Associate Director, AI Product Management

ES06 (FCRS = ES006) Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.; Sabadell; Hybrid; EUR 64,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition

Hybrid working options

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Job summary

Novartis is seeking an Associate Director, AI Product Manager in Barcelona to lead AI-powered product development and lifecycle management. You will align product vision with business goals, work with cross-functional teams, and drive data-driven decisions while considering ethics in AI deployment.

You'll have 5+ years in life sciences, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), excellent English, and strong stakeholder management to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education minimum: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Languages: Excellent English required (oral & written).
• Experience/Professional requirement: 5+ years in life science sector and desirable previous experience in a product management role.
• Strong stakeholder management, process design, and value realization capabilities.
• Experience supporting product strategy, development, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support product management of one or more products depending on scale and complexity
• Coordinate the development, launch, and continuous improvement of AI-powered products in collaboration with business owners and cross-functional teams
• Translate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with user needs and business objectives
• Manage the assigned product lifecycle, including MVP development, scaling, and continuous refinement through data-driven decision-making (technical, adoption and value metrics)
• Track product budget and resource allocation to maximize ROI and impact, while maintaining stakeholder engagement and prioritizing feature development
• Collaborate with DDIT and external parties to ensure seamless product delivery and transition to the maintenance phase

Skills

Product management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

AI product strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Engineering/Business)

Master's degree (desirable)

Job description

Salary Range: €63,800.00 - €118,400.00 Band Level 5

Location: Barcelona #LI-Hybrid

The Associate Director, AI Product Manager supports the development, launch, and continuous improvement of AI-powered products, ensuring they align with user needs and business objectives. This role involves working in tandem with Line Function(s) Product Owner(s) (i.e. product leader in the beneficiary Line Function) and a team to translate product vision & strategy, manage the product lifecycle, motivate the product team & support product success through data-driven decision-making and ethical considerations in AI deployment. Hallmark of the role is the ability to navigate complexity and uncertainty, maintaining a strategic bias towards decisive action. This role requires continuously scanning the external environment, challenging team approaches, and making swift, informed decisions that contribute to realization of the product value proposition.

Responsibilities:

• Support product management of one or more products depending on scale and complexity
• Coordinate the development, launch, and continuous improvement of AI-powered products in collaboration with business owners and cross-functional teams
• Translate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with user needs and business objectives
• Manage the assigned product lifecycle, including MVP development, scaling, and continuous refinement through data-driven decision-making (technical, adoption and value metrics)
• Track product budget and resource allocation to maximize ROI and impact, while maintaining stakeholder engagement and prioritizing feature development
• Collaborate with DDIT and external parties to ensure seamless product delivery and transition to the maintenance phase

Key Performance Indicators

• Contribution to measurable process improvement and value realization against agreed product objectives
• Percentage of product launches meeting predefined success criteria (e.g., user adoption rates, performance metrics)
• User satisfaction scores and product adoption rates
• Percentage of prioritized features successfully implemented and positively received by users & stakeholders
• Timely milestone delivery
• Resource utilization rates and efficiency improvements
• Stakeholder feedback indicating collaboration and consistency with business objectives within a Line Function or cross-functional objectives

Ideal Background

• Education Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Education Desirable: Master's degree in a relevant field
• Languages: Excellent English required (oral & written)
• Experience/Professional requirement: 5+ years in life science sector and desirable previous experience in a product management role; demonstrated experience contributing to the development, launch and scaling of products from conception to market
• Strong stakeholder management, process design, and value realization capabilities
• Experience supporting product strategy, development, and continuous improvement
• Ideal candidates will have a blend of experience working in both start-up environments and enterprise settings, bringing a versatile perspective to product development and management

Rewards and Benefits

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together – and rewarding the people who make it happen. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.

• Insurance plans
• Retirement plans
• Wellbeing resources
• Global recognition programs
• Flexible and hybrid working options, where possible
• Minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: Barcelona: 63,800.00 - 118,400.00 EUR Annual.

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams represent the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

Read more about Novartis: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Skills Desired

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biostatistics, Business Value Creation, Change Management, Curious Mindset, Data Governance, Data Literacy, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Visualization, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Graph Algorithms, Learning Agility, Machine Learning (ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Organizational Awareness, Pandas Python Library, Python (Programming Language), R Programming, Stakeholder Engagement, Statistical Analysis, Structured Query Language (SQL), Time Series Analysis

Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives.