Senior Data Science / AI Product Manager

Genentech; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Senior Data Science / AI Product Manager to shape product roadmaps integrating AI/ML. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and deliver customer value, ensuring alignment with market needs and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 5 years of combined experience in product management, data science, AI, or software development.
• Proficient in developing technical product specifications and managing user acceptance testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Analytic Workbench product vision and roadmap.
• Collect and analyze user feedback to inform product requirements.
• Support the ideation and launch of product features addressing customer needs.

Skills

Product Management

Data Science

AI

Software Development

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Advanced degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Position

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, Analytics, and AI team is dedicated to solving complex healthcare challenges and improving patient outcomes. Data, Analytics, and AI 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, Analytics, and AI 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, Analytics, and AI, you will work as a trusted, objective advisor and ex

pert, 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.

Job Summary

The Senior Data Science / AI Product Manager is responsible for shaping and executing product roadmaps that integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning to address key business challenges and deliver customer value. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to prioritize product backlogs, translate user feedback into actionable requirements, and ensure successful delivery of AI/ML features that are both technically feasible and aligned with market needs. TheSenior Data Science / AI Product Manager plays a critical role in driving product innovation by identifying integration opportunities, managing stakeholder and consultant collaboration, and supporting the development of business cases that align with strategic objectives and digital-forward transformation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Data Science, Data, Informatics (IX)) and the Director, Analytical Workbench to lead the development of the Analytic Workbench product vision and roadmap in alignment with enterprise analytics strategy for capabilities such as a data science/AI workbench, analytics co-pilot(s), coding assessments, and visualization tools.

• Collect and analyze user feedback, market trends, and data insights (including User Acceptance Testing results) to inform product requirements and feature enhancements.

• Support the ideation, development, and launch of Analytical Workbench product features, such as data exploration, preparation, model training, model evaluation, model validation, visualization, collaboration tools, and deployment that address customer needs and drive business impact.

• Facilitate effective communication about product value propositions and progress with internal teams and customers, ensuring that products are aligned with market demands and technical feasibility.

• Contribute to the development and execution of AI/ML product roadmaps based on user feedback, research, and business impact, ensuring features are delivered on schedule.

• Identify opportunities to integrate AI/ML into existing Genentech platforms, addressing articulated customer needs in collaboration with technical teams.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for collecting business feedback and user enhancement requests, ensuring they are accurately translated into actionable requirements.

• Work closely with Technical Product Managers and other stakeholders to ensure effective handoff from product design to implementation and validate successful delivery against product objectives.

• Support the creation and refinement of business cases and key success metrics for the Analytical Workbench, aligning tactical initiatives with overall product objectives.

• Comply with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of Genentech activities.

Who You Are

Minimum Candidate Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or an equivalent technical field.

• 5 years of combined experience in product management, data science, AI, software development or equivalent experience.

• Demonstrated ability to manage tactical product initiatives from concept through delivery with clear feature planning and roadmap execution.

• Proven experience in aligning cross‑functional teams (e.g., engineering, UX, data teams) to meet defined product goals.

• Proven ability to work closely with customers and stakeholders to translate feedback into actionable product enhancements.

• Proficient in developing technical product specifications and managing user acceptance testing (UAT) processes.

• Experience leveraging market trends and user feedback to refine product components and deliver measurable business impact.

• Demonstrated experience researching AI/ML industry trends and integrating insights into product strategy and roadmaps.

• Ability to write detailed, technical product specifications and present effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Strong understanding of agile methodologies such as Kanban and Scrum.

• Ability to innovate and foster experimentation to improve product capabilities.

• Robust knowledge of enterprise architectures and solutions (e.g., SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).

• Relevant certifications in product management, machine learning, data science, or related disciplines.

Additional Desired Candidate Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience (e.g., MBA or related graduate-level qualification).

• Proven record of driving cross‑functional initiatives that integrate AI/ML capabilities across different platforms.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries.

• Experience mentoring junior team members or leading small product initiatives.

• Advanced practical knowledge of agile frameworks with a track record of process optimization in product management.

• Demonstrated understanding of workflow tools, automation systems, and compliance frameworks.

Location

• This position is based in South San Francisco, CA

• Relocation Assistance is not available

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $177,310 and $329,290. 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

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