Technical Product Owner

JOB TITLE: Technical Product Owner
DEPARTMENT: Operations
FOCUS: Operations, Product Management
LOCATION: Onsite; Madison, WI
JOB SUMMARY
For over 25 years, Mirus Bio pioneered the manufacture of transfection reagents and proprietary technologies for nucleic acid delivery applications. Despite our extensive experience, we pride ourselves on maintaining the spirit of a startup. Our dynamic and forward-thinking approach has allowed us to stay agile and adapt to emerging trends. Our work is technical and cutting-edge, and we promote a culture of that encourages creativity, initiative, responsibility, and respect. Our team members are engaged and motivated by the desire to support our customers to practice good science to generate strong results. Mirus, together with Gamma Biosciences, is establishing the future of science and medicine by developing products that enable researchers within the cell and gene therapy space.
OUR MISSION: Empower Discovery. Enable Innovation. Improve Life.
Mirus Bio is expanding and has an immediate opening for a Technical Product Owner that will use their expertise and technical background to boost the connectivity between our Quality, Operations, Product Management, and Commercial Teams. This role will serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for our current and future products and drive technical and operational enhancements for our product portfolio. This role interfaces directly with our partner contract manufacturing organizations and test labs to drive efficiencies and oversee external production activities. This role works closely with the Director of Strategy, Product, and Business Development, Senior Quality Manager, and their teams to influence product line decisions by understanding the customer need, knowing the product manufacturing controls and limits, and driving quality assurance expectations of our products.
We are currently on the lookout for a hands-on individual to join our passionate team. If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced environment, join us in shaping the future of our industry and be a part of a team that continues to redefine possibilities. This role works cross-functionally with all departments within Mirus Bio and is a full-time on-site position.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical SME for our current and future products driving product and portfolio improvements for both internal operations and customer objectives.
• Own critical internal and customer facing documentation including Product Specifications, Product Regulatory Support Packets, Customer Operational/Supply Chain/QA FAQ’s, Mirus' Quality Supplier Survey, etc. Includes creation, maintenance, and improvements to this documentation.
• Lead operational product line management activities during the NPI processes including creation of product specifications, product item cards, product labels, and driving product portfolio consistency.
• Create connectivity between Quality, Operations, Product Management, Support and Commercial Teams by facilitating internal conversations and decisions regarding our products.
• Compile information and author comprehensive operational technical reports and presentation materials for use with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive efficiencies and oversee production activities at our partner contract manufacturing organizations and test labs, including technical review and oversight of production.
• Project manage and drive product process improvements using Mirus Bio’s Quality Management System (QMS) including authoring change controls.
• Demonstrate behavior outlined within the Mirus Bio Employee Handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Operations.

REQUIREMENTS
Education:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology, Engineering, or related field with commensurate work experience.

Professional:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in highly technical roles focused on products and product applications such as technical support, field application specialist, technology transfer, technical writing, etc.
• 2 years’ experience in the cell and gene therapy industry and/or biosciences tools industry.
• Excellent cross-functional communicator comfortable working with all levels in an organization.
• Strong background working in a cGMP environment, navigating an ISO certified QMS, and supporting quality assurance.
• Able to effectively translate technical concepts into user-friendly content suitable for diverse audiences, including laboratory scientists, researchers, sales teams, procurement teams, and quality assurance teams.
• Prefer regulatory and/or quality assurance experience.
• PM certification or training through an accredited program is preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel independently 5% of the time, including overnight travel.
• Ability to drive a vehicle; Must have current and valid U.S. driver license.

This position has a salary range of $80,000k to $90,000k per year and will be commensurate with experience.
OUR CORE VALUES
Mirus Core Values:
 

• Empower
• Passion
• Integrity
• Compassion
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Our passion is at the heart of our mission to give our customers and the scientific community the best transfection products, methods, and applications. 
Mirus benefits include non-compensation benefits like health care, paid time off, retirement savings, and professional development.
Mirus Bio is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Mirus Bio makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requirements for the positions listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.