Product Manager Machine Learning and Operations

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Agile methodologies, Data science techniques, Deep Learning, Effective communication skills, Generative AI, Machine learning techniques, MLOps tools, Planning and organization, Product Management

Job Description

About the position

You’ll be working within the Science & Research Domain and Computational Science & Exploratory Analytics Product Line. The Computational Science & Exploratory Analytics Product Line provides analytics and computational capabilities for generating and validating hypotheses, for designing experiments and for data driven decision making.

As the Machine Learning and Operations Product Manager, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional R&D teams, including computational chemists, biologists, lab scientists to develop and implement ML-driven products that accelerate R&D timelines. As a technology expert, you play a pivotal role in driving the strategic integration of machine learning technologies into S&R product development initiatives. You will collaborate with R&D scientists and data experts to deploy advanced algorithms for predictive modeling, target identification, and compound optimization. You will develop and execute product roadmaps for our machine learning products by driving a data strategy incorporating the needs of platform users and the rapidly advancing life science research. You will partner with internal and external scientists to build an expert understanding of scientist needs and state of the art ML models needed to represent the information rich biological systems to accelerate breakthroughs and enable experimentation at scale for excellent scientist experience. You will enable advanced algorithms to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making processes. You will manage the entire product lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring the seamless integration of ML, AI, and GenAI solutions into R&D workflows for pharmaceutical & diagnostics research. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will deliver high-impact products that optimize operational workflows, automate processes, and drive overall efficiency gains. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and operational excellence, shaping the future of our products through innovative machine learning-driven solutions.

Your key responsibilities:

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND PARTNERING

• Deeply connect and understand the customer and business needs and closely partner with stakeholders (and business process management where applicable) to develop the strategic direction of the product and shape the digital roadmap and portfolio to quickly deliver highest value outcomes for Patients, Society and Roche

• Drive co-creation of product vision and strategy, including contribution to the development and implementation of cross Products and Product Line strategies, through deep partnership and collaboration with products stakeholders

• Define and deliver the product roadmap and manage the end-to-end product lifecycle (including continuously facilitating product discovery), ensuring it delivers tangible and meaningful value aligned with customer needs and expected business outcomes, overarching Product Line strategy and Enterprise Architecture and Sustainability principles to enable the Business to leverage the full Informatics offering

LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE

• Lead, manage and mobilize agile product teams. Lead and influence in a matrix environment; create an environment of teamwork and partnering within the area and across business organizations and Informatics

• Work closely with Product Line Leads and Chapters to ensure the workforce strategy supports the future product needs and that the product fosters agile working

• Coordinate, connect and collaborate across informatics to foster a spirit of One Roche

IMPACT AND COMPLEXITY

• Support Product Line Lead in portfolio prioritization; lead strategic planning for the product and collaborate with other Product Managers and the Product Line Lead for the definition of end-to-end service levels, monitoring of KPIs and OKRs

• Accountable for the total cost of your product, including budgeting and financial management

• Define and manage product service levels, governance and operational support model(s) aligned with stakeholder needs

• Lead or coordinate technical discussions and vendor negotiations

• Ensure stability, quality and transparency in all aspects of the product governance and partner with senior/global leaders to ensure compliance with existing and changing regulations (e.g. Informatics Quality, Information Security, Finance)

Information Security, Privacy and Regulatory

• Accountable that product and services are designed, delivered and maintained in accordance with applicable information security, privacy and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure information risk assessment process and implementation guidelines are followed.

Your qualifications and experience:

• 5+ years of leadership experience and related product-centric knowledge

• Proven expertise in product management, particularly within the pharmaceutical/ diagnostics R&D sector, with a focus on integrating ML, AI, and GenAI solutions.

• Strong understanding of machine learning applications in drug discovery, including predictive modeling and reverse translation, and in biomarker discovery as well as expertise in AI and generative AI technologies.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse R&D stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional R&D teams and successfully manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle.

• Experience with machine learning and data science, specifically with machine learning and deep learning frameworks in production settings. Familiarity with ML platforms, feature stores and microservice architecture.

• Familiarity with software architecture in a cloud environment

• Product management experience including driving early stage product vision and cross-functional projects with advanced ML teams

• Exhibits servant and creative leadership (VACC) behavior-

• Exhibits a Lean-Agile Mindset and excels at Product Management practices

• Takes 'progressive risk'--not thrill-seeking, but risk that leads to opportunity

• Has a keen IT market focus: you are passionate about major trends for ML and MLOps

• Demonstrates an executive presence, strong business acumen, ability to navigate ambiguity, and manages complexity

• Has an enterprise mindset that can break down silos. Focus on continuous delivery through collaboration, and bringing people together to work towards the same purpose across organizational boundaries.

• Exhibits ability to empower teams and individuals to act autonomously and hold them accountable.

• Exhibits ability to manage and account for large product budgets

• Exhibits intellectual curiosity and integrity and has a strong passion for innovation

What you get:

• Great working environment with attractive compensation and rewards package (according to local regulations);

• Annual bonus payment based on performance;

• Access to various internal and external training platforms (e.g. Linkedin Learning);

• Experienced and professional colleagues and workplace that supports innovation;

• Multiple Savings Plans with Employer Match

• Company’s emphasis on employees’ wellness and work-life balance ( (e.g. generous vacation days and OneRoche Wellness Days ),

• Flexible workplace policy;

• State of art working environment and facilities;

• And many more that the Talent Acquisition Partner will be happy to talk about!

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

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