AI & Technology Product Owner, DD&T, Shanghai/Beijing/Chengdu
Description
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Job Description
Objective / Purpose:
• The AI & Technology Product Owner, China, is responsible for driving hands-on product ownership, project execution and delivery management for China AI and AI use case-related digital initiatives under China DD&T.
- This role works closely with China business, Medical, Commercial, Access, Compliance, Legal, Privacy, Security, Data, regional / global DD&T teams, and external vendors to translate approved AI opportunities into clear requirements, executable project plans, delivery milestones, adoption activities, and measurable outcomes.
- The role provides Sr Manager-level delivery discipline and practical product leadership for China, ensuring AI-enabled solutions and technology initiatives are locally relevant, compliant with Takeda standards, responsibly implemented, operationally sustainable, and connected to business value realization.
Accountabilities:
1. Manage end-to-end execution of China AI and AI use case-related digital projects, from demand intake and requirement clarification through solution delivery, deployment, adoption, and operational stabilization.
2. Partner with China business and functional stakeholders to clarify AI use case objectives, user scenarios, data needs, expected value, success measures, adoption requirements, and delivery feasibility.
3. Translate approved AI opportunities into practical product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, MVP scope, delivery backlog, implementation plans, and release priorities for China.
4. Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, RAID logs, dependency maps, budget / resource tracking inputs, deployment checklists, communication plans, and regular status updates to support transparent delivery governance.
5. Coordinate cross-functional execution across China DD&T, Data, business functions, Medical, Commercial, Access, Compliance, Legal, Privacy, Security, regional / global product teams, and external vendors to manage dependencies, issues, and delivery progress.
6. Support responsible AI delivery by coordinating required reviews and documentation related to data readiness, privacy, cybersecurity, healthcare compliance, legal / medical considerations, validation expectations, model risk, and human oversight.
7. Manage AI solution delivery activities including prototype / proof-of-concept coordination, configuration, integration, testing, user acceptance, launch readiness, training, hypercare, and handover to operations or support teams.
8. Manage vendors and internal delivery resources by tracking deliverables, facilitating issue resolution, reviewing output quality, coordinating procurement / contracting inputs where relevant, and ensuring clear documentation for sustainable operations.
9. Monitor adoption, usage, benefits, operational issues, user feedback, and post-launch performance of AI-enabled solutions; identify improvement opportunities and coordinate follow-up actions with accountable business owners and DD&T stakeholders.
10. Ensure China AI and technology project execution follows Takeda governance, responsible AI principles, information security, data privacy, compliance, validation, documentation, and audit-readiness standards while keeping delivery pragmatic and fit for China business operations.
Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):
- IT / Marketing / medical / digital background preferred, bachelor’s degree is a must; MBA preferred
- 10+ years experience in IT/ digital / innovation strategy, digital marketing, or innovation projects, experiences in pharmaceutical industry; Consulting background preferred
- Experience in successful digital product & solution implementation into clinical practice in regulated environments
- Strong understanding of local healthcare systems, policy, and stakeholder dynamics
- Proven ability to drive adoption, change, and cross-functional execution
- Ability to connect strategy to execution using clear prioritization, metrics, and delivery discipline.
- Comfort working in matrix, global to local operating models
- Excellent communication skills; able to influence without authority.