AI Product Manager - Data Science

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for an “AI Product Manager - Data Science”. 

Location: South San Francisco, CA
Job Duration: Long-Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
Rate: $85-$90/hr on W2
Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick Leave, 401 (k)

We are seeking a Principal Data Science/AI Product Manager to lead the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of innovative AI/ML products supporting Commercial, Medical, and Government Affairs. This role will partner with Data Science, Engineering, IT, and business leaders to develop AI-powered solutions that improve customer engagement, personalization, automation, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define AI/ML product vision, strategy, roadmap, and priorities.
  
• Lead development of AI/ML and Generative AI product capabilities.
  
• Create PRDs, product requirements, user stories, and prioritized backlogs.
  
• Partner with Data Science, Engineering, IT, and business stakeholders.
  
• Build business cases and demonstrate measurable ROI/business impact.
  
• Drive experimentation, UAT, product launches, and post-launch optimization.
  
• Manage internal and external technical teams and consultants.
  
• Ensure responsible AI, governance, scalability, and compliance.
  
• Communicate product strategy and progress to senior/executive stakeholders.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
  
• 8+ years of combined Product Management, Data Science, AI/ML, or software development experience.
  
• Hands-on knowledge of AI/ML, Generative AI, NLP, or Deep Learning.
  
• Proficiency in Python, R, Scala, or SQL.
  
• Strong experience with PRDs, Agile/Scrum/Kanban, product roadmaps, a
  
• nd product lifecycle management.
  
• Experience leading enterprise AI/ML strategy and cross-functional initiatives.
  
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Understanding of cloud and enterprise architectures such as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
  

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in AI, Data Science, Business, or related field.
  
• Healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated-industry experience.
  
• Experience with Responsible AI, AI governance, model monitoring, scalability, and cost optimization.
  
• Experience with user research/design thinking and digital transformation.
  
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If interested, please share your updated resume at hr@dawarconsulting.com/kavitha@dawarconsulting.com