OT Product Owner

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Job Description

About the role:

• Own the OT Solutions product vision roadmap and backlogforsupplaychainmanufacturingoperationsandshopfloor digitalization delivering measurable operational value alignedwithOT Programs strategyand regulated (GxP) expectations.

• Lead theideatoproductpathwayby translating OT innovation concepts into MVPs/PoCsand structured experiments defining success metrics and evidenceto support scale decisions (standardize / iterate / stop) through established governance.

• Identifyand prioritizehighvalueuse casesacross manufacturing and supply chain; translate needs into clear product outcomes and acceptance criteria in partnership with sites and key functions.

• Enable release readiness and foundations for scaleby leading user validation inputs testing readiness documentation and reusable patterns to support compliant transition into deployment and sustainment models.

How you will contribute:

• Own manage and prioritize the OT solutions product backlog(features/user stories); define sequencing and release scope track milestones and ensure transparency on priorities andtradeoffs.

• Define product roadmap and release plan(e.g. quarterly) with measurable outcomesandKPIs(adoption cycle timerightfirsttime reliability etc.).

• Define solution outcomes acceptance criteria and release readiness gates(incl. operational readiness cybersecurity validation impact and support model) to enablea scalable solution

• Lead Innovationlabidea executionby translating concepts into MVPs/PoCs; coordinate technical activitiesvalidatefeasibility and operational robustness document outcomes and provide recommendations to inform governance scale decisions.

• Lead cross-functional stakeholder engagementto align priorities and sequencing resolvedeliveryand release readiness issues andmaintaintransparent communication on risks dependencies and trade-offs.

• Own product value tracking: baseline current performance where possible track KPI movement and realized/expected value and recommend continue/stop/scale decisions through governance.

• Manage product risks and controls: identify/mitigate compliance data integrity cybersecurity and operational risks; ensure products meet regulated environment expectations and audit readiness.

• Actasescalation point for product scopedecisions(priorityconflictsvaluetradeoffs and releasereadiness)coordinatingresolutionwith Quality/Validation/Cybersecurity andplatformownersper governance.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Education & Experience:Bachelors (or higher) in Engineering or related discipline; typically 7 years in OT/automation/digital manufacturing within regulated industries (e.g. pharma/life sciences preferred) includingproduct ownership(backlog/roadmap/release planning requirements/user stories value tracking) for OT solutions from MVP/PoC through scale readiness; strong exposure toGxP/CSV data integrity and compliance expectations; experience working with vendors/system integrators; working knowledge of OT cybersecurity fundamentals.

• Behavioural & Leadership Competencies:Strong problem-solving and judgment; ability to influence across functions/cultures; effective communication; continuous improvement mindset while navigating ambiguity.

• Professional & Functional Skills:OT solution delivery across the innovation lifecycle; OT cybersecurity and interoperability fundamentals; ability to translate operational needs into scalable practical OT solutions and drive value realization.

Locations

Zurich Switzerland

Base Salary Range:

CHF159300.00 - CHF219010.00

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Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1