Product Manager

AI Product/Program ManagerThermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $44 billion. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 125,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, and Patheon.Position Summary: You will serve as an AI Product/Program Manager that helps drive enablement and adoption of a 3rd party Generative AI platform. This role focuses on product feature enablement, governance, and enterprise platform administration. You will orchestrate cross-functional alignment across Security, Legal, Data privacy, and business stakeholders to unlock safe, scalable GenAI capabilities that accelerate scientific, operational, and commercial outcomes.Location: On-site in Carlsbad, CA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise GenAI Platform EnablementGovernance, Risk, and ComplianceEnterprise Platform AdministrationApplication Integration and EnablementAgile Product ManagementOperational ExcellenceKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrategic thinker with the ability to balance innovation with practical implementation. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Passionate about the intersection of AI and biotechnology. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across diverse teams.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Bioinformatics, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 6+ years in product management, platform product ownership, or technical program management, ideally in regulated industries (biotech/pharma/healthcare). Proven experience with Agile methodologies and operating within SDLC and change management processes (without owning full development SDLC). Hands-on expertise in Application Integration (REST APIs, SDKs, middleware, microservices, event streaming) and enterprise identity/access management. Strong grasp of Data Frameworks (data governance, cataloging, lineage, security, MDM; familiarity with data lakes/warehouses; RAG patterns). Knowledge of GenAI platforms and ecosystem (foundation models, model routing, prompt engineering, content filtering, evaluation/guardrails). Familiarity with security and privacy controls (RBAC/ABAC, encryption, key management, network segmentation, DLP) and regulatory contexts (PII/PHI, GxP, GDPR/CCPA). Excellent stakeholder management, vendor coordination, and cross-functional communication skills.Preferred ExperienceAdministering enterprise AI platforms (multi-tenant configuration, policy setup, model catalogs, quotas, monitoring). Tools: API gateways, service meshes, secrets management, observability stacks, feature flagging, and MLOps/LLMOps frameworks. Domain exposure to biotech workflows (R&D, clinical, manufacturing, commercial) and compliance operations. Cost management and FinOps practices for AI services.Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives are valued. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $114,000.00$160,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards