DDAI PRODUCT DIRECTOR

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Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical, scientific, or business field.

10+ years of experience in digital data & AI product management, with a proven track record of bringing complex products to market.

Deep domain expertise in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, computational biology, AI/ML, digital health, consumer analytics) combined with a strong product vision.

Proven expertise in Agile product management leadership, including experience with building roadmaps, feature prioritization, and managing product lifecycles.

Demonstrated transverse leadership skills, with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and product owners without direct managerial authority.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience partnering effectively with senior business leaders to define product strategy.

Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization, preferably within an R&I, CPG, or pharmaceutical environment.

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Danone France is not trying to be the best company in the world, but the best company for the world! 
That's why all 26 of our brands in France are B Corp™ certified. 
B Corp is the compass that guides our CSR strategy! 
This certification allows us to challenge ourselves, continually improve and measure our social and environmental performance. 

Danone's research and innovation (R&I) centre, located in Gif-sur-Yvette on the Saclay plateau, is a global center of excellence dedicated to food innovation research. 
Inaugurated in 2023, this ultra-modern center is at the heart of one of the world's leading scientific hubs. 
It is home to more than 500 passionate experts of 40 different nationalities, working in the fields of life sciences, health and nutrition, consumer experience and the development of tomorrow's products. 
Equipped with laboratories and pilot facilities, it supports innovation and development. 
The Danone R&I Center is part of a global research ecosystem designed to foster collaboration with food technology start-ups and accelerate innovation in partnership with consumers and food and health stakeholders. 

DDAI (Data, Digital & AI) is one of the strategic pillars of Danone’s global R&I transformation. It exists to accelerate how we innovate — by embedding digital, data and artificial intelligence into every step of our scientific, product, and operational workflows. DDAI enables R&I teams to deliver faster, better, and more confidently, turning complex science and insights into real business impact

DDAI plays a pivotal role in:

• Accelerating innovation through digital twins, in‑silico models, advanced analytics, and GenAI tools.
• Strengthening scientific capabilities with proprietary AI models and integrated data ecosystems.
• Improving efficiency and compliance by digitizing QFS & R&I processes, enabling faster regulatory workflows.
• Upskilling the organization through the DDAI Academy and cross‑functional collaboration with IT&Data and QFS.

DDAI is building the digital, data and AI backbone of Danone R&I. Joining DDAI means joining a purpose‑driven, pioneering team at the heart of how Danone reinvents health through food, reshaping how Danone designs the next generation of products, services, and scientific breakthroughs powered by science and technology.

 

Position Overview :

Reporting to the Senior Director of DDAI Programs, the DDAI Product Director will:

• Lead the development and delivery of key DDAI programs, co-build the mid-term (1-3 years) strategy
• Act as a strategic partner to senior business owners within R&I, building product roadmaps and driving their execution (strategy to action).
• Inspire and engage teams behind the vision while infusing domain knowledge and technical expertise.