and driving innovation, we encourage you to apply for the position of Lead Product Owner at ViiV Pharmaceuticals.

Hybrid working applies to this role, with ViiV expectation of 2-3 days per week being office based.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Product Owner with software engineering knowledge, you will bridge the gap between technical and business teams to deliver high-value software solutions. You will be responsible for defining product vision, creating detailed requirements, and ensuring the successful implementation of features that meet market needs. Your technical expertise will be crucial in making informed decisions and guiding the development process.

• Product Vision & Strategy:
  • Develop and communicate the product vision and strategy in alignment with company goals.
  • Gather and prioritise product and customer requirements.
  • Define product roadmaps and release plans.
• Backlog Management:
  • Create, refine and prioritize the product backlog.
  • Write clear and detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Ensure the development team understands the items in the backlog.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders and manage expectations.
  • Collaborate with business, marketing and sales teams to understand market needs.
  • Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to provide updates and gather feedback.
• Technical Guidance:
  • Provide technical insights and guidance to the vendor partner and development team.
  • Participate in technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.
  • Ensure that the technical solutions align with the product vision.
• Development Process:
  • Work closely with the development team to ensure timely delivery of product features.
  • Participate in Scrum meetings, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups and retrospectives.
  • Remove obstacles and ensure that the team has the necessary resources to succeed.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for product quality and performance.
  • Ensure that features are tested thoroughly and meet acceptance criteria before release.
  • Work with QA teams to develop test plans and strategies.

Why you?

Basic qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals,

• MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role in a software development environment.
• Strong background in software engineering, with hands-on experience in coding, system design, and architecture.
• Excellent understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
• Experience with product management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar.

Preferred qualifications and skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of current technology trends and a passion for continuous learning.
• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical or life sciences company is highly desirable.

Closing Date for Applications - 16th July 2024 (COB)

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When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

Why Us?

At ViiV Healthcare, we will not rest until we leave no person living with HIV behind. Until the 39 million people living with HIV is down to zero, we will continue searching for new ways to limit the impact of HIV.

We are the only pharmaceutical company solely focused on combating, preventing, and ultimately eradicating HIV and AIDS. At ViiV Healthcare, we do things differently. Born out of a partnership between GSK and Pfizer in 2009, with Shionogi joining in 2012, we are determined to help end the HIV epidemic. We are guided by our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind and it is this mission that unites our employees located across the globe. We combine expertise in research, manufacturing, policy and more to push the boundaries of what people think is possible in HIV treatment and care. As a result of our connection with GSK, we are able to draw on their proud history and resources. This means that you would receive all the employee benefits offered by GSK.

Living our mission of leaving no person living with HIV behind means keeping inclusion and diversity at the heart of everything we do - from our breakthrough innovation, to our diverse portfolio of medicines as well as the work we do to partner with HIV communities. Having a diverse team and a truly inclusive culture where we're all able to be ourselves and feel like we belong will make us an even stronger team, better able to perform as a business and deliver on our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind.

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