CDI - Data, Digital & AI Product Leader R&I - (M/W)

Danone France is a B Corp certified organization focused on food innovation through its research and innovation (R&I) center located in Gif-sur‑Yvette on the Saclay plateau. The center hosts more than 500 experts from over 40 nationalities and advances research in life sciences, health, nutrition, consumer experience, and product development.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director of DDAI Programs, the DDAI Product Leader will lead the development and delivery of key DDAI programs, co‑build a mid‑term strategy, act as a strategic partner to senior business owners, and inspire cross‑functional teams around the vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the execution of the strategy by managing detailed product roadmaps and the project portfolio within R&I flagships.
• Own product superiority and deliver measurable business impact.
• Act as key connector and business partner, leading, influencing, and negotiating in a matrix organization with Product Owners and agile squads.
• Partner with senior business owners and experts to translate conflicting requirements into actionable strategies.
• Understand R&I trends, market and consumer dynamics, and share best practices across business units.
• Lead change and transformation programs, managing risk and building mitigation plans.

Qualifications

• 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 life sciences, computational biology, AI/ML, digital health, or consumer analytics, and strong product vision.
• Proven expertise in Agile product management leadership, building roadmaps, feature prioritization, and managing product lifecycles.
• Transverse leadership skills, able to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication, partnering effectively with senior business leaders.
• Experience in a complex, matrixed organization, preferably in R&I, CPG, or pharmaceutical environments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including fixed salary, annual bonus, and gain sharing.
• Flexible work arrangements, including weekly homeworking.
• Skills development through Danone Academy France and a year‑round managerial conversation cycle.
• Volunteer days (up to 3 per year) via the Vendredi platform.
• Parenting policy benefits: extended parental leave and conversion of earnings into time off.
• Complementary pension scheme, health care plan, CSE participation, and full Navigo pass coverage.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to promote diversity and equal opportunity within our teams. All nominations will be considered regardless of origin, background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.