Director of Data & AI
* London - Hybrid
* £121,000 + 25% bonus + 28% flexible benefits (large potion can be taken as cash)
* Global pharmaceutical company
About the Company
Our client is a global pharmaceutical organisation with a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Specialising in pain management, oncology, and respiratory health, they play a pivotal role in the hospital and specialist care sectors. With access to rich, complex datasets across the business, they're now embarking on a transformative journey-investing heavily in AI and data science to drive decision-making and innovation, particularly in R&D and commercial operations.
The Opportunity
As Director of Data & AI, you will be at the forefront of this transformation. Reporting into the recently appointed CIO, you'll shape the data strategy, clean up the foundations, and help deliver next-gen AI solutions with real impact across the business. With board-level support and funding, this is a high-profile leadership role with the mandate and momentum to drive change.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the re-structuring and governance of enterprise data to enable AI-driven insights.
* Identify and deliver high-value AI/ML use cases, particularly in drug development and commercial strategy.
* Build internal AI capability while overseeing and challenging external vendors.
* Translate complex technical insight into compelling business narratives for senior stakeholders.
* Act as a thought leader across the business, helping shape the broader data and digital strategy.
Who We're Looking For
* A strategic technologist with deep experience in AI/ML and, ideally, exposure to LLMs (not required).
* Able to balance hands-on delivery with influencing at the highest levels of the organisation.
* Strong communicator, comfortable leading in fast-paced, change-heavy environments.
* Experience in pharma/biotech or other regulated industries is highly desirable.
* Open to those looking to step up into their first Head or/Director-level role, if the leadership presence and capability are clear.
Why Join?
* Significant investment in data and AI, with full C-suite backing.
* Join a company at a pivotal moment of change-be a key driver, not a passenger.
* Competitive package with flexible benefits and strong annual bonus potential.
* High visibility role with real impact on patient outcomes and business growth.
Director of Data & AI
#J-18808-Ljbffr