Product Manager - R&D Vision AI

Elanco; Hook; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global animal health company is seeking a Product Manager - R&D Vision AI to drive digital solutions and optimize research methodologies. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in IT Product Management, particularly in software products. This role includes working collaboratively on AI applications and requires strong analytical and leadership skills. The position offers a hybrid work environment based in Hook, UK.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a dedicated IT Product Management role, focusing on software products.

Responsibilities

• Drive impactful solutions addressing market and customer demands.
• Analyze and resolve product challenges using data-driven insights.
• Persuasively communicate strategic product value across varied audiences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business)

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role:

Product Manager - R&D Vision AI

At Elanco, we empower our product teams to solve complex challenges. Both customer and business related, with solutions that drive impact. As a Product Manager at Elanco, you will play a pivotal role in discovering and delivering digital solutions within a complex product area, ensuring they are valuable and viable, delivering meaningful outcomes that are aligned with corporate strategy and goals.

This Product Manager role will be a critical member of the R&D Vision AI product team. You will lead discovery and execution of solutions that advance the way we use vision solutions across research & development. Partnering with internal research and development teams, you will lead initiatives that reduce the manual effort and increase the speed at which we conduct research and development efforts.

Longer term, you’ll have opportunities to broaden your impact by transitioning into other product areas as priorities evolve, aligning your career with emerging opportunities across Elanco's product landscape.

Your Responsibilities:

Competencies

• Provide influential insights and establish domain expertise supported by strong analytical skills.
• Introduce proactive solutions addressing market and customer demands.
• Champion further customer engagement initiatives to streamline user experiences.
• Maintain and prioritize product backlog and adapt in strategic development efficiently.
• Execute iterative and valuable product outcomes through practiced agile methodologies.

Problem Solving

• Analyze and resolve product challenges using data-driven insights.
• Identify impactful solutions, mitigating potential risks.
• Collaborate with teams to lead clear definitions and measurable objectives in problem articulation.

Communication

• Persuasively communicate strategic product value across varied audiences.
• Maintain transparency and alignment in stakeholder discourse.
• Invite and engage in active listening to refine understanding and promote team collaboration.

Independence

• Demonstrate ownership in product strategy and budget management.
• Lead in business planning processes while showing flexibility to strategic shifts.

Leadership

• Provide experience-based recommendations to leadership, demonstrating strategic insight.
• Inspire and evangelize product vision and strategic direction within teams.
• Cultivate a thriving team environment through effective leadership practices.

What you need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business).
• 5+ years in in a dedicated IT Product Management role, with a strong focus on software products.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Solid understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, particularly in computer vision, object detection, and behavioural pattern recognition.
• Familiarity with video processing technologies and data pipelines.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Experience building technology solutions for research & development teams.
• Experience managing products and stakeholders in a global organization.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 1-10%
• Location: Hook, UK – Hybrid Work Environment.
  

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status