General Manager, AI Business Unit

A World-Changing Company at Lifebit

At Lifebit, we're driven by the mission to make sensitive patient data securely accessible for biomedical researchers, and to enable complex AI-driven analysis in a simple, intuitive, and reproducible way. We empower leading institutions & researchers worldwide through our pioneering federated platform for population-scale health and life sciences, which uniquely enables secure cross-institution data discovery & analysis while keeping sensitive health data securely in place. Our Federated AI Platform is trusted by the world’s largest precision medicine programmes, health systems, global pharma, CROs, academic institutions, and biobanks, spanning the UK, Europe, US, Canada, Japan, Singapore, and more. 

As we scale past our Series B phase, we are expanding our organization to meet the rapidly growing demand of a global market. Join us if you're inspired to tackle a mission that matters and want to lead the next generation of AI-based biomedical research solutions.

The Role

Lifebit is launching a new AI product line and is hiring a General Manager to build and run it as a standalone business unit, with tight product integration into our existing federated data & analytics platform. This is a zero-to-one commercial leadership role with full ownership of the unit's product and commercial outcomes. You will define the go-to-market strategy, set pricing, build the supporting team and take the product to enterprise customers in healthcare and life sciences.

Your Responsibilities

• Own product sales, marketing and pricing for the business unit, including the teams supporting each function
• Own the unit's commercial and product outcomes, carrying a revenue target and a product uptake target
• Define and execute the go-to-market strategy for a new enterprise AI product line
• Recruit, structure and lead the business unit team
• Set the commercial operating cadence: pipeline management, forecasting and deal governance
• Work with engineering and product leadership to align the roadmap with commercial demand
• Report directly to the CEO on business unit performance

What You Bring to the Table

• 10+ years of experience, including direct ownership of commercial targets in healthcare or life sciences software
• Launched products from zero to one and scaled them commercially
• Closed enterprise deals in excess of $300k
• Built and managed a commercial team and product-led growth strategies
• Ability to operate with high autonomy in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Biomedical research acumen: Experience in genetics, biomedical research, or Bioinformatics is a significant plus, but a passion for the field is essential.

What We Offer

Lifebit is synonymous with a dynamic work culture that encourages both personal and professional growth. Our mission-driven organization is dedicated to making a significant impact in science and healthcare. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Compensation: Competitive salary, performance-based bonus and equity.
• AI Upskilling: Use up to £10,000 and 10 dedicated days per year for qualified AI-related professional development (AI certification, LLM workshop, or AI bootcamp).
• Professional Development & Wellbeing: An annual personal development budget of £1,000 for conferences, training, certifications and personal wellbeing.
• Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere in the UK with a home-office stipend. In accordance with 2026 UK employment reforms, we provide Day One access to paternity and unpaid parental leave. 
• Flexible Working: Receive 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and flexible hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance. 
• Extra Time Off for parents: Two additional days of annual leave to support your family.
• Diverse Team: Join an international and diverse team passionate about transforming healthcare through data.
• Deep Technology & Science: Get exposure to problems and applications in the cloud, data analysis, ML, life sciences, and big data fields.

Join us at Lifebit for a career that promises to be your next significant venture, dedicated to advancing the scientific and healthcare fields. Don't miss the chance to be part of our mission!

Life at Lifebit

Lifebit is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees can flourish, valuing individual strengths, skills, and passions. We prioritize health and well-being, offering comprehensive benefits and support. Our fully remote model is built on trust and asynchronous communication, utilizing virtual workshops and occasional off-sites to maximize creativity and innovation.

Lifebit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. In compliance with the UK Employment Rights Act and Fair Work Agency guidelines, we ensure transparent pay structures and robust data privacy for all staff. 

Compliance & Eligibility

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. This role is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check given the sensitive nature of the medical data platforms we manage.

Join us in reshaping the future of data analysis and technology integration.

Location

Remote in London (flexible for exceptional candidates in the United Kingdom)