Head of Product UX - AI/ML

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.

Location: Oxford, GB

Posted Date: 5/11/2025