Director, Ai/Ml Analysis And Computing Platform Products

Site Name: Cambridge 300 Technology Square, London The Stanley Building, San Francisco, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, USA - Washington - Seattle
Posted Date: Jun 26 2023
The Onyx Research Data Platform organization represents a major investment by GSK R&D and Digital & Tech, designed to deliver a step-change in our ability to leverage data, knowledge, and prediction to find new medicines.
We are a full-stack shop consisting of product and portfolio leadership, data engineering, infrastructure and DevOps, data / metadata / knowledge platforms, and AI/ML and analysis platforms, all geared toward:

• Building a next-generation, metadata- and automation-driven data experience for GSK’s scientists, engineers, and decision-makers, increasing productivity and reducing time spent on “data mechanics”
• Aggressively engineering our data at scale, as one unified asset, to unlock the value of our unique collection of data and predictions in real-time
• Providing best-in-class AI/ML and data analysis environments to accelerate our predictive capabilities and attract top-tier talent

Onyx Product Management is at the heart of our mission, ensuring that everything from our infrastructure, to platforms, to end-user facing data assets and environments is designed to maximize our impact on R&D. The Product Management team partners with R&D stakeholders and Onyx leadership to develop a strategic roadmap for all customer-facing aspects of Onyx, including data assets, ontology, Knowledge Graph / semantic search, data / computing / analysis platforms, and data-powered applications.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director for our AI/ML, Analysis and Computing Platforms products. In this role, you will be responsible for developing the product strategy of our AI/ML Analysis and Computing platform to meet the customer needs. You will partner closely with the leaders of Onyx’s customer organizations, including AI/ML, a diversity of R&D teams utilizing data to accelerate drug discovery (genomics sciences, computational biology, imaging, computational chemistry, to name a few), along with the Onyx portfolio management and engineering function heads to deliver industry-leading solutions that power AI/ML workloads. You will drive the product roadmap, guide product development initiatives, and ensure the successful launch and adoption of our AI/ML compute platform. Together, you will facilitate joint planning and execution of the product roadmap, ensuring a balance between strategic development and customer-facing deliverables. You will also play a key role in devising, tracking, and publicizing metrics that measure the impact and performance of Onyx AI/ML platform products. Additionally, as the organization scales, you will be responsible for hiring, developing, and retaining a talented team of Product Managers who possess a deep understanding of the business areas, Onyx capabilities, and how to translate customer needs into requirements aligned with standard frameworks such as ontologies and engineering pipelines. This ensures our AI/ML scientists receive the solutions they need to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:

• Industry Expertise: Stay up to date with the latest advancements and trends in AI, machine learning, and compute platforms, applying industry knowledge to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
• Product Launch: Plan and oversee product launches, ensuring effective communication, documentation, and training to drive product adoption and success.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and incorporate it into product planning and development processes.
• Performance Measurement: Define key product metrics, establish monitoring systems, and regularly evaluate and report on the performance and success of the AI/ML compute platform.
• Roadmap Development: Define and prioritize features, enhancements, and functionalities for the platform based on user analysis, customer feedback, and business requirements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, AI/ML, and portfolio teams to ensure successful product development and deployment.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of product managers, providing guidance, support, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Product Ambassador: Serve as an ambassador of the AI/ML compute platform, effectively communicating its value and benefits to GSK Research and Development leadership and identifying potential customers.
• Product Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for our AI/ML compute platform, aligning with the Onyx’s overall goals and objectives.

Why You?
Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of professional experience
• Bachelor's degree in Machine Learning/AI, Life Science, Computer Science, or related discipline
• 2+ years of experience with cloud-based AI/ML product development or management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in utilizing various product management tools, including Jira and Confluence. Prior product management experience of enterprise AI/ML platform is strongly preferred.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
• Experience with bioinformatics/genomics database, biological datasets, Pharma R&D is a plus.
• Analytical and Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret data, perform market research, and make data-driven decisions.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, set clear objectives, and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. Can lead without authority.
• Proven track record of managing developer platforms, tools, and services.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Masters or PhD
• Excellent Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex ideas and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of on-prem and cloud computing, and software development practices; familiarity with MLOps and distributed computing is highly desirable.
• Strategic Thinker: Proven track record in developing and executing product strategies that drive business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Customer Focus: A customer-centric mindset with a deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to translate them into effective product solutions.