Associate Director, HH GenAI Product Manager

Job Description

Are you passionate about leading innovative AI-driven solutions? As an Associate Director, you will play a critical role in delivering and governing GenAI capabilities, driving enterprise-wide adoption of AI tools, and pioneering impactful AI initiatives.

At our company, you will be at the forefront of operationalizing reusable AI frameworks, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and enabling scalable GenAI solutions. Join us and help shape the future of AI in Human Health by driving efficiency, accelerating adoption, and delivering innovation that meets both internal and external needs.

Key Responsibilities:

T2/T3 Governance & Delivery (Use Case Execution):

• Lead the development and delivery of Tier 2/3 GenAI initiatives, ensuring quick proof-of-concept validations and scaling successful pilots.

• Drive the reuse of modular AI components and frameworks to reduce implementation time and costs by 30%.

• Oversee the use of low-code/no-code platforms, including Microsoft Copilot Studio and DataIku, to maximize efficiency.

Adoption & Education:

• Develop comprehensive strategies to drive adoption of GenAI tools across Human Health, achieving a target of 75% employee engagement by end of 2025.

• Partner with training teams to create impactful educational programs that empower teams to integrate AI into their workflows.

• Act as a champion for AI adoption, addressing user feedback and improving tool usability and accessibility.

Innovation & Partnerships:

• Spearhead the development of novel AI use cases, such as HCP and consumer-facing chatbots for disease awareness and engagement.

• Collaborate with global and local legal, compliance, and AI ethics teams to ensure responsible AI practices.

• Establish external partnerships with industry leaders to explore cutting-edge AI technologies and frameworks.

Operational Excellence & Governance:

• Implement best practices for governance and compliance, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals and standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HHDD&A, CTO, and market teams, to drive alignment and synergy.

• Monitor and report on key metrics such as project ROI, time savings, and user adoption to demonstrate impact.

Who You Are

You are ready if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in managing AI, technology, or innovation-focused projects.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.

• Experience with AI tools and platforms such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, DataIku, or AWS.

Nice to have, but not essential:

• Background in healthcare IT or compliance-driven industries.

• Expertise in training strategies and driving large-scale technology adoption.

• Familiarity with agile project management and end-to-end delivery processes.

Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional leadership and collaboration skills to drive cross-organizational initiatives.

• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.

• Ability to navigate and influence in a highly regulated environment.

• Creativity and a growth mindset to pioneer innovative AI use cases.

What we offer:

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment

• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally

• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases)

• Pension and health insurance contributions

• Internal reward system plus referral program

• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution

• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card

• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programs

• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone

• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner

• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Asset Management, Benefits Management, Management System Development, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, System Designs

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

01/31/2025

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