Product Manager

About EIT:

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems.

EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.

Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world’s most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and artificial intelligence & robotics. 

EIT is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT’s current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars.

EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges.

EIT is seeking a Product Manager to join the Applied ML team at Ellison Institute of Technology, as we set up our Data Science and Engineering organization and begin the journey of enabling various programmes and opportunities within EIT through the use of artificial intelligence.

The ideal candidate would:

• Be excited about building AI products to accelerate the discovery of new scientific breakthroughs and/ or to accelerate the translation of existing science to real world impact.

• Want to work in a dynamic, growing, mission-driven environment where there is ambiguity and a bias to action

• Enjoy leading, interfacing with and working in an engaged and excited cross functional team bringing together disparate technical and domain expertise to a single purpose/ vision

This person would interface directly with our Product Leadership, as well as number of technical (e.g., Data Science, ML Ops), business and operational leads (within the programmes) and own the product strategy, feature definition, and development timelines for products that support programme or Applied ML objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and shepherd holistic Applied AI/ML product strategy and delivery in alignment with broader programme, business or research priorities including:

• Working with programme business leads to identify opportunities for applied AI/ML product and set the product vision and strategy in alignment with the programme mission
• Act as a link between technical team (e.g., data scientists, data engineers) and the business and programme leads to support the translation of scientific/ business needs into technical product requirements
• Manage the development and launch of new products and updates to existing products to ensure alignment with customer, business and program needs
• Act as the ‘voice of the consumer’ in day-to-day working interactions within the Tech team, to ensure technical outputs are relevant and tailored to the specific problem

• Synthesise information and present strategy, progress, issues and solutions to Applied ML leads, programme CEO, executive team and other stakeholders as needed

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience and familiarity with scientific exploration/ concepts (particularly in areas of interest: Healthcare, Chemicals/ Materials, AgTech, ClimateTech, Energy, GeoTech, FinTech) and the ability to get technically deep in new scientific areas

• Experience delivering software/ AI solutions (particularly in areas of interest: Healthcare, Chemicals/ Materials, Energy, AgTech, ClimateTech, GeoTech, FinTech)

• Strong interpersonal skills, including handling technical and academic stakeholders alongside business and corporate stakeholders

• Ability to collaborate across a team with diverse skill sets and prior experience, including clear communication of your priorities and insights

• Confidence defining next steps and owning actions in a dynamic, growing start-up environment, where there will be ambiguity alongside a bias to action

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent attention to detail

• High standard of written and verbal communication

We offer the following benefits:

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Hospital Cash Plan

Therapy Services

Perk Box

Electric Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Terms of Appointment:

You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.

You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.

During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.