Principal Data Science​/AI Product Manager

Overview

As a Principal Data Science/AI Product Manager at Genentech, you will drive the development and execution of cutting‑edge AI/ML product features that power the company's customer engagement strategies across Commercial, Medical, and Government Affairs.

• Drive the overarching AI/ML product vision and strategy across classical ML and Generative AI to support diverse business use cases.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Data Science, IT and Commercial Strategy, to build digital‑forward roadmaps and manage a high‑impact product backlog.
• Develop comprehensive AI product roadmaps grounded in user research, market trends and advanced analytics.
• Synthesize real‑world usage data, user feedback and model performance metrics to continuously iterate and enhance AI capabilities.
• Launch AI/ML‑driven features powering next‑best actions, intelligent automation and personalized recommendations at enterprise scale.
• Partner with senior technical and business leaders to build robust business cases for new AI investments, ensuring responsible AI governance.

• Minimum 8+ years of combined experience in product management, data science, AI or software development and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Hands‑on experience with modern or classical AI/ML techniques (Deep Learning, NLP, GenAI) and proficiency in at least one language such as Python, R, Scala or SQL.
• Proven track record in writing detailed Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) and technical specifications using Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience managing the full AI product lifecycle from ideation through to post‑launch optimization and governance.
• Ability to engage, influence and align with senior executives.
• Advanced degree (M.S., MBA or Ph.D.) with a specialization in AI, Data Science or Product Management preferred.
• Prior experience in regulated environments such as healthcare or pharmaceuticals is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach cross‑functional product teams.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring, cloud architecture cost optimization and citizen data science environments.

South San Francisco, CA. The role offers a hybrid schedule with three days per week on campus.

Pay range: $XXX - $XXX. Salary determined by experience, qualifications, location and other factors. A discretionary annual bonus may be available.

See Benefits Overview for details. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

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