AI & Technology Product Owner, DD&T, Shanghai/Beijing/Chengdu

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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

• 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.
• 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.
• Translate approved AI opportunities into practical product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, MVP scope, delivery backlog, implementation plans, and release priorities for China.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Locations

Shanghai, ChinaBeijing, China

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time