Otsuka Pharmaceuticals

Senior Program Manager, AI Delivery

Otsuka Pharmaceuticals$156K — $260K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in program management or AI analytics delivery
  • Experience delivering AI/ML solutions in a product program management capacity
  • Technical fluency in cloud & data platforms, particularly Azure Data Services
  • Experience implementing MLOps and CI/CD delivery controls
  • Strong conceptual understanding of machine learning and NLP
  • Familiarity with global privacy and regulatory compliance standards.

Responsibilities

  • Manage AI/ML project delivery from planning to ongoing operations
  • Develop detailed plans and coordinate resource allocations for project success
  • Apply agile methodologies and MLOps best practices in project execution
  • Coordinate with multiple IT teams and adhere to governance standards
  • Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, optimizing performance
  • Establish strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure project alignment
  • Identify and mitigate project risks while adhering to quality and compliance standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports optimal health and well-being
  • Opportunities for career growth and learning from industry pioneers
  • Flexible career paths with no bureaucratic limitations
  • Recognition program that values employee contributions
  • Company commitment to employee and family needs through standout benefits.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

AI/ML Project & Program Management
  • Manages end-to-end AI/ML project delivery, from planning through deployment and ongoing operations and monitoring
  • Develops detailed plans, sprint schedules, and coordinates resource allocations, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality execution
  • Applies agile methodologies, MLOps, and CI/CD best practices for streamlined AI/ML development
  • Adheres to IT Portfolio Strategy, Enterprise Architecture and Data Governance standards, collaborates with IT on vendor selection.
  • Coordinates with IT Security, IT Resource Center, IT Business Solutions and IT Technical Solutions teams, including the Data and Analytics team for resource needs and project execution.
  • Identifies and resolves risks, blockers, and manages dependencies


Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Leads, coordinates project resources, and enables high-performing project teams comprised of internal and external contract resources including ML and IT resources
  • Communicates effectively across disciplines, bridging business intent with technical execution, and transparent reporting on delivery, risks, and quality


Technical Acumen & Platform Operationalization
  • Possesses a strong understanding of AI/ML platforms, data governance, and cloud environments
  • Guides solution design, ensuring scalable, reliable, secure, and compliant platforms
  • Collaborates with technicals teams on MLOps, automated testing, and operational excellence

Stakeholder Management & Business Alignment
  • Communicates and establishes strong relationships with business and product stakeholders to ensure strong strategic alignment
  • Defines clear success metrics and monitors KPI performance and value realization to inform continuous improvement
  • Supports business case development and definition of scope & product requirements ensure AI solutions meet business needs
  • Supports adoption and user enablement for delivered AI solutions, ensuring measurable business impact

Risk Management & Quality Assurance
  • Identifies, assesses, and mitigates AI project risks across technical, operational, ethical, and compliance domains
  • Ensures adherence to quality standards, best practices, and regulatory compliance for AI solutions
  • Implements governance mechanisms for ethical AI development, balancing innovation with control


Experience & Qualifications:

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 7+ years of experience in program management, technical product management, AI or analytics delivery, engineering or equivalent experience

Professional Experience
  • Experience in product/program management with direct AI/ML solution delivery
  • Track record of success and demonstrated ability to manage complex delivery programs across data and engineering teams
  • Technical fluency in cloud & data platforms delivering projects involving Azure Data Services
  • Hands-on experience implementing MLOps delivery controls including CI/CD pipelines for AI/ML solutions
  • Strong conceptual understanding of machine learning, NLP, and emerging agent-based AI patterns sufficient to lead delivery and partner effectively with engineering teams
  • Familiarity with global privacy, access control, and regulatory compliance
  • Supplementary certifications in AI product management, cloud platforms, or project/program management (e.g., PMP, Agile/Scrum) advantageous.


Capabilities & Leadership Attributes
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence and collaborate
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder and risk management skills
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills
  • Technology mindset, and up-to-date knowledge of digital trends and applications
  • Team player with a collaborative approach


OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

This role is not available for sponsorship including I-983 participation.

National Target Base Pay Range: $140,000 - $234,000. The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and New York metro the Target Base Pay Range is $156,000 - $260,000, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas.

Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws.

Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits.

About Otsuka Pharmaceuticals

Otsuka Pharmaceutical is a Japanese pharmaceutical company that develops and markets a range of products including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and nutritional supplements. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Otsuka Pharmaceutical has a strong research and development program and has developed several innovative drugs for the treatment of various diseases. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Otsuka Pharmaceutical has a global presence and operates in several countries around the world.
Learn more about Otsuka Pharmaceuticals
Size
9,171 employees
Industry
Founded
1989
NASDAQ

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