AI Product Owner in Life Sciences

GenAIz; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company in Montreal is seeking an experienced AI Product Owner in Life Sciences. This position involves defining product goals, securing funding, and making high-level decisions that drive product success. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience managing complex software projects and possess excellent communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible remote work arrangements, and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology projects

Flexible remote work arrangement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing complex software development projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define clear product goals and objectives aligned with business strategies.
• Secure necessary financial resources and budget for the product.
• Make high-level decisions impacting project's direction and scope.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of AI/ML concepts

Tools

Jira

Job description

Job Title: AI Product Owner in Life Sciences

Company: GenAIz

Location: Montreal, Quebec (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-time

About Us

GenAIz is a cutting-edge technology company specializing in developing solutions for the Life Sciences industry. We're looking for an experienced and skilled AI Product Owner to join our team and help lead the success of our products.

Job Description

We're seeking a seasoned professional with hands‑on experience in defining product objectives, securing funding and resources, and driving product success. As our ideal candidate, you'll be responsible for:

• Defining clear product goals and objectives that align with broader organizational or business strategies and priorities
• Securing the necessary financial resources and budget for the product
• Approving project scope and requirements to ensure alignment with business needs
• Supporting the project manager in resolving issues, removing obstacles, and making key decisions
• Making high‑level decisions that impact the project's direction, scope, or budget
• Championing the project by facilitating buy‑in and support from senior management and other key stakeholders

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in managing complex software development projects (Agile or Waterfall methodologies)
• Strong understanding of project management principles, best practices, and industry standards (PMP, Scrum Master)
• Experience with project management tools and technologies (Jira, ...)
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles, including design, development, testing, and deployment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of industry‑specific regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., GxP, HIPAA) for projects targeting CROs and Pharmas
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and their applications in Life Sciences
• Experience with AI/ML project planning, execution, and delivery

Nice to Have

• Certification in Agile or Scrum methodologies (CSPO, CSM)
• Experience with DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
• Familiarity with project management frameworks and standards (Kanban, Lean)
• Knowledge of deep learning architectures and neural networks
• Experience with AI/ML model deployment and maintenance

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technology projects in the Life Sciences industry
• Flexible remote work arrangement with occasional travel to Montreal or surrounding areas
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

GenAIz is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only selected candidates will be contacted.