How I fell in love with product management

After completing my PhD, I realized I desired a change from the academic path. Transitioning from solo work as a PhD student to a collaborative team dynamic was appealing.

I found a fulfilling role at Roche’s medical department, where I honed my teamwork skills, improved communication, and positively impacted patients, doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. Being there during the company’s transition to an agile organization was very educational.

After five years, having taken on various roles and having trained several colleagues, I felt a stagnation in growth. I aspired to delve into project-based work, preferably within a smaller company, with a focus on technology and software development, recognizing its promising future.

Finding a position as a product manager at a biotech software firm marked a turning point. Contrary to my initial expectations of exhaustion during onboarding, I found myself invigorated and happy. Engaging in diverse projects, leading teams, and contributing to the development of the SaaS platform alongside talented colleagues brought me immense satisfaction. It felt like the role was made for me and fit me like a glove.

Moving forward, I’m driven to continue expanding my expertise, making meaningful contributions to the medical and agricultural biotech sectors, and leaving a positive impact on the world.