We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Director, Digital Strategy & AI Integration to serve as a vital connector between our Global Technical Operations business experts, IT functions, and the AI Institute.
This individual will play a central role in driving cross-functional digital initiatives, with a strong focus on leveraging AI and data to advance development and manufacturing excellence and drive efficiency across processes and functions.
Acting as a single contributor in a global matrixed environment, the incumbent will bring together business insight, technological acumen, and cultural fluency to accelerate the digital transformation of the international technical operations department.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison between Global Technical Operations SMEs, IT teams, and the AI Institute to ensure alignment and synergy on digital initiatives.
- Lead and drive complex AI and data-centric projects from inception to execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic business goals.
- Define, manage, and continuously reassess project priorities based on business value, feasibility, resource availability, and strategic alignment.
- Monitor project progress, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and develop practical, cross-functional solutions to overcome challenges.
- Identify and coordinate necessary resources across functions, including IT, and operations, ensuring optimal deployment and engagement.
- Actively contribute to the design and development of the global data lake architecture, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of global technical operations.
- Translate business needs into technical requirements and ensure effective communication across all stakeholder groups.
- Drive and provide strategic input into digital roadmaps and identify AI use cases.
- Ensure technology adoption across functions.
- Apply structured project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMP, Prince2) to ensure robust governance and delivery excellence.
- Stay informed about emerging technologies, particularly in AI and data engineering, to inform and shape future initiatives.
- Lead ad-hoc and/or punctual projects as required (e.g., yearly IT budget process/cycle)
- Contribute positively to a strong culture of business integrity and ethics.
- Act in compliance with and within legal requirements, as well as company guidelines.
Requirements
- Significant professional experience, ideally in the pharmaceutical industry or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Proven track record in leading digital transformation or AI-driven initiatives in a global context.
- Strong understanding of AI concepts, data lake architecture, and enterprise IT systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority in a matrixed, multicultural organisation.
- Deep cultural awareness and sensitivity to work effectively across regions and functions.
- Excellent business acumen combined with solid IT fluency, enabling effective communication between technical and business stakeholders.
- Project management certification preferred or equivalent relevant experience, and a structured, delivery-oriented approach to project leadership.
- Self-motivated and resourceful contributor capable of operating independently and making high-impact decisions.
- Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal -, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to synthesise and simplify complex concepts & ideas
- Experience with an ERP system is a plus.
- Proficiency in English is required; working knowledge of French or another language is preferred. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Pragmatic, flexible, collaborative, open-minded.
- Comfortable managing tasks in a rapidly changing environment.
