Job Description

Job title AI Product Expert

• Location Hyderabad

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com

We are looking for an AI Product Expert to drive AI innovation, strategic communication, and effective change management within the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of AI technologies, storytelling, and how to leverage AI products to solve business challenges. This role will be pivotal in shaping our AI strategy, guiding teams on the best use of AI tools, managing vendor relationships, and leading innovation projects. You will be instrumental in driving AI adoption across the organization, ensuring smooth integration of embedded AI solutions, and running rapid prototyping on POCs.

Job Highlights & Main Responsibilities

• Strategic Role: Shape the AI strategy and provide the organization with insights on when and how to integrate AI products.

• Innovation Focus: Lead innovation projects and be the bridge between AI development and organizational needs.

• AI Expertise: Stay ahead of AI trends and market developments, applying an “outside-in” perspective to ensure we are leveraging the most relevant tools.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across the organization to create synergy in AI product usage.

• Vendor Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with AI product vendors and partners.

Main Responsibilities:

• AI Product Strategy & Storytelling

  • Develop and communicate a clear AI strategy, aligning with business goals and driving AI adoption across departments.

  • Craft compelling narratives around AI technologies, showcasing their impact and potential value to various stakeholders.

  • Lead the development of AI storytelling frameworks to simplify complex AI concepts for non-technical audiences.

• Change Management & Embedded AI

  • Champion change management initiatives for AI adoption, ensuring smooth integration of AI solutions in the organization.

  • Partner with key departments to identify areas where AI can bring immediate value and lead the implementation of embedded AI products.

• Innovation Projects & Rapid Prototyping

  • Lead and manage AI innovation projects from ideation to execution.

  • Drive rapid prototyping of POCs to test new AI concepts, quickly validating and iterating on ideas.

  • Foster a culture of experimentation, quickly adopting new AI technologies to address business needs.

• Vendor Management & External Relations

  • Build and maintain relationships with external AI vendors and partners, ensuring access to the latest tools and technologies.

  • Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and implement AI products that align with business requirements.

  • Negotiate contracts, manage vendor deliverables, and ensure smooth integration of third-party AI products into existing systems.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as the AI ambassador within the organization, providing guidance on when to use what AI products and how to maximize their value.

  • Work closely with product, marketing, data, and engineering teams to create a cohesive AI roadmap and ensure alignment on objectives.

  • Coordinate across departments to ensure the successful deployment and scaling of AI-driven initiatives.

• Market & Competitive Intelligence

  • Continuously track and evaluate emerging AI technologies, industry trends, and competitor activities.

  • Provide thought leadership and expert analysis on where AI can add value across various domains.

• Vendor Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with AI product vendors and partners.

About You:

Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or a related field.

• Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in AI product management, AI strategy, or innovation management.

  • Proven track record in leading AI adoption and change management initiatives in large organizations.

  • Experience designing and deploying LLM-powered and agentic AI solutions (RAG, autonomous agents) using OpenAI API, Claude, and frameworks like LangChain. Strong understanding of MCP-based integrations, embeddings, and scalable AI systems.

  • Hands-on experience with AI technologies (machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, etc.) and product lifecycle management.

  • Strong experience in vendor management and external partnerships.

  • Experience in rapid prototyping, running POCs, and innovation project management.

• Skills

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate complex AI concepts for non-technical audiences.

  • Strong leadership and influencing abilities to drive cross-functional collaboration and change.

  • Knowledge of AI product ecosystems, including both open-source and commercial tools.

  • Experience with AI storytelling and creating persuasive business cases for AI adoption.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment with a focus on delivering results.

• Additional Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Strategic thinking with a results-oriented mindset.

  • Passion for AI and technology innovation.

  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management frameworks is a plus.

Preferred:

• Experience in industries like tech, finance, healthcare, or manufacturing where AI is being actively deployed at scale.

• Background in AI-driven product development or customer experience improvement.

• Certifications in AI, Machine Learning, or related areas are a plus.

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to lead a critical function at the intersection of business strategy and technology. You will have a direct impact on our business performance in a high-growth region and work with a talented, passionate team to build the future of data and AI in the FMCH industry.

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

www.opella.com/en/careers