Product Owner- 12-Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Stevenage or London(3 Day Onsite)

Product Owner- 12-Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Stevanage or London (3 Day Onsite)

Contracting role based in Stevenage or London (Hybrid, 2-3 days in office) for a 12-month engagement. We are looking for a seasoned Product Owner with strong experience in pharmaceutical or other highly regulated environments, responsible for defining product vision and roadmap, translating complex scientific and manufacturing workflows into clear requirements, and ensuring all product increments meet GxP, data integrity, and validation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap aligned with pharma business goals and regulatory timelines
• Own and prioritise the product backlog, balancing business value, scientific needs, regulatory requirements, and technical debt
• Ensure all product capabilities meet relevant compliance standards including GxP, ALCOA+, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 11
• Translate complex scientific, clinical, or manufacturing workflows into actionable user stories with clear acceptance criteria
• Collaborate with engineering, data, QA, design, and business SMEs to deliver validated and compliant product increments

Key Skills Required

• Proven experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated industries
• Strong understanding of GxP regulations including 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and data integrity principles (ALCOA+)
• Hands-on experience supporting Computer System Validation (CSV)/Computer Software Assurance (CSA) processes, validation documentation, and audit readiness
• Solid working knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) with experience leading Agile ceremonies
• Product management certifications (CSPO, PSPO, or SAFe PO/PM) - preferred
• Familiarity with FAIR data principles, data governance frameworks, and digital transformation in life sciences - advantageous

Contract Details

• Duration: 12 months
• Day Rate: £475 per day
• Determination: Inside IR35
• Location: Hybrid - Stevanage (3 day onsite per week)
• Start Date: ASAP