Product Manager

Job Summary:

Contributes to the design, development, and implementation of features and workflows within an online research platform used to conduct and manage clinical and cognitive research studies. Identifies and evaluates opportunities to enhance platform functionality based on feedback from researchers, study teams, and participants, and translates these needs into product requirements and actionable development tasks. Coordinates with interdisciplinary teams, including developers, researchers, and external collaborators, to support the full product lifecycle from scoping through deployment and iteration. Applies strong project management and organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent studies, development efforts, and competing priorities across contracts. Leads and facilitates technical discussions, contributes to documentation, and supports user training to ensure effective adoption and use of platform technologies. Utilizes platform metrics and reporting to inform decision-making, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Contributes to the deployment, maintenance, and integration of other applications beyond the online research platform.

Department Overview:

Neuroscape, a division within the UCSF Department of Neurology and part of the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, is a pioneering translational neuroscience center dedicated to advancing brain health through technology innovation, scientific discovery, and clinical impact. Neuroscape brings together neuroscientists, neurologists, psychiatrists, engineers, game designers, and data scientists to develop and rigorously test scalable digital therapeutics, neurotechnology platforms, and precision medicine approaches designed to improve cognitive function and mental health across the lifespan.

Embedded within the Department of Neurology at UCSF - a global leader in patient care, neuroscience research, and education - Neuroscape is uniquely positioned to bridge cutting-edge research with real-world clinical applications. The division’s collaborative and interdisciplinary environment supports innovation at the intersection of neuroscience, technology, and medicine, with a strong emphasis on translating discoveries into accessible interventions that improve lives locally and globally.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, cognitive science or a related field and one year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of one-year of experience required

Demonstrated ability to identify and prioritize key issues critical to organizational needs and the successful development and delivery of features, fixes, and enhancements within an online research platform.

Ability to research, collect, and analyze targeted information to use in determining product

options or alternatives.

Proficient organization and project management skills to manage multiple concurrent studies,

development tasks, and platform initiatives, including prioritizing competing requests across

multiple study teams and contracts.

Proficient oral communication skills to effectively convey and explain information.

Proficient written communication skills to draft clear, concise documentation, reports, and specifications.

Demonstrated ability to lead, build consensus, and promote effective exchange of information across interdisciplinary teams, including study teams and internal and external constituencies.

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software.

Ability to translate participant, study team, and other stakeholder needs into product requirements and actionable tasks understood by development teams.

Ability to manage product development workflows across the full product lifecycle, including scoping, development, QA testing, deployment, and iteration.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced coursework or training in data analysis, product management, or digital health

Experience supporting or managing digital platforms at scale (e.g., multi-study and multi-user systems).

Proficient knowledge of product development concepts, practices, standards, processes, and project management tools (e.g., Asana, ClickUp, Plane, or similar platforms).

Working knowledge of web-based platforms, cloud services, and data collection tools (e.g., AWS, Firebase, Qualtrics) and their applications to research workflows

Leads coordination and launch of international collaborations and multiple studies.

Has at least 10+ years of clinical research trial experience

Experience with IRB protocols and regulatory processes in clinical or research environments.

Can conjoin study-centric needs from a technical point of view with practical delivery requirements needed for an online clinical trial research.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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