Job Description
Head of Product – AI
Oxford – 2 days a week in office.
Non negotiables –
* Commute to Oxford twice a week – travel fully paid for.
* Heavy AI/ML experience
* Led and scaled a successful AI product 0-1 (strategy to execution)
* Happy with an IC & hands on role initially
My client is a global research and development organisation building a new facility in Oxford focused on solving complex challenges in healthcare, agriculture, climate, and AI-driven government innovation – they are looking to double in size this year and scale to over 1,000 in 3 years.
They have a huge mission – to address the worlds most enduring problems through AI & scientific research. Currently they operate across 4 main domains – health & medical science, food security & sustainability, clean energy & climate change and government & public sector.
They’re predicted to be the largest and highest-level AI team in Europe. This is pretty much the first product hire for the Applied ML team, so the role has huge impact and potential.
They are hiring a Product Lead with strong UI/UX experience to lead cross-functional teams and own the end-to-end user experience across digital products. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic oversight and detailed execution.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the entire product 0-1 from strategy to execution
* Define and drive product strategy with a focus on design and usability
* Lead user research and design thinking sessions
* Develop and oversee wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
* Prioritise product features based on user feedback and business goals
* Work closely with engineering to ensure accurate implementation
* Establish and maintain design systems and UI standards
* Track and act on UX performance metrics
Requirements:
* 5+ years in product management with a strong UI/UX focus
* Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary product teams
* Strong grasp of design thinking, user research, and usability testing
* Familiarity with Figma, Sketch, or similar tools
* Understanding of front-end development processes
* Experience balancing user needs, business outcomes, and technical constraints
* Data-driven decision-making approach
Bonus:
* Background in R&D, healthcare, or technical environments
* Experience in AI product development
Benefits:
* Base + Bonus. Genuinely competitive salaries – they can compete with strong competitors like Amazon, Meta, DeepMind etc.
* Travel fully paid for.
* Private healthcare cover
* Pension, holiday allowance, etc.
* Paid for training from the TOP trainers around the globe.
* Working with a low ego, unbelievably talented team.
This role is a priority so please apply ASAP for immediate consideration.