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We are a pioneering technology company, and our vision is of a future where a trusted and collaborative research ecosystem drives progress for all. We believe in better, open, collaborative and inclusive research. In creating the next generation of tools and working in partnership with the community we tackle some of the biggest challenges to research. In order to achieve our vision, we need innovative, inspiring and dynamic people to join our team. Want to join us?
Your new roleJoin us as our VP of Product, B2C, and become the pivotal product partner for our B2C EVPs. You'll bring your extensive B2C market knowledge to define and execute a winning product vision and strategy. This role empowers you to translate complex market needs into clear problems for our product teams to solve, collaborating closely with Product Directors to create validated solutions.
If you thrive on fostering alignment, communicating a compelling product narrative, and driving innovation in a fast-paced B2C environment, this is your chance to make a substantial impact and grow with us.
What you’ll be doing
- Define and own the B2C product vision and strategy, communicating it effectively to inspire and align teams across the business.
- Set clear product goals and KPIs for the B2C market, translating them into actionable strategies that drive desired outcomes.
- Lead the creation of customer-centric roadmaps, ensuring initiatives are evidence-based and deliver significant customer and business impact.
- Act as the voice of B2C product within the company, representing its needs and roadmap to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Identify and leverage emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML) to innovate and enhance our B2C product offerings.
- Conduct deep market and competitive analysis to uncover trends, evolving customer needs, and strategic differentiation opportunities.
- Drive product-market fit by deeply understanding B2C customer needs and identifying key market opportunities.
- Enable successful go-to-market strategies, collaborating with sales and marketing to optimise product positioning and messaging.
- Oversee strategic product investments, developing robust business cases for new B2C product initiatives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Product Directors, fostering a culture of customer-centricity, collaboration, and innovation.
What you’ll bring to the role
- Extensive experience in technology-powered product roles (product management or design), with a strong grasp of modern product discovery and delivery methods.
- Proven ability to manage a diverse product portfolio and quickly dive deep into new domains, understanding key business drivers.
- A track record of coaching and developing talent, fostering growth within your teams.
- Strong understanding of SaaS business models and familiarity with the B2C market.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges, assess risks, and articulate data-informed solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and company leadership.
- A genuine passion for research, scholarly communication, and its societal impact.
- Bonus points if you have experience building AI-enhanced products and data intelligence products.
Living our Values
We invest in, nurture and support innovative businesses and technologies that make all parts of the research process more open, efficient and effective.
The talent we secure is fundamental to us achieving our vision and our growth plans. The values we live by are:
We are brave in the pursuit of better
We are collaborative and inclusive
We are always open-minded
We are from and for the community
At Digital Science, our vision is to see research flow seamlessly – trusted, collaborative, and accessible – fueling breakthroughs that push humanity forward. This ambitious mission is one we achieve together, by enabling open, collaborative, inclusive research.
We firmly believe that to truly innovate and solve the complex challenges faced by our customers, from researchers and universities to funders and publishers, we need diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. A rich mix of voices drives quality insights, fosters enhanced collaboration, and ultimately pushes knowledge forward more effectively.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building and nurturing a workplace where every individual feels valued and belongs. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Beyond recruitment, we strive to cultivate an environment where inclusivity is woven into the fabric of our culture, enabling everyone to be their best self and do their best work.
At Digital Science, our vision is to see research flow seamlessly – trusted, collaborative, and accessible – fueling breakthroughs that push humanity forward. This ambitious mission is one we achieve together, by enabling open, collaborative, inclusive research.
We firmly believe that to truly innovate and solve the complex challenges faced by our customers, from researchers and universities to funders and publishers, we need diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. A rich mix of voices drives quality insights, fosters enhanced collaboration, and ultimately pushes knowledge forward more effectively.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building and nurturing a workplace where every individual feels valued and belongs. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Beyond recruitment, we strive to cultivate an environment where inclusivity is woven into the fabric of our culture, enabling everyone to be their best self and do their best work.
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