Director, AI & Data Product Management

Role Summary

Director of AI and Data Product Management to lead the development and lifecycle of AI and data products that transform R&D operations and decision-making. Defines and executes product strategy for AI and data solutions across R&D and the AI Center of Excellence (CoE), ensuring alignment with scientific goals, regulatory requirements, and enterprise digital strategy. Leads a team of product managers and data scientists, collaborating with analysts, engineers, domain experts, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful, scalable, and compliant AI and data products. Reports to the Director, Strategic Product Delivery to drive large, complex, strategic initiatives tied to R&D’s goals.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI and data products within R&D and AI CoE.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of AI/data product managers and data scientists.
• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and customer-centricity.
• Align product strategy with scientific and business priorities in partnership with R&D, Digital, and AI CoE leaders.
• Collaborate with Portfolio & Operations and Strategic Delivery teams to connect portfolio, program, product, and agile best practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in product management, including 3+ years focused on AI, data, or analytics products.
• Proven success delivering AI/data products in complex, regulated environments (life sciences or healthcare preferred).
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, data platforms, and scientific workflows.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with agile methodologies and cross-functional team leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Additional Requirements

• Occasional business travel required.
• Work Location Assignment: Hybrid; on-site 2-3x/week or as needed by the business.