ABOUT iTraX™

iTraX™ is our flagship software solution designed specifically to streamline and optimise the scientific research process, enhancing collaboration and efficiency across drug discovery workflows.

It supports teams in managing complex R&D workflows within drug discovery and development, allowing seamless integration and visibility of outsourced tasks, improving decision-making, and accelerating project timelines.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Owner to strategically lead and manage the continued development of iTraX™. This senior position offers an exciting opportunity to significantly influence global drug discovery practices by enhancing our leading workflow management platform tailored to different R&D applications.

Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including customers, developers, application scientists, QA, and sales, you will define, prioritise, and deliver product features and strategy that meet market demands and customer expectations.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Creative Freedom
Influence the design and strategic direction of the product.

Growth Opportunities
Access to professional development programs and clear career progression paths.

Collaborative Culture
Work with a talented, friendly team where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

Work-Life Balance
Enjoy flexibility with remote work options alongside core office days.

REPORTING TO

Chief Technical Officer

EMPLOYMENT

Full Time. 25 days annual leave.

SALARY RANGE

Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package, dependent on your suitability and level of experience.

LOCATION

Remote (with occasional onsite visit) or office based at:
The Glasshouse, Alderley Park, Nether Alderley, SK10 4ZE, UK.

ABOUT ELIXIR SOFTWARE

At Elixir Software Ltd., our vision is to enhance R&D project delivery through improved team collaboration. Founded in 2012 and based in the Alderley Park Glasshouse (Cheshire, UK), we developed iTraX™, an innovative workflow management tool setting a new industry standard for project delivery.

As a Software as a Service (SaaS) company hosted on AWS, we are committed to driving advancements in scientific workflow management.

APPLICATIONS

Please apply directly on email via the button below. Submit your CV and a covering letter highlighting your relevant experience and suitability for this role.

Note: by applying for this role your details will be submitted to Elixir Software Ltd. Our Privacy Information Terms explain how we will use your information.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Product Strategy & Vision

Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy for iTraX™, aligning with Elixir Software’s objectives and market trends.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Engage with customers and internal teams to gather insights, ensuring the product roadmap reflects user needs and business goals and that customers are well supported.

Backlog Management

Prioritise and maintain the product backlog to agreed timescales, balancing business value, technical feasibility, and resource capacity.

Agile Leadership

Help foster a culture of continuous improvement, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Feature Definition

Translate high-level concepts into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring clarity for development teams.

Quality Assurance

Collaborate with QA to uphold high product quality standards, participating in testing and validation processes.

Market Analysis

Conduct market research for industry trends and competitor analysis to inform product direction, any product gaps and identify innovation opportunities.

Documentation & Training

Work with application scientists to create engaging materials such as presentations, white papers, and videos showcasing iTraX™ capabilities in solving drug discovery challenges.

RFI & Security Audit

Work with senior leaders, developers and application scientists to complete RFI and security audit requests.

Travel

Participate in international travel for customer visits, conferences, and collaboration purposes.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Essential Knowledge

• Significant knowledge of drug discovery processes and of the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Previous experience in a similar senior strategic product role(s), preferably with B2B enterprise cloud/SaaS products.
• Thorough knowledge of software development practices and agile methodologies.
• Experience in informing Go-To-Market strategy.

Technical Skills

• Advanced prioritisation and resource-balancing capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders
• Expert presentation skills, comfortable engaging diverse audiences both in-person and remotely.
• Advanced teamwork and self-motivation capabilities.

Experience

• At least 5 years of proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role within software or life sciences industries.

Desirable Knowledge & Skills

• Formal Product Management qualification or certification.
• Experience drafting and responding to RFIs and security questionnaires.
• Experience with iTraX™ or equivalent scientific, cloud, workflow management or informatics platforms.
• Degree in Life Sciences or related discipline.
  

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Full understanding of iTraX™ capabilities and applying this to customer workflow requirements.

REPORTING TO

Senior Application Scientist

EMPLOYMENT

Full Time. 25 days annual leave.

SALARY RANGE

Dependent on the suitability and level of experience of the candidate.

LOCATION

Hybrid remote working, with office based in:
The Glasshouse, Alderley Park, UK.

ABOUT ELIXIR SOFTWARE

Elixir Software develop and provide workflow software solutions to the global pharmaceutical, agrochemical and biotechnology sector.

