CareerPlan

Senior Director (m/f/d) - Digital & AI R&D Transformation

Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, HESSENFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10

Core

Strategic Digital & AI partner for R&D leadership, defining the vision and roadmap for AI-first, data-driven R&D across the end-to-end product development lifecycle.

Role type

Senior Director, Digital & AI Transformation

Builds

Strategic roadmaps, trend assessments, and proof-of-value pilots for AI and digital initiatives in R&D.

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical R&D / Digital Transformation

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Strategic planning, trend analysis, portfolio management, stakeholder management, change management, data architecture, responsible AI, GxP compliance, international matrix organization leadership

Preferred skills

MBA, advanced scientific degree, German language skills

Technologies

PLM, ELN, LIMS, clinical platforms, eTMF, CTMS, regulatory information management, scientific data platforms

Responsibilities

Define the Digital & AI vision for R&D; establish a systematic process to identify and assess emerging technologies via a Trend Radar; own the portfolio view of Digital & AI initiatives; identify high-value AI and digital opportunities; serve as a trusted advisor to senior R&D stakeholders.

Seniority

Senior Director, executive leadership