Product Manager – Regulatory Data Analytics & Generating Insights

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The Position

Purpose of the position
The Product Manager – Regulatory Data Analytics is responsible for driving the development, strategic direction, and successful implementation of informatics products related to regulatory analytics. This position requires a blend of technical expertise in data science and AI, a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, and the ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and strategic skills, coupled with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. If you are looking for an opportunity to shape the future of informatics products in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

What you’ll be working on

• The Regulatory Data Analytics & Generating Insights product will primarily focus on how to leverage Advanced Analytics and AI in the Regulatory Domain. With the recent advancements in Generative AI, and the opportunity this provides with content generation in particular, the ideal candidate brings experience with this innovative technology.
• Deeply connect and understand the customer and business needs and closely partner with stakeholders (and business process management where applicable) to develop the strategic direction of the product and shape the digital roadmap and portfolio to quickly deliver highest value outcomes for Patients, Society and Roche
• Drive co-creation of product vision and strategy, including contribution to the development and implementation of cross Products and Product Line strategies, through deep partnership and collaboration with products stakeholders
• Define and deliver the product roadmap and manage the end-to-end product lifecycle (including continuously facilitating product discovery), ensuring it delivers tangible and meaningful value aligned with customer needs and expected business outcomes, overarching Product Line strategy and Enterprise Architecture and Sustainability principles to enable the Business to leverage the full Informatics offering
• Lead, manage and mobilize agile product teams. Lead and influence in a matrix environment; create an environment of teamwork and partnering within the area and across business organizations and Informatics
• Work closely with Product Line Leads and Chapters to ensure the workforce strategy supports the future product needs and that the product fosters agile working
• Ensure security, quality and privacy practices are embedded into product lifecycle in alignment with the global Information Security Management System
• Support Product Line Lead in portfolio prioritization; lead strategic planning for the product and collaborate with other Product Managers and the Product Line Lead for the definition of end-to-end service levels, monitoring of KPIs and OKRs
• Accountable for the total cost of your product, including budgeting and financial management
• Define and manage product service levels, governance and operational support model(s) aligned with stakeholder needs
• Lead or coordinate technical discussions and vendor negotiations
• Ensure stability, quality and transparency in all aspects of the product governance and partner with senior/global leaders to ensure compliance with existing and changing regulations (e.g. Informatics Quality, Information Security, Finance) Information Security, Privacy and Regulatory
• Demonstrate a working knowledge and implications of general and Roche-specific information security, privacy and regulatory principles and requirements.
• Accountable that product and services are designed, delivered and maintained in accordance with applicable information security, privacy and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure information risk assessment process and implementation guidelines are followed.

What you’ll need to be successful

• Significant years of leadership experience and related product-centric knowledge
• Bachelor or advanced degree
• Strong understanding of data and analytics capabilities, approaches and technologies, including but not limited to: GenAI, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, NLP, Data Management and Data Integration  
• Exhibits a Lean-Agile Mindset and excels at Product Management practices
• Takes ‘progressive risk’–not thrill-seeking, but risk that leads to opportunity
• Has a keen IT market focus: you are passionate about major trends for the specific discipline
• Exhibits ability to manage and account for large product budgets
• Exhibits intellectual curiosity and integrity and has a strong passion for innovation.
• Deep understanding of the end-to-end regulatory process from planning to approval and archive.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Our UK Pharmaceutical head office is situated in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with beautiful countryside surrounding the area. Supported by major motorways & airports as well as being a 30 minute train ride to London, access is easy. Our award-winning office, known as Hexagon Place, was opened in 2005 and provides a modern, flexible working environment with facilities that are second-to-none. Around 2,000 people work at our Welwyn office in Global Early Development (pRED), Global Product Development (PD), Commercial (Rx) and our Corporate functions.

Roche offer a competitive salary plus the excellent benefits you would expect from a blue-chip organisation. There is a fully equipped gym on-site, a library and information centre, and an active sports and social club. We also have a subsidised staff restaurant providing foods to cater for every taste throughout the day. At the heart of the building is an informal meeting area known as The Street which features a coffee shop, snack machine and cashpoint. A second building on-site, called The Hub, contains modern meeting room and conference facilities. Roche promotes personal well-being and work-life balance. Therefore, flexible working options will be considered for all roles at Roche UK. Roche is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.