Builder Product Manager, AI & Data Science

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Oct 2026

About the Role

At MiniMed, data science only matters when it changes a decision, a workflow, or an outcome for the people who depend on our therapies. We are looking for a Builder Product Manager, AI & Data Science to own that last mile - the space between a well-framed business problem and a delivered, validated result.

You will not be measured by whether a model shipped; you will be measured by whether the business outcome moved. When a solution is not yet delivering the value it should, you dig deeper into the problem, keep the effort moving forward, and reshape it until it delivers.

This is a hybrid position based in Northridge, CA or Atlanta, GA.

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Own the outcome, end to end, for a portfolio of AI and data science initiatives - from problem framing through business-validated ROI, not just model delivery.
• Shape and probe demand from business partners across Commercial, Marketing, Manufacturing & Quality, and Support; translate ambiguous asks into sharply framed, solvable problems.
• Drive feature and data-source ideation - when a model underperforms, lead the "what other signals do we need" conversation and re-scope the problem accordingly.
• Coordinate the triad of business stakeholders, data scientists, and data engineers so a use case moves without a senior leader having to personally course-correct it.
• Validate every model against business KPIs, not just offline accuracy - establish success metrics and hold the initiative accountable to measurable value.
• Reflect and pivot: recognize when an approach has stalled and redirect effort before it consumes a cycle.
• Provide outcome-owning leadership for a cross-functional pod where the operating model calls for it - coordinating UI/UX and solution-engineering dependencies through influence. This is a leadership-through-influence dimension, not a people-management role; the position has no direct reports.
• Apply responsible-AI and evaluation discipline appropriate to a regulated medical-device environment (privacy, auditability, human-in-the-loop where required).

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in data/analytics product management, data science, or a closely related technical-business role.
• OR Advanced degree and 2+ years of the experience above.
• Experience and ownership of AI/ML or analytics initiatives through to a measured business outcome (not solely model delivery).

Nice to Have

• Experience embedding with a business unit as a data-science/analytics partner, or leading a cross-functional pod/squad as an outcome-owning product owner.
• Familiarity with modern AI product management practice - dual product-and-model metrics, evaluation harnesses, and A/B/online validation of model value.
• Experience in a regulated industry (medical device, healthcare, financial services) and comfort with HIPAA, data governance, and audit constraints.
• Working familiarity with a modern AI stack (e.g., Databricks, enterprise agent platforms, and LangGraph/LangSmith-style agent tooling).
• Strong technical fluency in AI/ML - able to reason confidently about problem framing, feature/data-source selection, model evaluation, and modern agent tooling, and to engage credibly with data scientists and engineers. This is a technically fluent PM role; day-to-day, hands-on production coding is not expected, but the technical grounding is a real requirement, not optional.
• Proven ability to influence without authority across business and technical stakeholders.
• Structured problem-framing toolkit and strong executive communication / storytelling skills.

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Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$112,000.00 - $190,000.00

For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $124,000-$212,000 USD.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

MiniMed Benefits Overview