Dawar Consulting, Inc. - AI Product Manager - Data Science

AI Engineer is needed in South San Francisco, United States.

Client: Dawar Consulting, Inc.

Location: South San Francisco, CA, us

Contract: Contract

Job Description

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for an “AI Product Manager - Data Science” located in South San Francisco, CA. This will be a long-term contract role with a possibility of extension, offering a rate of $85-$90/hr on W2 along with company benefits including medical, paid sick leave, and 401(k). The Principal Data Science/AI Product Manager will lead the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of innovative AI/ML products that support Commercial, Medical, and Government Affairs. The role will involve collaboration with Data Science, Engineering, IT, and business leaders to develop AI-powered solutions aimed at enhancing customer engagement, personalization, automation, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Define AI/ML product vision, strategy, roadmap, and priorities.
• Lead development of AI/ML and Generative AI product capabilities.
• Create PRDs, product requirements, user stories, and prioritized backlogs.
• Partner with Data Science, Engineering, IT, and business stakeholders.
• Build business cases and demonstrate measurable ROI/business impact.
• Drive experimentation, UAT, product launches, and post-launch optimization.
• Manage internal and external technical teams and consultants.
• Ensure responsible AI, governance, scalability, and compliance.
• Communicate product strategy and progress to senior/executive stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of combined Product Management, Data Science, AI/ML, or software development experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of AI/ML, Generative AI, NLP, or Deep Learning.
• Proficiency in Python, R, Scala, or SQL.
• Strong experience with PRDs, Agile/Scrum/Kanban, product roadmaps, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience leading enterprise AI/ML strategy and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of cloud and enterprise architectures such as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in AI, Data Science, Business, or related field.
• Healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated-industry experience.
• Experience with Responsible AI, AI governance, model monitoring, scalability, and cost optimization.
• Experience with user research/design thinking and digital transformation.