Technical Product Lead, Operations IT - Data, Analytics & AI, Digital Transformation

Join our Data Analytics and AI (DA&AI) team within Operations IT to drive innovation in a leading pharmaceutical company. We are seeking a technologydriven leader to spearhead the development of cuttingedge Data and AI products leveraging Data Mesh architecture Semantic Layers and AI/ML to transform manufacturing operations.

As a Technical product lead which is Director level position in Data Analytics & AI teams you will play a pivotal role in shaping our data strategy driving the development of scalable highimpact AI solutions such as AIpowered predictive maintenance Smart Factory automation Factory Flow Visualization and GenAIbased innovations. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams ensuring that datadriven initiatives align with business objectives and enable the next generation of intelligent manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technology Leadership Define and implement Data Mesh architecture Semantic Layers and AI/ML strategies to build scalable and reusable data products for manufacturing.

• EndtoEnd Data & AI Product Development Lead the development of technical data and AI solutions ensuring they align with business goals and digital transformation initiatives.

• AIPowered Innovation Drive the adoption of AI/ML models predictive analytics and generative AI to optimize manufacturing efficiency sustainability and operational excellence.

• Data Architecture & Engineering Oversee the design and implementation of enterprise data platforms realtime analytics pipelines and data governance frameworks.

• CrossFunctional Collaboration Partner with business and IT leaders aligning data strategies with manufacturing digital transformation and sustainability objectives.

• Agile Execution Break down feature epics into technical deliverables manage dependencies and ensure the timely delivery of highquality scalable AI and data products.

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation Stay at the forefront of emerging data & AI technologies conducting research and driving innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• DataDriven Decision Making Leverage advanced analytics and AI to optimize resource allocation production efficiency and business insights.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Deep expertise in Data Analytics AI/ML and Digital Products within a Data Mesh and Semantic Layer framework.

• Strong experience in data engineering analytics platforms and scalable AI model deployment.

• Proven track record of leading complex AI ML and data product development initiatives.

• Handson experience in building AI/MLdriven solutions such as predictive maintenance anomaly detection and smart automation.

• Proficiency in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) including cloudbased data architectures (AWS Azure GCP) big data processing frameworks and MLOps.

• Strong technical leadership with the ability to drive AI/ML adoption across manufacturing operations.

• Experience working in Agile environments managing crossfunctional teams and collaborating with business stakeholders.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Data Science AI/ML or a related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters MBA or PhD in AI Data Science or a related field.

• Experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry 4.0 or Sustainabilitydriven AI solutions.

• Expertise in DataOps MLOps and AI governance best practices.

• Strong background in Product Management & AI/ML Solution Architecture.

• Experience in a large multinational enterprise with a focus on datadriven digital transformation.

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive AI and data innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing leveraging cuttingedge technologies to enable smart factories and nextgen automation. If you are a technology leader passionate about datadriven transformation we encourage you to apply!