Product & Account Lead | AI / Life Sciences
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Contract: 612 months | ASAP start
Competitive day rate | Outside IR35
Im recruiting for an exciting UK deep-tech company working at the intersection of AI, robotics and life sciences .
They are looking for a Product & Account Lead to take ownership of a key biotech account end to end from client relationship and product strategy through to delivery, adoption and commercial growth.
This is a high-ownership role for someone who enjoys working without a playbook, making decisions with incomplete information and turning customer needs into products that deliver real-world value.
The role Youll be responsible for:
Owning the client relationship from day-to-day users through to senior stakeholders
Setting product priorities based on customer and market needs
Leading the internal delivery team across engineering, AI, design and commercial functions
Owning project plans, milestones, scope, risk and delivery
Driving product adoption, account growth and commercial performance
Identifying opportunities to expand the account into new teams, workflows and use cases
Working closely with technical leads on architecture and product trade-offs
Building scalable processes for a long-term client partnership
Managing suppliers, reporting and stakeholder communications
What were looking for 5+ years experience managing AI projects with multiple stakeholders
Proven experience owning a client relationship end to end
Background in biotech, pharma or life sciences
Strong product management experience, translating customer needs into actionable roadmaps
Experience leading or coordinating technical teams
Comfortable discussing modern AI/software technologies including LLMs, RAG and data pipelines
Strong commercial, scope, budget and delivery management skills
Comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-moving environment
Excellent communication skills across technical, scientific and executive audiences
Experience with account expansion, upselling/renewals, scientific data, regulated environments or AI/software products is highly desirable.
Whats on offer Competitive day rate outside IR35
Hybrid working
Flexible hours
29 days holiday + public holidays (FTE equivalent)
Opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, robotics and life sciences
High level of ownership and direct influence on product and commercial strategy
This is a great opportunity for a Product Lead, AI Project Lead, Technical Product Manager, Account Lead or similar who wants genuine ownership of both a product and client relationship. xiskglj
If this sounds like you, please DM me for more information or to discuss the role confidentially.
Product and Account Lead in Upton employer: MarkIT Placements
Join an innovative global digital health technology company that champions a collaborative and people-focused culture, offering hybrid working arrangements and the chance to tackle complex challenges in AI and healthcare. With significant autonomy in your role as a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll have ample opportunities for professional growth, mentoring, and making a real-world impact through cutting-edge technology. This is not just a job; it's a chance to lead, innovate, and shape the future of digital health.
