Nuclera is a venture-backed biotech company headquartered in Cambridge, UK with significant operations in Boston, USA. Nuclera’s mission is to accelerate discovery by enabling rapid, easy access to functional proteins essential for drug discovery research. Our eProtein Discovery benchtop system accelerates protein expression and purification optimization in research labs.Nuclera is seeking a strategic, hands-on Associate Director of Product Strategy - Antibody Applications to own the antibody applications roadmap on our eProtein Discovery system. This high-impact role will drive adoption among antibody discovery and reagent developers by translating market needs into differentiated product strategy, offerings, and go-to-market plans. You’ll serve as the antibody domain expert within the product organization—partnering closely with R&D, commercial, and customer-facing teams to accelerate growth in this core application area.The ideal candidate will be a seasoned antibody scientist with proven commercial experience—deeply familiar with the pain points, challenges, and opportunities in antibody discovery workflows. They will be skilled at translating deep domain knowledge and voice-of-customer insights into compelling product strategies that drive adoption and success of Nuclera’s eProtein Discovery System.This role requires approximately 20% travel, including domestic and international trips, to attend customer meetings, industry events, and visits to UK office as needed.About the role:Product Strategy & RoadmapDefine and drive the antibody application strategy, identifying key workflows and unmet customer needsDevelop a sequenced roadmap to guide productization of antibody-relevant workflowsChampion market-fit, pricing models, and routes to scale adoptionGo-to-Market & CommercializationCollaborate with commercial and marketing teams to launch and scale antibody-focused solutionsSupport market messaging, product positioning, and customer segmentationEnable pilot-to-revenue transition through collaborations, validated use cases and scalable offeringsCustomer & Market InsightsLead rigorous, ongoing market research and VOC programs (surveys, in-depth interviews, advisory boards) to surface unmet needs in protein science. Translate these insights into prioritized feature investments and clear business cases that inform the product roadmap.Spend significant time in the field with customers to understand pain points and validate fitDistil voice-of-customer insights into clear product needs and roadmap clarityTrack competitive landscape to ensure differentiation and sharpen value propositionCross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder ManagementServe as the senior liaison between external stakeholders (customers, KOLs, sales, marketing) and internal teams (R&D, operations, quality, finance).Champion product requirements, secure executive buy-in, and ensure transparent communication on priorities, timelines, and metrics.Support onboarding, training, and internal enablement for antibody use casesContribute to strategic planning and resource prioritization for antibody and adjacent applicationsCultivate Strategic Partnerships with Thought LeadersBuild and steer high-impact relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), academic and industry collaborators, and channel partners—co-developing new applications and pioneering use cases that expand and differentiate our eProtein Discovery platformQualifications10+ years of experience in product strategy, product management, or application development in the antibody discovery or life sciences tools spaceAdvanced degree (PhD, MS) in related field requiredExtensive knowledge of recombinant antibodies and downstream usesProven track record building roadmaps, aligning cross-functional teams, and launching successful solutionsSignificant experience with customer engagement, market validation, and commercial translationAbility to think both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, startup environmentWhat we offerIn addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits including:Company bonus scheme of 5%Life insurancePrivate medical insurance and cash plan25 days' annual leave + Bank HolidaysEnhanced employer's pension contributionsEnhanced maternity and paternity LeaveInvestment in professional development and learningAccess to amenities on Vision Park and in HistonFresh fruit, tea, coffee, and snacks in the officeOrganised team events #J-18808-Ljbffr