Technical Product Owner - AI & Digital Solutions (CDMO)
Req ID: 380554
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We are currently seeking a Technical Product Owner - AI & Digital Solutions (CDMO) to join our team in Bangalore, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India (IN).
Job Title - Technical Product Owner – AI & Digital Solutions (CDMO)
Department - Digital Technology / Pharmaceutical Services Group (PSG)
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced Technical Product Owner – AI & Digital Solutions (CDMO) to lead the identification, prioritization, and delivery of AI-enabled digital products across our global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) network.
This role combines deep expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing, GxP regulatory compliance, AI-driven digital transformation, product ownership, and business consulting to accelerate enterprise-wide innovation. The successful candidate will serve as the strategic bridge between manufacturing sites, business domain experts, the Pharmaceutical Services Group (PSG), Digital Technology, Data Science, and Engineering teams.
The Technical Product Owner will identify high-value AI opportunities, define product vision and roadmaps, prioritize business requirements, and ensure the delivery of scalable, compliant, and business-centric digital solutions that improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, compliance, and customer outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & AI Opportunity Identification
Partner with global manufacturing sites, business leaders, and functional stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI and digital transformation opportunities.
Facilitate discovery workshops to understand operational challenges, business pain points, and strategic objectives.
Translate business requirements into AI-enabled product initiatives and scalable digital capabilities.
Evaluate AI use cases based on business value, operational impact, compliance requirements, technical feasibility, and implementation complexity.
Develop compelling business cases to support investment decisions for AI and digital initiatives.
Product Ownership & Delivery
Define and own product vision, roadmap, backlog, and release priorities.
Manage the product lifecycle from ideation through deployment and continuous improvement.
Collaborate closely with Digital Technology, Data Science, Engineering, and PSG teams to deliver enterprise-scale AI solutions.
Prioritize features based on business value while balancing technical constraints and regulatory requirements.
Ensure timely delivery using Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and iterative product development.
Manufacturing & Business Consulting
Act as a trusted advisor to manufacturing operations by understanding business processes and identifying opportunities for digital optimization.
Engage stakeholders across:
Drug Substance Manufacturing
Drug Product Manufacturing
Biologics
Cell & Gene Therapy
Fill-Finish Operations
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Supply Chain & Planning
Drive process harmonization and promote reusable AI capabilities across multiple manufacturing sites.
Regulatory Compliance & Digital Governance
Ensure AI-enabled products comply with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements, including:
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
GxP Regulations
GAMP 5
21 CFR Part 11
EU Annex 11
ALCOA+ Data Integrity Principles
Computer System Validation (CSV)
Computer Software Assurance (CSA)
Collaborate with Quality, Validation, and Compliance teams to ensure compliant solution design and deployment.
Support risk assessments, validation documentation, and regulatory inspections where required.
Technology & Digital Enablement
Collaborate with enterprise architecture and technology teams to design scalable AI solutions.
Leverage modern technologies including:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Generative AI
Agentic AI
Machine Learning
Cloud Platforms
APIs
Enterprise Data Platforms
Manufacturing Data Ecosystems
Integrate AI solutions with enterprise manufacturing platforms such as:
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
SAP ERP
Electronic Batch Records (EBR)
Manufacturing Historians and Data Platforms
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
Build strong relationships with manufacturing leadership, business stakeholders, and technology teams.
Define measurable success metrics and key performance indicators for digital products.
Lead stakeholder communication, product demonstrations, and adoption initiatives.
Support organizational change management to maximize user adoption and business value realization.
Influence senior leaders and drive consensus across cross-functional teams.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CDMO manufacturing.
Proven experience as one or more of the following:
Technical Product Owner
Digital Transformation Lead
Manufacturing Consultant
Product Manager
AI Program Lead
Digital Manufacturing Leader
Deep expertise across pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, including:
Drug Substance
Drug Product
Biologics
Cell & Gene Therapy
Fill-Finish
Manufacturing Operations
Quality
Supply Chain
Strong understanding of regulated manufacturing environments and GxP compliance.
Technical Skills
Pharmaceutical & Manufacturing
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
SAP ERP
Electronic Batch Records (EBR)
Manufacturing Data Platforms
Digital Manufacturing Ecosystems
Regulatory & Compliance
GMP
GxP
GAMP 5
21 CFR Part 11
EU Annex 11
ALCOA+
Computer System Validation (CSV)
Computer Software Assurance (CSA)
AI & Digital Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Generative AI
Agentic AI
Machine Learning
Predictive Analytics
Cloud Platforms
APIs
Data Engineering
Enterprise Architecture
Digital Product Management
Product & Delivery
Agile
Scrum
Product Roadmaps
Product Backlog Management
Business Case Development
User Story Definition
Value Prioritization
Release Planning
Leadership & Professional Skills
Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Strong facilitation and business consulting capabilities.
Ability to translate manufacturing challenges into scalable AI solutions.
Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Cross-functional leadership across business and technology organizations.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.
Excellent change management and organizational transformation capabilities.
Preferred Experience
Experience leading enterprise AI, analytics, automation, or digital manufacturing programs within regulated life sciences environments.
Experience delivering AI solutions across global pharmaceutical manufacturing networks.
Exposure to cloud-native enterprise architectures and modern AI platforms.
Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering, data science, and product teams.
Demonstrated success driving enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
About NTT DATA
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