We are looking for a bright
VP of Product - Life Sciences
to join our
Life Science
team based in
Louvain-la-Neuve .
Who We Are N‑SIDE is a world leader in increasing the efficiency of life sciences and energy industries by providing software and services that optimize the use of natural resources, facilitating the transition to a more sustainable world.
To achieve this, N‑SIDE leverages its deep industry knowledge, technical expertise, and understanding of applied mathematics to help global pharmaceutical and energy companies anticipate, adapt, and optimize their decisions.
In Life Sciences, we use innovative technologies to streamline the supply chain of hundreds of clinical trials around the world, leading to waste reduction, faster commercialization of new treatments (such as Covid‑19 or cancer drugs), and reduction in patient risks.
We bring hope to patients and to our planet!
We work with top 10 pharmaceutical companies in the world such as AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim or Sanofi.
About the Role As the Vice President of Product - Life Sciences at N‑SIDE, you will define and drive the
global product vision, product strategy and execution
across our Life Sciences portfolio of
software and services .
Reporting directly to the Managing Director Life Sciences, you will play a pivotal role in shaping N‑SIDE’s strategic direction and ensuring our products deliver measurable value to customers and sustainable growth for the company.
You will own strategic decisions around product vision, investment prioritization, and roadmap execution.
You will lead and develop a high‑performing team of Product Managers, collaborating closely with them to empower innovation and execution excellence, and fostering a culture of customer‑centricity.
Acting at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and market insight, you will ensure that our products remain differentiated, scalable, and positioned for long‑term success.
What you’ll do
Define and own the Life Sciences product strategy and roadmap, aligned with N‑SIDE’s growth objectives.
Translate business goals, customer needs, and market dynamics into clear priorities and outcomes.
Drive differentiation through innovation that balances technical feasibility, business impact, and user experience.
Lead the product organization
Build, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing team of Product Managers, creating a culture of customer‑centricity, collaboration, and accountability.
Develop the team’s capability to operate across product discovery, delivery, and lifecycle management.
Set clear expectations for ownership, execution, and impact.
Drive business and customer value
Ensure monetization and go‑to‑market strategies are integral to product planning.
Partner with Engineering, Professional Services, Marketing, Sales, and Strategic Account teams to deliver seamless execution and measurable results.
Engage directly with clients to understand emerging needs, validate value, and shape the product roadmap.
Measure and scale impact
Define and track product KPIs, ensuring decisions are grounded in data and deliver customer outcomes.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement through experimentation, learning, and iteration.
Represent N‑SIDE’s product vision externally: at client forums, industry conferences, and thought‑leadership platforms.
About you You are an innovative and visionary product leader who combines deep business insights with strong technical expertise, driving product excellence and market distinction.
Your leadership style fosters unity and alignment around a shared vision, creating a cohesive and results‑driven environment.
Product Ecosystem and Portfolio Management
You have successfully led a portfolio of interconnected software solutions supported by services, creating an integrated ecosystem rather than standalone products.
You ensure alignment across internal solutions and external integrations, driving business success through a unified product strategy, robust execution, and effective change management across customer environments.
Product Growth & Market Success
You have a proven track record of successful product launches and of scaling SaaS products, preferably within the Life Sciences sector.
You integrate monetization strategies into product design and decision‑making to drive sustainable growth and long‑term value.
Technical & Analytical Excellence
You demonstrate technical fluency, with a solid grasp of software development processes (e.g., agile methodologies, design principles) and an ability to communicate effectively with engineering teams.
You apply a data‑driven approach to identify trends, guide strategic choices, and continuously improve the product experience.
You embrace change and emerging technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), leveraging them to transform products, enhance customer value, and continuously evolve strategies in response to market dynamics and user feedback.
Experience managing a Customer Product Feedback/Experience Platform is a plus.
Leadership & Collaboration
You inspire cross‑functional teams, align stakeholders, and collaborate closely with Product Managers to ensure execution excellence.
You lead with empathy, resilience, creativity, and integrity, using these strengths to motivate and guide teams effectively.
You are proactive and solution‑oriented, removing roadblocks and fostering a culture of accountability and results.
Logistics Start date: Jan 2026 Travel: 10%
Our offer What’s important for us is that you grow and learn, because we care about you, which is N‑SIDE’s hallmark.
You will be part of a fun and flexible work environment in which creativity, freedom, and initiative are rewarded.
You will join a diverse team of over 200 passionate engineers, computer scientists, and business experts from 30+ different nationalities, with 25% holding PhDs.
Together, we are committed to making a meaningful impact toward a more sustainable future.
N‑SIDE offers a great compensation package, which includes a company car and a full range of benefits which can be personalised thanks to our Flex Income Plan.
All candidates will be treated equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
N‑SIDE will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
We are headquartered in Belgium with offices in the USA and Japan.
The company is certified B Corporation, Best Managed Company by Deloitte Belgium, and ISO 27001.
Motivated to join our team? We are looking forward to receiving your application!
We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data, including any information which allows us to identify you as an individual person.
N‑SIDE uses the applicant’s personal data in a fair and lawful manner.
N‑SIDE collects and processes personal data in accordance with the privacy statement available in the privacy policy.
Personal information (applicant data) submitted by an applicant will only be used by N‑SIDE to ensure an effective recruitment process and will be used for recruitment purposes only.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Product Management and Marketing
Industries
Software Development
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