Head of Digital, Pharmaceutical Technical Development - Pharma Technical Operations
Core
Define and champion the digital vision and strategy for Pharmaceutical Technical Development (PTD), architecting transformative data/digital solutions to enable operational excellence and performance promises.
Role type
Senior executive leader (Head of Digital) driving enterprise-wide digital strategy and transformation
Builds
Global digital strategy, data/digital solutions, and sustainable operating models for Pharma Technical Operations
Domain
Pharmaceutical industry, digital transformation, data analytics, and operational excellence
Required skills
Enterprise strategy definition, digital transformation leadership, executive influence and governance, solution and product governance, organizational change management, ecosystem partnership development, portfolio management, workforce strategy, data governance
Preferred skills
VACC executive model (Visionary, Architect, Coach, Catalyst), deep operational knowledge of pharma data ecosystems, informatics systems, tools, and techniques
Technologies
Informatics systems, data analytics tools, digital platforms
Responsibilities
Define and secure executive sponsorship for high-impact digital initiatives; translate strategy into executable roadmaps and capability blueprints; serve as trusted advisor to leadership teams on investment decisions; lead diagnostics of complex business processes to identify transformation opportunities; govern the lifecycle of digital initiatives for value capture; oversee transition of digital products into industrialized operating models; cultivate strategic alliances with external technology companies; drive organizational change and capability-building initiatives; manage global digital communities and provide senior oversight for portfolio and workforce strategy
Seniority
Executive, C-suite level leadership