AI & Digital Data Product Manager

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech, a Roche company based in South San Francisco, seeks an AI & Digital Data Product Manager to own the lifecycle of AI/ML data products and digital data assets. You will collaborate with cross-functional data squads to translate complex business needs into actionable roadmaps and drive digital transformation.

You will partner with AI researchers, data owners, and IT partners to enforce data standards, monitor product performance, and deliver measurable value in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of AI & digital data product management or related experience.
• Demonstrated fluency with data systems, SQL, and cloud-based data platforms to inform product decisions.
• Experience collaborating with Legal, Compliance, and Privacy teams to meet governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for AI/ML data products and digital data assets.
• Lead agile collaboration within cross-functional data squads to deliver iterative value.
• Define data standards, ensure data quality, and align with FAIR data principles.

Skills

AI product management

Data systems

SQL

AI/ML frameworks

Cloud platforms

Semantic Layer concepts

Data governance

FAIR data principles

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Tech/Analytics/CS)

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Why Genentech We’re passionate about delivering on Our Promise to improve the lives of patients and create healthier communities for all. We foster a culture of inclusivity, integrity and creativity while boldly pursuing answers to the world’s most complex health challenges and transforming society.

Who We Are

Our Data, Digital and Analytics (DDA) team is dedicated to solving complex healthcare challenges and improving patient outcomes. Data, Digital and Analytics empowers business partners across Commercial, Medical, and Government Affairs (CMG) to make impactful decisions by leveraging data, analytics, business products, and AI/ML to enable fast, targeted actions in rapidly evolving business contexts. Data, Digital and Analytics fosters a unified understanding of customers, actions, and outcomes by integrating analytics and insights seamlessly into CMG’s evolving digital, data, and automation platforms, creating scalable solutions and eliminating silos. In Data, Digital and Analytics, you will work as a trusted, objective advisor and expert, recommending critical decisions and actions to be taken with credibility and a focus on driving measurable impact. You will be part of a thriving culture built on collaboration and innovation.

The Opportunity

As an AI & Digital Data Product Manager, you will drive execution from strategy through implementation for a designated portfolio of advanced AI/ML pipelines and digital data products. Reporting directly to the Director AI & Digital Data Products, you will own the full product lifecycle, spearhead digital transformation initiatives, translate complex business needs into actionable roadmaps, and collaborate within cross‑functional data squads to deliver scalable AI and digital data solutions.

• Product Lifecycle Ownership: Manage execution from digital product strategy through implementation for a portfolio of AI and Analytical Data Products, driving roadmap development, release management, and continuous optimization.
• Agile Collaboration & Digital Transformation: Champion a digital product operating model mindset, participating in agile routines and collaborating within cross‑functional AI and data squads to deliver iterative value.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for inquiries and digital demand requests, effectively bridging the gap between business stakeholders, AI/ML researchers, and the data product technology team.
• Data Standards & AI Quality: Partner with data owners and cross‑functional teams to define and enforce data standards, ensuring AI model readiness, data quality, testing, usability, and seamless workflow integration.
• Architectural Guidance & Advanced Strategy: Guide the team in adhering to data mesh, data fabric, Semantic Layer concepts, advanced digital product strategy, and FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles.
• Backlog Management: Maintain and prioritize the AI and digital data product backlog for your designated portfolio to ensure it efficiently addresses the requirements of evolving business use cases.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and measure data product performance in collaboration with IT partners, identifying opportunities to optimize value delivery to end users.

Who you are

You possess a Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Operations, Marketing, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field. You have 3+ years of combined experience in AI & digital data product management, data management, AI/ML product development, software development, or equivalent experience, with a proven track record in digital transformation and driving execution from strategy to implementation. You demonstrate strong technical fluency with data systems, SQL, AI/ML frameworks, and cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) to inform digital product decisions. You possess working knowledge of Semantic Layer concepts, data governance frameworks, and FAIR data principles. You have proven experience collaborating with Legal, Compliance, and Privacy teams to ensure adherence to governance and regulatory standards.

Preferred Advanced degree such as an MBA or related graduate‑level qualification. Professional experience in data management, technical project management, or business analysis within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, finance, CPG, or management consulting industries. Experience with AI-driven products, omnichannel/digital marketing solutions, or CRM systems. Expertise in driving product enhancements based on measurement, optimization insights, and data usage metrics. Strong problem‑solving abilities and adaptability to navigate ambiguous or evolving environments.

Location

This role is based in South San Francisco and offers a hybrid schedule working 3 day per week on campus. No relocation benefits are available for this posting.

Salary

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $125,200 - $232,600. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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About us

Genentech, a member of the Roche group and founder of the biotechnology industry, is dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life‑threatening diseases. To solve the world’s most complex health challenges, we ask bigger questions that challenge our industry and the boundaries of science to transform society. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. The next step is yours.