Roche · 10 hours ago
Director, Data Product Owner - AI & Digital Products
South San Francisco
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$177K/yr - $329K/yr
8+ years expRoche is committed to improving the lives of patients by solving complex healthcare challenges through data, analytics, and AI. The Director, Data Product Owner will lead the development and management of data products, shaping the data strategy and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance customer data usage across various functions.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsOncologyPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Define and communicate a value-driven data product vision and strategy that aligns with Genentech’s organizational goals, digital transformation, and customer-centricity while staying ahead of industry trends
Manage the data product lifecycle from conception to optimization, including maintaining backlogs, prioritizing use cases, and monitoring performance metrics to ensure consistent business value
Act as the primary bridge between business leaders, technical teams, and executive stakeholders to synthesize complex needs into actionable data requirements and foster trust in data solutions
Establish and enforce rigorous frameworks for data quality, metadata management, and security, ensuring full compliance with highly regulated standards such as HIPAA and GDPR
Guide cross-functional teams in adhering to modern architectural principles—specifically Data Mesh and Data Fabric—to ensure scalable, production-ready, and seamless system integrations
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing product team, overseeing inclusive hiring, resource allocation, and performance management to foster a culture of innovation and accountability
Partner with engineers, IT, and vendors to drive best practices across the enterprise, contributing to Roche’s broader analytics initiatives and providing training to business partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Operations, Marketing, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field
8 years of combined experience in data-product management, data-based management, key pharmaceutical/biotechnology customer data assets like HCP/HCO/MCO mastering, Hierarchy and Affiliation management or equivalent experience
Domain Expertise in MDM: Proven expertise in Master Data Management (MDM) and its integration with industry-standard platforms such as Veeva CRM, marketing automation tools, and cloud data platforms, including experience managing specialized customer data vendors
Strategic Product Leadership: Demonstrated ability to own the full product lifecycle, from roadmap creation and budget management to tactical execution and impact measurement, using data-driven insights to monitor system health and product usage
Stakeholder & Regulatory Navigation: Exceptional communication skills with a track record of influencing cross-functional leaders and partnering with Legal, Compliance, and Privacy teams to ensure data products meet strict healthcare regulatory and governance standards
Preferred
Advanced degree (e.g., MBA or related graduate-level qualification)
Work experience in other functions within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related industry, e.g., commercial operations, field sales or sales management, field sales operations, field account management, product marketing, market planning, strategic planning, etc
Knowledge of MDM solutions like Reltio, Informatica MDM; pharma CRM solutions like Salesforce, OCE, Veeva CRM; cloud platforms like AWS, Hadoop
Proven success in managing large-scale, complex projects requiring strategic planning and operational execution
Experience working with Pharmaceutical Commercial data like sales, specialty pharmacy, claims and Digital/marketing
Expertise in driving product enhancements based on measurement and optimization insights
Ability to innovate and foster experimentation to improve product capabilities
Advanced knowledge of workflow tools, automation systems, and compliance frameworks
Strong problem-solving and adaptability to navigate ambiguous or evolving environments
Strong leadership skills with experience managing, coaching, and developing talent (direct or indirect reports), while effectively aligning resources and budgets to meet or exceed business objectives
Company
Roche
Roche is a pharmaceutical and diagnostics company that offers medicines and diagnostic tests for various medical conditions and diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.79BKey Investors
SoftBankSCALE AINovartis
2021-08-04Post Ipo Equity· $5B
2020-12-07IPO
2020-05-06Post Ipo Equity· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Alan Hippe
Member of the Executive Board - Group CFO
Christine Bakan
Global Head and VP of Software and Bioinformatics, Next Generation Sequencing
Recent News
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