Due to business growth, this newly created position offers an opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join a collaborative, friendly and interactive team, while personally contributing to the future growth of the company.

APPLICATIONS

Please apply directly on email via the button below:

Note: by applying for this role your details will be submitted to Elixir Software Ltd. Our Privacy Information Terms explain how we will use your information.

REQUIREMENTS

• Scientific Degree
• Problem Solving
• Industry experience
• Understanding of iTraX™
• Organised and attention to detail
• Excellent written, oral and listening skills
• Excellent communicator
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Trustworthy and confidential
• Software configuration skills
• Customer support experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstration of iTraX™ to potential clients
• Maintenance and set up of iTraX™ demonstration instances
• Understanding and interpreting customer needs
• Configuration of iTraX™ to customer needs - pre and post sales
• Communicating client needs to Elixir development team
• Contribute to response to customer support questions
• Technical document - SOP’s release notes, training material
• Case studies, marketing content
• Contribute to competitive analysis
• Contribute to customer satisfaction
• Attendance at and representation of Elixir at scientific conferences and exhibitions
• Contribute to and help to deliver the Elixir marketing and Go To Market strategy

Are you a talented Full Stack Developer with a passion for crafting engaging, user-friendly interfaces? As a leader in cloud-based drug discovery workflow solutions, Elixir Software is looking for a skilled Mid-Level Full Stack Developer to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll help shape the future of scientific software by building intuitive, high-performance web applications used by customers worldwide.

THE ROLE

As a Full Stack Developer at Elixir, you’ll develop and maintain both front-end and back-end components of our iTraX toolkit technology. Your focus will be on creating visually appealing interfaces with React, while also contributing to our Python (Django) backend. You’ll work closely with design, product, and backend teams to ensure our applications deliver exceptional user experiences, performance, and reliability.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Creative Freedom
Have a direct impact on the design and direction of user-facing features and interfaces.

Growth Opportunities
Expand your expertise in full-stack development, with the potential to specialize further in areas like front-end or UI/UX.

Collaborative Culture
Work with a talented, friendly team where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

Work-Life Balance
Enjoy flexibility with remote work options alongside core office days.

EMPLOYMENT

Full Time. 25 days annual leave.

SALARY RANGE

Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package, dependent on your suitability and level of experience.

LOCATION

Hybrid remote working, with office based in:
The Glasshouse, Alderley Park, Nether Alderley, SK10 4ZE, UK.

ABOUT ELIXIR SOFTWARE

Elixir Software develop and provide workflow software solutions to the global pharmaceutical, agrochemical and biotechnology sector.

Due to business growth, this newly created position offers an opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join a collaborative, friendly and interactive team, while personally contributing to the future growth of the company.

APPLICATIONS

Please apply directly on email via the button below:

Note: by applying for this role your details will be submitted to Elixir Software Ltd. Our Privacy Information Terms explain how we will use your information.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Collaborate & Innovate
Partner with the design and product teams to translate user needs and business requirements into seamless, modern front-end experiences using React and ES6+ JavaScript.

Build & Maintain
Develop clean, efficient, and scalable React components that ensure a smooth user experience across devices.

Integrate Systems
Work closely with backend developers to design and integrate robust RESTful APIs with the front end.

End-to-End Development
Participate in the full development lifecycle from ideation and prototyping to deployment and continuous iteration.

Enhance User Experience
Contribute to product design and usability discussions to keep user experience at the forefront of development.

Optimize Performance
Ensure applications are optimized for speed and efficiency without sacrificing design integrity.

Customize Solutions
Create customer-specific business rules in Python (Django) to empower our workflow architecture team to tailor the iTraX™ toolkit for individual client requirements.

Team Engagement
Take part in code reviews, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative problem-solving initiatives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Experience

At least 1-2 years of experience working in a full-stack development role, with a focus on front-end development using React.

Technical Skills

Strong experience with React and modern JavaScript (ES6+).

Proficiency in Python and Django for building scalable back-end services.

Familiarity with RESTful APIs for front-end and back-end integration.

Solid understanding of responsive design, UI/UX best practices, HTML5, CSS3, and CSS preprocessors (e.g., Sass, LESS)

Experience using version control systems (Git) and modern development tools

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent commercial experience.

Passion for UX/UI

A keen eye for detail and a drive to create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.