Principal Technical Product Manager, Catalysis
Core
Own the end-to-end product strategy and roadmap for the Catalysis vertical within an AI-driven materials discovery platform, bridging government R&D deliverables with commercial product expansion.
Role type
Principal Technical Product Manager (Catalysis)
Builds
AI simulation platform for catalyst discovery and optimization
Domain
Materials science, catalysis, chemical engineering, AI/ML
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Product management (5+ years), Materials science/Catalysis/Chemical Engineering domain expertise, AI/ML-driven scientific software shipping, Commercial strategy & pricing, Stakeholder management (scientists & industrial partners), Ambiguity navigation (via careerplan.io/jobs/ce5671a0-cc92-435b-95ee-6be37d9bba1f-principal-technical-product-manager-catalysis-at-sandboxaq)
Preferred skills
Experience in refining/petrochemical/emissions control/energy-transition markets, Computational chemistry workflows (DFT, molecular dynamics), Semiconductor process chemistry
Technologies
AI/ML, DFT, Molecular dynamics, Microkinetic modelling
Responsibilities
Define product requirements and roadmap for catalysis simulation; Translate scientific objectives into commercial value propositions; Manage strategic partner relationships with OEMs and chemical producers; Quantify customer value (yield, selectivity, efficiency); Drive build-vs-buy decisions for scientific engines; Track KPIs for model accuracy and revenue growth.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic ownership
