Job Posting Title AI Product Manager

Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage Posted Date: Nov 24 2022 AI Product Manager At GlaxoSmithKline we have created a world-leading data and computational environment to enable large scale scientific experiments that exploit GSK’s unique access to data from which to deploy multiple AI-driven products to enhance research, development and vaccines. Our focus is on bringing data, analytics & science together into solutions for our scientists to develop medicines for patients.  We are seeking to grow our team with brilliant and diverse contributors with technical ability. This is an exciting role that will stretch your knowledge and curiosity, offering the opportunity to learn new skills and work within a global community. The AI Product Manager role is an independent contributor who will deal with complex systems being designed for challenging AI/ML problems and will work with rapidly evolving technologies and internal technology platform teams to define unique solutions. The Product Manager will be responsible for coordinating the team shipping and driving high performing products and services as part of the AI/ML team. This is a high critical profile role with visibility across the company. Working closely with our internal and external team of highly skilled technical resources, the individual will assist to define and develop the products of the AI/ML platform for data consolidation and scientific computing tasks.  This role will have an emphasis on development of AI products, tracking and mitigating risks, communications with senior leaders on any gaps/delays, and ensuring excellent product fit with our business partners. As we design scientific experiments that generate data that works to the strengths of machine learning approaches, we need to develop methods for assessing feasibility and ensuring strategic alignment. This role will focus on the delivery of novel AI/ML methods to scientific problems. In this role you will Assess data requirements and sequencing with respect to model development and project plan execution for on-time project delivery. Responsible for assessing AI project goals, the 'why' and the 'what' of each product, and metrics to measure success. Ability to understand the broader delivery strategy and ensure execution of plan. Depth of understanding of the software engineering process Ensure product focus with a view on how to improve and deliver products with clear communications across teams and stakeholders on agreed goals and timelines Working in 2-week sprints and delivering timely comprehensive retrospectives to AI/ML LT. Contribute to the effective management of the AI Risk register and GSK data governance. Ensure all projects are adhering to the planning, reporting, ethics -and governance processes Closing Date for Applications: 8th of Dec (COB) Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.  When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. During the course of your application you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. 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(Jira, Confluence) Demonstrated ability to deliver a strategy Preferred Qualifications & Skills: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Master’s degree or above, in a Chemistry, Biology, Physics or related quantitative field Proven ability to influence, communicate and negotiate with all levels of management across functional and business unit boundaries Demonstrated experience organizing and motivating teams of individuals from multiple departments outside of his/her control (e.g., matrix team members) Proven ability to understand process improvement and change management issues associated with the lifecycle of product delivery Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. 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