Senior Director, R&D AI & Technology Transformation
Core
Senior Director leading R&D AI and technology transformation, connecting strategy, investment, and delivery for priority R&D technology programmes to accelerate value and support consistent adoption.
Role type
Senior Director, R&D AI & Technology Transformation
Builds
Strategic technology programmes, investment decisions, and operating models for R&D
Domain
Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical R&D / AI & Digital Transformation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic technology leadership, AI/digital transformation, drug R&D knowledge, cross-functional project leadership, build-vs-buy evaluation, structured analysis, executive-level influencing
Preferred skills
Management consulting (strategy/tech/life sciences), AI-enabled R&D solutions, product/portfolio investment experience, external vendor ecosystem management
Technologies
AI-enabled research solutions, clinical development technology, regulatory technology, data platforms, scientific technology
Responsibilities
Partner with programme leaders to clarify strategy, scope, and value objectives; Provide independent evidence-based views on programme progress and risks to support investment decisions; Lead work on build, buy, or partner choices and capability sourcing; Assess capabilities for competitive advantage; Shape new technology initiatives including business cases and governance; Connect learning across programmes to reduce duplication; Translate between scientific, operational, and technical stakeholders
Seniority
Senior Director, Strategy & Mentorship
