Richard Ronan
Oxford,Oxfordshire
Summary
Experienced Director of Technical Product Management with a strong background in biotechnology and life sciences. Proven expertise in product lifecycle management, release planning, roadmap development, backlog prioritization, and feature specification. Adept at driving innovation and delivering customer-focused solutions in Agile environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director Technical Product Management
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
11.2016 - 01.2025
- Defined customer use cases and user stories to drive continuous software improvement
- Owned product roadmaps and lifecycles, prioritizing development features based on customer and application needs
- Managed product releases and upgrades, ensuring thorough QA testing and stakeholder training
- Authored specifications and user stories for new and existing features
- Conducted regular reviews with technical support to address bugs and prioritize resolutions
- Contributed to ISO9001 accreditation and advanced processes for ISO13485 and IEC62304
- Prepared regulatory documentation, for MHRA and FDA emergency use authorization
- Managed a team of Technical Product Managers
Technical Applications Specialist (TAS)
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Assisted users with experimental design, software troubleshooting, and data analysis
- Delivered training to TAS team and ensured processes set up to aid knowledge-sharing
- Engaged with customers at conferences, demonstrating system capabilities
- Logged and tracked customer cases using CRM and escalated issues as needed
Scientist 1–5 / Integration Manager
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
10.2006 - 01.2014
- Advanced through multiple scientific roles, gaining expertise in electrophysiology, molecular biology, and data analysis
- Conducted research on pore/enzyme mutants, sample preparation methods, and hardware/software integration
- Developed in-house tools and workflows, supporting cross-departmental collaboration
- Basic Python programming to support internal projects and data analysis
Forensic DNA Analyst
Orchid Cellmark
Abingdon
06.2005 - 10.2006
- Performed DNA extraction, quantification, and analysis for law enforcement agencies
- Operated and maintained ABI 3100 Genetic Analyser for STR profiling
- Processed and verified results for the National DNA Database (NDNAD)
Education
MSc - Molecular Biology
Staffordshire University
09.2010 - 09.2017
BSc - Environmental and Biological Chemistry
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford 09.1999 - 06.2005
High School Education - 4 A-levels: Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, General Studies. 10 GCSEs: A-C, including English, Mathematics, and Science.
The Ridings High School / The Hurst Community School
Bristol06.1998
Skills
- Product Management & Ownership
- Product lifecycle management
- Roadmap & Backlog Management
- Proficient in multiple tools including JIRA, AHA! and ProductBoard
- Regulatory Compliance & Documentation (ISO9001, ISO13485, IEC62304)
- In-Depth Biotechnology & Genomics knowledge
- Stakeholder Communication & Presentation
- Attention to Detail & Methodical Problem-Solving
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Director Technical Product Management
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
11.2016 - 01.2025
Technical Applications Specialist (TAS)
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
01.2014 - 11.2016
MSc - Molecular Biology
Staffordshire University
09.2010 - 09.2017
Scientist 1–5 / Integration Manager
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
10.2006 - 01.2014
Forensic DNA Analyst
Orchid Cellmark
06.2005 - 10.2006
BSc - Environmental and Biological Chemistry
Oxford Brookes University
09.1999 - 06.2005
High School Education - 4 A-levels: Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, General Studies. 10 GCSEs: A-C, including English, Mathematics, and Science.
The Ridings High School / The Hurst Community School
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