Must Have
- Lead the successful delivery of AI/ML, RPA, and digital transformation programs across R&D, commercial, clinical, regulatory, or enterprise functions.
- 2+ years of experience leading AI/ML projects in Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical industries (R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, or similar).
We are seeking a strategic, delivery-focused AI/ML Director to lead cross-functional initiatives at the intersection of AI/ML, RPA, and Digital Transformation in the Life Sciences industry. This is a high-impact role responsible for managing complex, tech-enabled programs from ideation through execution — ensuring business value, stakeholder alignment, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation and a proven ability to drive large-scale digital initiatives but is not a hands-on coder. You’re a doer — someone who can translate business needs into actionable technical strategies, mobilize teams, and deliver outcomes in a regulated, fast-evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the successful delivery of AI/ML, RPA, and digital transformation programs across R&D, commercial, clinical, regulatory, or enterprise functions.
- Serve as the primary bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Manage end-to-end program lifecycle: planning, scope definition, stakeholder alignment, execution, and change management.
- Oversee cross-functional project teams, including data scientists, automation specialists, solution architects, and third-party vendors.
- Establish program governance, ensure clear communications, and maintain executive-level reporting.
- Drive the adoption of automation, data-driven insights, and intelligent technologies that enable operational efficiency and innovation.
- Identify opportunities for new AI/ML use cases and help build business cases and roadmaps.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, data governance policies, and ethical AI practices.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in program/project management roles within technology, digital, or transformation-focused domains.
- Minimum 2 years of experience leading AI/ML projects in Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical industries (R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, or similar).
- Hands-on experience managing RPA and/or intelligent automation initiatives using platforms like UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, etc.
- Familiarity with AI/ML platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, Google AI, DataRobot, etc.) and data ecosystems — enough to lead discussions and manage delivery.
- Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional digital programs with multiple business and technology stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of digital transformation principles, agile/hybrid methodologies, and change management practices.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related fields.
- Experience with data governance, compliance, and ethical AI in regulated industries.
- PMP, Agile, or SAFe certifications a plus.
- Background in pharma/biotech digital innovation, tech enablement, or data-driven initiatives.
Skills: life sciences,transformation,program management,ai/ml,automation,agile methodologies,compliance,rpa,ml,stakeholder engagement,change management,data governance,digital transformation,communication
