OT Data & AI Product Owner

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the role: Own the OT Data & AI product vision and roadmap for shopfloor digitalization, ensuring alignment with OT Programs strategy, standards, and lifecycle governance, and delivering measurable operational value. Identify , size, and prioritize high ‑ value use cases across manufacturing and supply chain; translate needs into clear product outcomes and acceptance criteria in partnership with sites and key functions. Lead the idea ‑ to ‑ product pathway by shaping MVPs/ PoCs , defining success metrics, and driving scale decisions (standardize / iterate / stop) through established governance based on value, feasibility, compliance, and cybersecurity readiness . Ensure product solutions align enterprise architecture and data standards (e.g., ISA ‑ 88/95) by partnering with Enterprise architects and data governance teams—driving fit ‑ for ‑ purpose requirements and reusable foundations for global adoption. How you will contribute: Own and prioritize the OT Data & AI product backlog (epics/features/user stories) based on value, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, and capacity; maintain transparency on priorities and trade ‑ offs . Define product vision, roadmap, and release plan (quarterly) with measurable outcomes and KPIs (adoption , cycle ‑ time improvements, right ‑ first ‑ time , scrap/rework reduction, etc.). Elicit and manage requirements across sites/functions ( Manufacturing Quality, Engineering , Data & Digital & Technology (DD&T)), translating needs into clear product outcomes, user stories, and testable acceptance criteria aligned to OT standards, data governance, and lifecycle controls . Drive MVP/PoC execution through cross ‑ functional teams and vendors : coordinate discovery ‑ to ‑ delivery activities; define hypotheses, success criteria, and acceptance tests; run demos, feedback loops, and iteration cycles. Own product value tracking : define KPIs, baseline current performance, and report realized/expected value; recommend continue/stop/scale decisions via governance. Ensure scale readiness and lifecycle handover : documentation, support model, training, operational readiness, validation/testing evidence (incl. data integrity and audit readiness considerations), prior to transition into deployment programs. Partner with DD&T architects and data governance to ensure alignment with the OT data lake blueprint, data ‑ flow patterns, contextualization (ISA ‑ 88/95), and DD&T requirements—without duplicating architecture ownership. Manage product risks and controls : identify/mitigate compliance, data integrity, cybersecurity, and operational risks; ensure products meet regulated environment expectations and audit readiness. Represent OT Data & AI product topics in forums/communities of practice; drive reuse of successful patterns, lessons learned, and standard work across the network. Act as escalation point for product scope decisions (priority conflicts, value trade ‑ offs , and release readiness), coordinating resolution with Quality/Validation/Cybersecurity and platform owners per governance. What you bring to Takeda: Education & Experience: Bachelor’s (or higher) in Engineering, Computer Science, Data/Automation, or related field; typically 7+ years in OT/digital manufacturing and/or data/AI products in industrial environments, with proven experience in OT/digital manufacturing product ownership (backlog/roadmap/release/value tracking) and delivering scalable OT data/AI capabilities in regulated industries (e.g., pharma/life sciences preferred); working knowledge of GxP /CSV, data integrity, and OT cybersecurity; experience managing vendors/system integrators. Behavioural & Leadership Competencies: Strong analytical and strategic thinking; sound judgment; ability to influence across functions/cultures; effective communication in complex global environments; continuous improvement mindset while navigating ambiguity. Professional & Functional Skills: Proven expertise in Data & AI product delivery across the innovation lifecycle; strong understanding of OT cybersecurity and interoperability fundamentals; experience in global matrixed organization . Locations Zurich, Switzerland Base Salary Range: CHF159,300.00 - CHF219,010.00 For information about our benefits, please click here . Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time