[Hiring] VP/Head of Product @Deep Origin

Role Description

We are seeking a VP of Product to fully own, define, build, and scale all of our products and services across the enterprise, including software and services designed for early-stage drug discovery. This role owns product strategy and execution end-to-end from vision and roadmap through launch, iteration, and long-term platform evolution.

You will work cross-functionally with engineering, AI/ML, scientists, drug discovery experts, and commercial teams to translate complex scientific workflows into an intuitive, scalable, and high-impact platform for biotech and pharmaceutical customers.

This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution in a fast-moving startup environment.

Qualifications

• 7 - 10+ years of product management experience.
• 3+ years of experience as Lead/Manager/VP.
• Experience building B2B or enterprise SaaS products.
• Experience launching products from early discovery through post-launch iteration.
• Strong understanding of early-stage drug discovery, including the market, user needs, and the processes.
• Experience building products for highly technical or analytical users.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to drive clarity in ambiguous, fast-paced startup environments.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Vision
  • Own and define the product vision, roadmap, and execution strategy for our core platform.
  • Shape the long-term direction of the platform in bioinformatics, AI-driven workflows, and drug discovery tooling.
  • Define and monitor key product and business success metrics.
  • Translate customer needs into scalable platform capabilities.
• Customer & Market Leadership
  • Engage regularly with customers (biotech, pharma, academia, government) to deeply understand workflows and unmet needs.
  • Identify opportunities for differentiation and competitive advantage.
  • Drive go-to-market alignment in partnership with commercial teams.
• Platform & Execution
  • Lead product development for all products from ideation to launch (zero to one) and post-launch iteration.
  • Partner with engineering and AI teams to deliver high-impact features.
  • Jointly work with marketing and sales/commercial teams to establish and execute a winning go-to-market strategy.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Build, manage, and coach a team of product managers (as the company scales).
  • Drive clarity across engineering, design, science, and business stakeholders.
  • Lead roadmap planning, milestone alignment, and stakeholder consensus.
  • Influence without authority in a highly technical environment.
• Organizational Impact
  • Help define product organization structure and best practices.
  • Establish scalable product processes for a growing company.
  • Navigate ambiguity and bring structured thinking to complex problems.
• Values & Working Style
  • Ownership mindset – you take responsibility for building and improving systems that enable people and teams to perform at their best.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-moving startup environment.
  • Strong collaborator who partners effectively with executives, managers, and cross-functional teams.
  • Pragmatic and impact-driven, focused on building solutions that scale with the organization.

Why This Role Matters Now

Deep Origin is entering a phase where our scientific platform, engineering organization, and commercial capabilities must scale simultaneously. Building a leadership infrastructure that can support this growth is critical.

VP of Product will play a critical role in defining and executing our product strategy. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, data science, and business development, to drive product innovation and deliver exceptional solutions to our customers.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the future of health, longevity, and our ability to simulate life.
• Competitive compensation package with meaningful equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Remote-friendly culture with optional onsite work.
• Annual team gatherings and company events.
• Free lunch, snacks, beverages, and onsite gym access (for in-office employees).