CareerPlan

Associate Director, R&D Quality Transformation and Data Science

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead R&D Quality Assurance transformation initiatives by integrating digital capabilities, analytics, AI/ML, and process improvement to enhance quality operations and decision-making.

Role type

Senior IC transformation leader (R&D Quality & Data Science)

Builds

Quality transformation roadmaps, analytics/AI/ML solutions, KPI frameworks, and executive dashboards

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical R&D Quality

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Data science, AI/ML, process improvement, change management, statistical analysis, Python, R, SQL, BI/visualization

Preferred skills

MBA, MS in Analytics, Life Sciences degree

Technologies

Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau

Responsibilities

Develop and execute R&D QA transformation roadmap; Analyze survey and performance data to identify trends and root causes; Lead cross-functional transformation projects; Implement improvements with IT and R&D teams; Contribute to AI/ML-enabled solutions for efficiency; Develop functional KPIs and executive dashboards; Translate operational data into business value narratives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC