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R&D AI Product Owner - Covestro
Product Manager
Lead the vision and execution of an AI‑native platform that accelerates specialty chemical discovery, blending deep product management expertise with AI, ML, and data science to transform lab insights into market‑ready solutions.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the product roadmap for the AI‑native platform, ensuring alignment with R&D strategy and market needs.
- Translate complex chemical research into actionable AI features, collaborating with data scientists, chemists, and software engineers.
- Prioritize backlog, manage sprint cycles, and deliver high‑quality releases that accelerate innovation from lab to market.
- Engage cross‑functional stakeholders, gather feedback, and iterate on product design to maximize value and adoption.
- Monitor product performance, analyze usage metrics, and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a product owner or manager in a technology‑driven R&D environment.
- Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their application to scientific data.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Background in chemical engineering or related scientific discipline is highly desirable.
- Hands‑on experience with agile development practices.
Skills
product managementmachine learningchemical engineering